Name/Title
Correspondence Received, (1 box, 3 folders, 1886-1909)Scope and Content
This folder consists of incoming correspondence and documents that Lewis H. Latimer received and preserved. It includes correspondence relating to the Edison Pioneers (the honorary group of early Edison workers to which Latimer belonged), notes from old New England acquaintances, a note from his wife Mary while Lewis was visiting Boston in 1891, a note from his eventual employer Elmer Schwarz, a letter from his friend Frank L. Chambers in Cuba in 1898, and letters from three noteworthy Black activists: pioneering social worker Victoria Earle Matthews, historian and educator William H. Ferris, and the great abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass. The materials include handwritten letters, official documents, and published materials, some of which bear institutional stamps or markings.
This folder contains: Correspondence: Handwritten letters, some with visible stamps and seals, likely related to Latimer’s personal and professional network. Official Documents: Typed pages with letterheads from organizations, possibly government, patent offices, or corporate entities. Legal or Patent-Related Materials: A document titled "Second Proof Copy Laws," which may pertain to patents, legal proceedings, or intellectual property. Publications: A printed booklet or excerpt from a book, possibly related to science, law, or Latimer’s contributions to electrical engineering. Ephemera: A photographed document held by a gloved hand, possibly a fragile or rare item.Context
This folder is part of Box 370, which likely organizes a thematic or chronological subset of Latimer’s archival records. Based on visible content, this folder may include:
Letters related to Latimer’s career in electrical engineering and patents.
Legal or administrative documents concerning his inventions and professional engagements.
Published references to Latimer or his work.
Correspondence with notable individuals or institutions.
This collection provides insights into Latimer’s professional life, his relationships with key figures, and legal matters surrounding his work.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup]Location
Folder
370h/1Box
370Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
