Name/Title
Electric Lamp, (2 folders, 1879,1881)Scope and Content
A collection of patent documents, including official text and technical drawings. One document features a mechanical diagram, while others contain dense text outlining patent claims and descriptions. The papers show signs of age, such as frayed edges and minor discoloration. These records highlight Latimer’s contributions to engineering and intellectual property. The illustrated pages appear to be later xerox copies of one of Thomas Edison’s early electric lamp patents. These pages may have been acquired in the mid or late 20th century by Winifred Norman, Lewis Latimer’s granddaughter, during the course of her research into his life and career.Context
These documents pertain to patents and official records from the United States Patent Office, featuring detailed text, claims, and illustrations related to engineering innovations. The documents may include patent descriptions, legal protections, and technical diagrams associated with Latimer’s work.Collection
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
Title
United States Patent Office Documents Related to Lewis H. LatimerLocation
Folder
408os/04Box
408Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
