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Anderson, Alexander P., 1862-1943 to Horace C. Tracy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.020 Author/Creator: Anderson, Alexander P., 1862-1943 Place Written: Red Wing, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1937 Pagination: 1 p. 26.5 x 21.6 cm Order a Copy

Anderson was a scientist. In old age, Anderson writes a meandering letter, apparently in response to Tracy's asking for an autograph or opinion.

Anderson, Alexander P., 1862-1943
Tracy, Horace C., fl. 1937

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