DEC correspondence, 1895-1949 and undated

This series contains the bulk of Delph E. Carpenter's correspondence. His only correspondence not found here is that with relatives (see Series 4) and that on behalf of the Union Colony (see Series 6). Carpenter corresponded with numerous people and organizations on a variety of topics. Some of the correspondence was filed in an orderly manner, and some was loose throughout the collection, causing the creation of two subseries. The two are each divided into five subject categories, arranged alphabetically: cattle, compacts and rivers, legal, personal, and political. In addition to the letters and telegrams, items sent as attachments are located here, including reports, legislation, drafts, clippings, maps, and the like. All attached photographs were relocated to Series 9; some of the bulkier items such as long reports or folded maps were also relocated. Any attachments relocated are cross-referenced in the files.