ALS in pencil, signed “G. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, November 23, 1930. Handwritten letter to Grady Porter, a researcher at a peanut processing plant in Columbus, Georgia. In part: "This has been in many ways a very remarkable trip, I believe a little good has been done for 'Mr. Peanut.' One of the things that has interested me greatly on this trip is the lack of the proper appreciation for some of our natural resources. I have in mind especially our shell marbles. One of the most beautiful buildings at Penn. State College had the window casings, some of the floors, etc. finished in stone almost identical with that on your place…The floors in the lovely building at John Hopkins University Baltimore Md. some of the steps, floors, etc., in one of the finest R. R. stations in the world, the Grand Central, also the Penna. Station, had much of a kind of travertine very similar to the GA. and Ala. travertine. I speak here tomorrow and will then start for home where I hope to see you and Mr. Barry." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Carver's own hand.
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