Medical Records, (1 folder, 1927)

This document provides a rare glimpse into Lewis H. Latimer’s health concerns in his later years. The 1920s medical landscape relied heavily on alternative treatments and mail-order remedies, reflecting the period's limited access to modern pharmaceuticals. Given Latimer’s age in 1927 (79 years old), this document likely reflects his personal health management and medical interactions near the end of his life.
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]
This folder contains a two-page medical document from 1927, detailing a chronic cystitis treatment plan sent to Lewis H. Latimer. The document includes medication instructions, treatment justifications, and a patient questionnaire from Dr. Kidd, likely as part of a medical correspondence. This record provides insight into Latimer’s health in his later years, early 20th-century medical treatments, and patient-doctor interactions in alternative medicine.
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Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection
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