Letter handwritten and signed by George Washington Carver (1864-1943).
Tuskegee, Alabama: Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, 1933. First Edition. Unbound. Quarto (4to). Near fine condition. Item #020226
Two-page letter handwritten on both sides of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead. Dated April 28, 1933 to Harry Ittner, a former student/protege of GWC's. Typical folding from mailing. "My beloved boy, Mr. Ittner...Found your fine letter awaiting my return from a lecture tour. Dear, I am so glad my dear, handsome boy had such good luck in getting to N.Y. City and back, my what a streak of luck...Stenous problems are coming in every day, for me to work out...Wish my precious boy "Harry" was ready so that I could turn over some of them to him...My dear boy "Harry" knows that I am expecting much out of him."
Price: $1,500.00