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Lot #45
George Washington Carver

“I am working on aid for infantile paralysis”

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“I am working on aid for infantile paralysis”

ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, February 10, 1935. Letter to Reverend C. Greenway, in part: “Your request has been before me for several days. 2097 letters are piled up before me as I write, from suffering humanity besides the people who come to me every day and night. I am working on aid for infantile paralysis, and am getting some interesting results, most encouraging.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Autographs, Artifacts & Animation
  • Dates: #489 - Ended December 07, 2016





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