Name/Title
Employer RecommendationsScope and Content
This folder contains several typescript documents, some of them incomplete, relating to Lewis Latimer’s biography and work record. Most appear to be in the form of a resumé, and/or a letter of recommendation by one of his employers. (A typed annotation on one of the pages indicates that that document was to be returned to Edwin W. Hammer, who was Latimer’s employer from about 1912 until Latimer’s retirement in 1924.) Though written in the third person, the information in these documents was clearly provided by Latimer, and constitutes a valuable source of biographical data to supplement his other autobiographical writings. The folder also includes one page of an incomplete typescript in which an unidentified writer casts doubt on the “practical value” of a Latimer application, apparently to patent or market an “elastic tread vehicle wheel.”Context
This collection includes various typed documents that provide insights into Lewis H. Latimer’s work, legacy, and contributions. Some documents appear to be official records or letters, while others contain detailed written reflections or narratives.Collection
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
Title
Typed and Handwritten Documents Related to Lewis H. LatimerDescription
A set of documents consisting of typed text, handwritten notes, and preserved archival records. Some pages contain dense paragraphs of text, while others appear to be reproductions or transcriptions of earlier materials. The documents are in different conditions, with some showing signs of age such as faded ink, discoloration, and creases. These records contribute to the historical understanding of Latimer’s professional and personal history.Location
Folder
408os/03Box
408Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
