George Washington Carver to Mrs. Henry Slagle, June 15, 1936

George Washington Carver to Mrs. Henry Slagle, June 15, 1936

Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943

Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943 -- Friends and associates

Dyes and dyeing, Domestic

Letters

Slagle, Margaret Gillespie, 1867-1956 -- Correspondence

African American scientists

Interracial friendship

Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute

In this letter of June 15, 1936, George Washington Carver writes to Mrs. Henry (Margaret Gillespie) Slagle to express his joy at having been able to meet her after having only known her through her son, Thomas (Dick), and through correspondence. He also writes of his happiness at having been able to see Dick and his wife and know that he was well. Carver also gives Mrs. Slagle some advice about dyes and recommends she see a druggist for more detailed information.

Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943

George Washington Carver Collection

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1936-06-15

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Macon County (N.C.)

Tuskegee (Ala.)

1 envelope(dimension)

1 page(pages)

11" x 8.5"(dimension)

3.75" x 6.5"(dimension)

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