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Printed Materials: Latimer Family Papers: Exhibition Catalogue and Historical PublicationsContext
This file contains a variety of printed materials related to exhibitions, military history, aviation chronology, and periodical articles. These documents reflect the Latimer family's engagement with historical and educational materials from different domains. Probably preserved by Lewis Latimer’s granddaughter Winifred Norman, the materials include a clipping from an African American Brooklyn newspaper or magazine dated March 1910, noting Jeannette Latimer’s “engagement luncheon” before her marriage to Gerald F. Norman, as well as a note about the Holbrook family (possibly relatives of the Latimers); a picture of Admiral David Porter, commander of the Union Navy forces in which Lewis Latimer served during the Civil War; a catalog for a 1918 exhibition of the Negro Library Association, compiled by Arthur Schomburg; and a Chronology of Aviation (1911) co-written by Lewis Latimer’s Edison colleague, William J. Hammer, and Hudson Maxim, brother of Latimer’s former employer, Hiram Maxim.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
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Latimer Family Papers: Exhibition Catalogue and Historical PublicationsDescription
Exhibition Catalogue: A catalog from the Negro Library Association's First Annual Exhibition of Books, Manuscripts, and Periodicals, held in Philadelphia from August 7-16, 1913. This document provides insight into early efforts to document and preserve Black literary and cultural heritage.
Chronology of Aviation: A historical overview of aviation development and its pioneers, featuring notable milestones in aviation history.
War Book Illustration: A page featuring a portrait of Captain Jonathan Haraden, a naval officer, indicating military historical records in the collection.
Newspaper or Periodical Article: A page filled with dense text, possibly an editorial or feature piece discussing social or political matters.
