Photographs, (2 folders, ca. 1910)

Name/Title

Photographs, (2 folders, ca. 1910)

Scope and Content

The subject, Gerald L. Norman, Lewis Latimer’s grandson, is dressed in a pinstripe suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, with a pocket square neatly tucked in his jacket. He has a well-groomed mustache and a confident expression. The photograph is mounted on a cardstock frame that shows signs of aging, including creases and discoloration. The inscription in the bottom right corner reads: "To Aunt Louise, Love, Gerald." The inscription refers to Louise Latimer, Lewis Latimer’s daughter and the sister of Gerald’s mother, Jeannette Latimer Norman.

Context

A formal portrait photograph of a Gerald L. Norman, inscribed to "Aunt Louise" in the lower right corner. The photograph appears to be from the mid-20th century, as indicated by the subject’s attire and photographic style.

Collection

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

Location

Folder

412os/3

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