7 6 23 My dear Dr. Pammel:-- Thank you for your good letter of some days ago, I certainly thank you for your efforts to secure the degree, I am sorry that it caused you so much trouble. I do not care for it especially, from any other institution, I certainly will not seek it, if thrust upon me like the Spingarn medal I will take it of course. I wanted it as a priceless heritage from your Dept. As I believe it inspires more boys and girls to delve into the mysteries of nature and natures God than any other. I am sending you a clipping which is self explanatory. See Whos Who in America page 2895Joel Elias Spingarn. Bishop Hearst is simply one of the Committee on Awards. I have not as yet seen the Bomb, I wish they would send me a copy. Kindest regards to Mrs. Pammel. Sincerely yours, Geo. W. Carver
