What can we learn from Dr. George Washington Carvers Movable School?
George Washington Carver was born the son of a slave. Raised in Missouri, Carver grew up in an era of change on America. Slavery was just abolished, and the many Blacks lacked the skills necessary to compete in a free enterprise system. Carver was at a further disadvantage because he suffered from health problems. At a young age, he came down with a severe case of whooping cough. He was too frail to do the normal work that was expected at his age. He therefore wandered about discovering the many facets of nature. He also enjoyed painting. However, when it came to education, he realized that he could not make a living as an artist. Carver decided to pursue a career in agriculture and went on to receive his masters from Iowa State in agriculture. In April of 1896, just after completing the requirements for his masters of science degree in agriculture, Carver received a letter from Booker T. Washington, requesting he develop an agricultural department at Tuskegee. Booker T. Washington has
