Name/Title
Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923)Description
The letter from the prominent African American civil rights activist, social worker, and National Association of Colored Women officer Victoria Earle Matthews expresses gratitude and acknowledges Latimer’s involvement in advancing educational and social initiatives for the African American community. Specifically, Matthews thanks Latimer for writing a positive and accurate article for the New York Age, an African American newspaper, describing a performance or other event with which Matthews was involved. The NACW’s official letterhead provides additional historical significance.Subject
Advocacy and Appreciation: Letters from Victoria Earle MatthewsContext
This folder contains a letter from Victoria Earle Matthews, a journalist, activist, and member of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW). It highlights her appreciation for Latimer’s contributions.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], Items 1880 ca., (1910, 1990-1995)[ Sub-Series]Location
Folder
376/5Box
376Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States