George Washington Carver

Dr. George Washington Carver (c. 1864-5 – January 5, 1943) was an African-American botanist who worked in agricultural extension in the southern United States. He taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency and is known for suggesting hundreds of uses for the peanut and other plants to increase the profitability of farming.

Reference

• McMurry, L. O. Carver, George Washington. American National Biography Online Feb. 2000
• {{note|1}} Pages 9-10 of George Washington Carver: Scientist and Symbol by Linda McMurray, 1982. (ISBN 0195032055)
• {{note|2}} Page 10 of George Washington Carver: Scientist and Symbol by Linda McMurray, 1982. (ISBN 0195032055)
• {{note|3}} http://www.nps.gov/gwca/index.htm