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"Latimer, Lewis Howard," Encyclopedia Americana, Danbury, CT, 1994, S.V.
This brief biographical sketch provides a quick overview of Latimer's life.
Fried, Joseph P., "A Campaign to Remember an Inventor," The New York Times,
6 August, 1988, B3 (L).
The campaign to save Lewis Latimer's house in Flushing is outlined and the accomplishments
of the scientist are briefly described.
The Latimer Family and Friends, November 10, 1923
The Latimer-Norman Family Collection
Lewis and Mary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family and friends.
(Front row, left and second from left). Behind them are their children and grandchildren.
Karwatka, D. "An Edison Pioneer," School Shop, February 1985.
The article is a succinct profile of Latimer's involvement with the electricity industry
from his first invention through the publishing of his book in 1890.
Odom, Retha. "Pioneers in Technology," Black Experience, June 1981, p.182-4.
Short, informative biographies of Lewis Latimer and technological pioneer Jan Earnst
Matzeliger are included in this piece.
Riechers, Maggie. "Lewis Latimer, an Illuminating Life," Humanities, March-April 1994, p.8-11
A discussion of how the life of Latimer may be used as a means to explore larger
themes in American history and the history of technology.
Slaughter, John B. "A Vision for the Future with Special Emphasis on Science,"
Negro History Bulletin, January-March 1983, p.24.
A discussion of African-American contributions to science, acknowledging Latimer's
selection as one of the 28 original Edison Pioneers
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