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Financial Records Pension Fund, (1 folder, 1894-1932)

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This folder contains photocopies of financial documents and pension records spanning from 1894 to 1932, providing insight into Lewis H. Latimer’s financial standing, retirement benefits, and potential legal or administrative interactions regarding his entitlement to a military pension as a Civil War veteran. The documents are all photocopies made at the National Archive from originals, probably by Winifred Norman during her research on her grandfather Lewis Latimer’s life. The materials include official forms, handwritten financial notes, and typed correspondence, likely related to Latimer’s employment history and benefits. The documents are notable for providing details on Lewis Letimer’s health in later life, his Civil War experiences, and his service as a battalion quartermaster in the Massachusetts State Militia in 1871-1872. and they include correspondence from W. E. B. DuBois advocating (unsuccessfully) that Lewis’s pension payments be continued to Louise Latimer after her father’s death. Content Overview: From the images provided, this folder includes: Pension Fund Documents, Government or corporate pension-related paperwork, possibly tracking Latimer’s contributions, eligibility, and disbursements. Some documents feature stamps and official seals, suggesting correspondence with pension boards or former employers. Financial Correspondence Letters regarding pension inquiries, payments, or disputes, which may reflect Latimer’s interactions with financial institutions or employer pension offices. Some pages contain marginal handwritten notes, indicating personal annotations or responses. Ledgers & Calculations Handwritten records of financial calculations, possibly tracking pension disbursements, savings, or expenses. Some documents appear to list names or figures, which may be payment schedules or financial statements. Legal or Administrative Filings Forms and official letters that may detail Latimer’s pension eligibility, employer contributions, and payout details. Documents covering posthumous claims (since the records extend to 1932), possibly filed by Latimer’s family after his passing in 1928.
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This folder provides critical insight into Latimer’s financial security and retirement planning, particularly as an African American inventor and professional in the early 20th century. Pension access was not always guaranteed, particularly for Black professionals, making this an important record of Latimer’s financial management in his later years. These records may show his career trajectory, employer relationships, and how he sustained himself financially after retiring from active engineering work. If posthumous documents exist (after 1928, when Latimer passed away), they could reflect claims by family members for survivor benefits.

The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup]Louise Latimer Papers (ca. 1910) [QPL Subgroup]Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

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Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Queens Borough Public Library

JamaicaQueens

New York, USA

North America

United States