| Lewis H. Latimer (1848 - 1928) |
The Lewis Latimer Society reflects much of the personality and vision of its namesake,
Lewis Howard Latimer. Mr. Latimer (1848-1928), a Chelsea native and son of runaway
slaves, became an electrical engineer who worked for Thomas Edison, inventor of the light
bulb, and Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone. Many of Latimer's ideas,
including the fine carbon wire that lights up, went into Edison's light bulb. Latimer was the
only black man, and one of the original 28 persons who formed the "Edison Pioneers," a
group dedicated to keeping Edison's ideals. The Edison General Electric Company, for
which Latimer worked, merged with a second firm in 1892. The resulting merger became
the present day General Electric Company. Throughout his life Lewis Latimer was notable
for numerous other accomplishments, i.e. recognized patent expert, draftsman, author,
poet, musician and Civil War Veteran. The mission of the Latimer Society is to promote
excellence in learning and discovery for young people in Chelsea through science,
embodies the ideas of Lewis Latimer. Through this path of scientific exploration, the
founders believe that beneficiaries will also further develop their own sense of
self-discovery and confidence.
The Hall of Science and Discovery is 2,500 square foot area of exhibition space at the
Chelsea Public Library, in addition to a small computer lab and permanent collections
covering Lewis Latimer and his life and times, and his family; his years with Thomas
Edison, and Bell, the industrial revolution, slavery and freed slaves art and artifacts and the
industrial history of and peoples and cultures. The life and instructive legacy of Mr. Latimer
represents a particular role model for inner-city youth of today. In addition, his work on
electricity alone is extremely fascinating for young people, once they understand the basic
science behind his inventions. And quality humanities programs relating to the plight of
African Americans through the eyes of Lewis Latimer and his family members.
The Hall 's focus on increased competencies in math and science for Chelsea's
elementary and high school aged children through after-school training and mentoring
programs combine after-school and mentoring programs.
As an effort to increase the number of our targeted audience, the Latimer Society has
developed Project LEAD, a program designed for 25 high school grades 9-12 low income
diverse student for an innovative out-of school-time educational experience for young
people of high school age which joins youth development, science education, and work.
Lewis Howard Latimer. Mr. Latimer (1848-1928), a Chelsea native and son of runaway
slaves, became an electrical engineer who worked for Thomas Edison, inventor of the light
bulb, and Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone. Many of Latimer's ideas,
including the fine carbon wire that lights up, went into Edison's light bulb. Latimer was the
only black man, and one of the original 28 persons who formed the "Edison Pioneers," a
group dedicated to keeping Edison's ideals. The Edison General Electric Company, for
which Latimer worked, merged with a second firm in 1892. The resulting merger became
the present day General Electric Company. Throughout his life Lewis Latimer was notable
for numerous other accomplishments, i.e. recognized patent expert, draftsman, author,
poet, musician and Civil War Veteran. The mission of the Latimer Society is to promote
excellence in learning and discovery for young people in Chelsea through science,
embodies the ideas of Lewis Latimer. Through this path of scientific exploration, the
founders believe that beneficiaries will also further develop their own sense of
self-discovery and confidence.
The Hall of Science and Discovery is 2,500 square foot area of exhibition space at the
Chelsea Public Library, in addition to a small computer lab and permanent collections
covering Lewis Latimer and his life and times, and his family; his years with Thomas
Edison, and Bell, the industrial revolution, slavery and freed slaves art and artifacts and the
industrial history of and peoples and cultures. The life and instructive legacy of Mr. Latimer
represents a particular role model for inner-city youth of today. In addition, his work on
electricity alone is extremely fascinating for young people, once they understand the basic
science behind his inventions. And quality humanities programs relating to the plight of
African Americans through the eyes of Lewis Latimer and his family members.
The Hall 's focus on increased competencies in math and science for Chelsea's
elementary and high school aged children through after-school training and mentoring
programs combine after-school and mentoring programs.
As an effort to increase the number of our targeted audience, the Latimer Society has
developed Project LEAD, a program designed for 25 high school grades 9-12 low income
diverse student for an innovative out-of school-time educational experience for young
people of high school age which joins youth development, science education, and work.
Designed by: Anthony Donatelli
Last Revised: 07/15/09 03:24:56
Last Revised: 07/15/09 03:24:56
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