TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, April 30, 1891. Letter to Mrs. E. MacMillan of Philadelphia. In part: “The Professor has written to me about Miss Walker. I have lost all interest in her education. I cannot imagine a greater waste of time and money than to spend the early years of a woman in her circumstances teaching her dead languages. You know that I hold that College Professors are of less use than almost any other class of men, because what good they do is neutralized by the precious waste of time they cause by misdirected effort. I can assist no person to learn Greek and Latin: do not ask me to.” At the conclusion, Carnegie adds a handwritten postscript signed with his initials: “Busy preparing to sail, good bye, AC.” In fine condition. A harsh letter demonstrating Carnegie’s utilitarian views on higher education, of which he was a major benefactor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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