Historical Research

Book

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Lewis Latimer House

Historical Research: A Paper Read Before the Negro Society for Historical research: The image shows a vintage document titled "Historical Research," categorized as "Occasional Paper No. 1," which details a paper read before the Negro Society for Historical Research in Yonkers, New York, on July 4, 1912, by York Russell, M.D., from New York City; it is published by the society and priced at 10 cents, emphasizing historical scholarly communication among African American intellectual circles during this time period, revealing both the depth of historical inquiry and the organized efforts
Historical Research: A Paper Read Before the Negro Society for Historical research

The image shows a vintage document titled "Historical Research," categorized as "Occasional Paper No. 1," which details a paper read before the Negro Society for Historical Research in Yonkers, New York, on July 4, 1912, by York Russell, M.D., from New York City; it is published by the society and priced at 10 cents, emphasizing historical scholarly communication among African American intellectual circles during this time period, revealing both the depth of historical inquiry and the organized efforts

Name/Title

Historical Research

Description

This pamphlet titled "Historical Research," written by Dr. York Russell and published in 1912, was read before the Negro Society for Historical Research in Yonkers, NY. The pamphlet explores the philosophy of history, the role of geography in history, and highlights the need for historical preservation within the African American community. It is part of the collection of the private library of Lewis H. Latimer, as indicated by the bookplate inside. Keywords: Historical Research, Negro Society for Historical Research, African American history, York Russell, Lewis H. Latimer collection, 1912 pamphlet, African American archival documents

Context

This was gifted to Lewis Latimer: This document was read in 1912 as part of a meeting organized by the Negro Society for Historical Research, reflecting on the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans.

Collection

Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Contains a bookplate from the private library of Lewis H. Latimer, stating his address as 64 Holly Street, Flushing, NY.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

7"x4.5"

Book Details

Author

York Russell, M.D.

Edition

Occasional Paper No. 1

Place Published

* Untyped Place Published

Yonkers, New York; Flushing, New York

Date Published

Jul 4, 1912

Binding

Binding Type

Pamphlet

Location

Box

29

Shelf

LLH Attic

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Collection

Museum

Lewis Latimer House

City

Flushing, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States