Carver, George Washington (1864-1943) Scientist, botanist, inventor, educator. The son of slaves, he developed over 300 derivative products from peanuts and 118 products from sweet potatoes. From 1886 until his death, he headed the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Photograph Signed, "Geo. W. Carver," no date, no place, 5" x 4", Very Fine. Slight silvering around edges. With an Autograph Letter Signed ("Geo. W. Carver"), on Tuskegee letterhead, 2 pp, 11 x 8½ in., Alabama. To a former student, Mr. Douberly, with personal and political content. In part, "…I am no politician…am not in favor of a dictator, what could he do when the combined wisdom of all those whose duty is to think and act us out of it have failed….I really believe Mr. Roosevelt is going to make us a fine Pres…."
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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