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“People in many sections of the south are suffering now, Colored people in many instances are being replaced by white people, This winter is going to bring untold suffering to many.” Carver, George Washington (1860-1943). Autograph Letter Signed: To Mr. Overton, Tuskegee, AL, September 6, 1930. On Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Letterhead. With original transmittal envelope. 2 p., 8vo. Inventory# 20824 $1,400
Partial Transcript : "Sept. 6-30. My dear Mr. Overton: - Your splendid letter reached me today and I have been greatly interested in its contents. Our hot days are still with us, we had a few cool days last week. It is also very dry. We are having just about such a political tirade as you describe. Of course I take no interest in it as my work consumes all of my time and strength. People in many sections of the south are suffering now, Colored people in many instances are being replaced by white people, This winter is going to bring untold suffering to many. I hope god will be able to carry out the best of the two places proposed, they are both good. I hope Mr. Nettles will realize something out of his invention I remember him very well. I wish he could dispose of it on a royalty basis. It may be something that can be changed slightly and made even more valuable than it is now…. $5,000 these hard times would come in pretty handy. I hope he can get the $5,000.00 and royalties as well. Very sincerely yours,
G.W. Carver" Biographical Info: George Washington Carver was an African American botanist who worked in agricultural extension in the Southern United States. He taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency and is known for suggesting hundreds of uses for the peanut and other plants to increase the profitability of farming.
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