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This folder contains a historical newspaper from The Detroit Republican, along with additional clippings discussing political and social events of the era. These materials provide context on national and local affairs during Lewis H. Latimer’s lifetime.

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

The Detroit Republican Newspaper & Historical Clippings

This collection preserves historical news articles that provide insight into the political and social landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The articles cover key governmental decisions, international relations, and economic policies that would have influenced the environment in which Lewis H. Latimer lived and worked.