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Letters from Georgia Washington Carver to George Phillips, 1933 July 11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Contains 6 letters from George Washington Carver, Tuskegee Institute, to Dr. Forrest L. Cosby and to George Philips. They discuss Carver's visit to Columbus and visits to him in Tuskegee, as well as the deaths of Dr. and Mrs. Cosby and Carver's reaction to them. These letters express Carver's appreciation of how he was treated by the Cosbys and the Philips, and also refer to difficulties he faced in life “. . . due to my complexion . . “ as he says in the letter dated July 11, 1933. There is also a postcard from M. Siddalingaiya to Dr. Cosby giving him his address in Bangalore,India. (October 13, 1932-July 11, 1933)

Dates

  • Other: 1933 July 11

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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