Lot 378
Carver, George Washington (1864?-1943) American agronomist and agricultural chemist whose experiments with peanuts, sweet potatoes and soybeans revolutionized the agricultural economy of the South. He spent most of his career teaching and running experiments at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (Tuskegee University).
Autograph Letter Signed ("G.W. Carver"). One page, large quarto, Tuskegee, Alabama, August 10, 1932. On "Tuskegee Normal And Industrial Institute" letterhead. To "Mr. Davis." Filing holes at top, mailing folds and minor age toning, otherwise very good to fine condition.
A wonderfully personal letter, this piece illustrates the warmth and dedication Carver felt towards the students he taught for so many years: "…This is just to extend to my precious boy greetings, and to let you know that I am thinking about you and am so happy over your progress. Yesterday, Just after supper, I went into a little copse of woods back of my Bldg. and collected some wonderfully strange and beautiful things…When I returned I found sitting on the steps awaiting me a dear boy who I met at the Univ. of Miss. when I spoke there…He is especially interested in Geology and Biology. He too has a creative mind, not so fine and clear cut as yours, but very good indeed…"
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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