Photographs, (2 folders, ca. 1920-1937)

Name/Title

Photographs, (2 folders, ca. 1920-1937)

Scope and Content

The photograph features a distinguished gentleman wearing round glasses, a three-piece suit, and a tie, with a serious yet warm expression. The photograph is mounted on an aged, slightly damaged backing. The inscription reads: "To 'Bunny' With love from 'Daddy' Williams New York, July 2/37." “Bunny” was the nickname of Lewis Latimer’s daughter, Louise Latimer.

Context

This is a signed portrait photograph of an individual identified as "Daddy Williams." The inscription, handwritten below the photograph, is dated July 2, 1937, in New York. The note is addressed to "Bunny" and expresses affection and well wishes.

Collection

The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

Location

Folder

412os/1

Box

412

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Library

Queens Borough Public Library

City

Jamaica, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States