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George Washington Carver - Current Bid: $180.00

Sold for $320 at Alexander Historical Auctions LLC on May 25, 2016.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER (1864 - 1943) African-American botanist and the son of slaves, Carver worked his way through school to become a leader in agricultural research and found hundreds of products made possible by the cultivation of peanuts and sweet potatoes. T.L.S. on Tuskegee Institute letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Tuskegee, June 27, 1936 to an ex-student. In part: "...I am happy to learn that my dear boy is well, working hard, and making progress. I am also glad that you are getting rain and that the prospect for crops looks good... I shall be happy to see you at any time that you should come down. The latch string is always on the outside for you...". Folds, else very good.

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