Letters from Georgia Washington Carver to George Phillips, 1933 July 11
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
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States