Ellsworth Huntington

Ellsworth Huntington (September 16, 1876 – October 17, 1947), professor of geography at Yale University during the early 20th century, known for his studies on environmental determinism/climatic determinism, economic growth and economic geography. He served as President of the Ecological Society of America in 1917, the Association of American Geographers in 1923 and President of the Board of Directors of the Society for Biodemography and Social Biology from 1934 to 1938.

Authentic autograph in ink on typed letter (TLS), official letterhead, 1928.

Addressed to Elizabeth Dodge daughter of Cleveland Dodge (January 26, 1860 – June 24, 1926), a businessman and philanthropist who was active in New York City politics. He was president of Phelps Dodge mining and served as "adviser and financier" to Woodrow Wilson. He was known for his charity work in World War I.

In very good condition with fold lines.