WILLIAM H. CARPENTER
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WILLIAM H. CARPENTER
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Series Description
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| Series 1 | Legal Correspondence, 1901-1914. Consists mainly of letters relating to divorces, injury cases, debt collections, and cases of unspecified nature. |
| Sub-Series 1 | Box 1-3 | Correspondence addressed to William H. Carpenter, 1901-1914. This series is arranged alphabetically by the letter writer's last name and chronologically. |
| Sub-Series 2 | Box 4 | Correspondence written by William H. Carpenter, 1901-1914. This series is arranged chronologically. |
| Sub-Series 3 | Box 5 FF 1-5 |
Correspondence not addressed to or written by William H. Carpenter, but found amomg his papers, 1901-1919. This series is arranged chronologically. |
| Sub-Series 4 | Box 5 FF 6-13 |
Miscellaneous documents. Contains documents related to William H. Carpenter's profession, as well as bills and receipts. |
| Series 2 | Box 6 FF 1-10 |
Financial Correspondence, 1912-1914. Mainly concerning overdue loans and lumber business in which William H. Carpenter was involved, arranged by month, November 1912 - September 1914. |
| Series 3 | Box 6 FF 11-17 |
Political Correspondence, 1914. Consists mainly of letters to and from Kansas Democrats, all miscellaneous, arranged by month from March 1914 - September 1914. |
| Series 4 | Box 6 FF 18-24 |
Miscellaneous, 1910 and 1913. Arranged by month. |
File Folder Level Description
| Box 1 | Contains correspondence to William H. Carpenter, A-F. |
| Box 1 | FF 1 | Contains A correspondence, 1902-1905. Contains a letter from J. A. Allen, Lost Springs, KS, (1 October 1903) regarding some rental land, and a letter from John H. Atwood, Leavenworth, KS (18 January 1904) wanting Carpenter's opinion about running for the National Committee. |
| Box 1 | FF 2 | Contains A correspondence, 1906-1909. Contains a letter from George W. Allison, McPherson, KS (December 1908) regarding a case against Gibbs and Taggart, and a letter from J. E. Addington, Topeka, KS (9 January 1909) encloses a brief in the case against C. R. I. and P. Ry. Co. |
| Box 1 | FF 3 | Contains A correspondence, 1911-1912. Contains a letter from Napoleon Argles (16 December 1912) concerning an estate in England, and a letter from Stephen H. Allen, Topeka, KS (12 February 1912) regarding Allen's appearance at the primary for the nomination Democratic candidate for United States senator. |
| Box 1 | FF 4 | Contains A correspondence, 1914. Contains letters concerning legal and financial matters. |
| Box 1 | FF 5 | Contains B correspondence, 1903-1904. Contains a letter from R. H. Burton, Lansing, KS (10 August 1903) arguing his case; a letter from George Beeker, Leheigh, KS (20 November 1903) informing Carpenter of the Needles case, and correspondence from J. T. Butler, Cottonwood Falls, KS about a meeting of the Democrat Central Congressional Committee. |
| Box 1 | FF 6 | Contains B correspondence, 1905: a letter from Bowman & Bowman Law, Newton, KS, (21 September 1905) concerning an officer who took the deposition in a case; a letter from C. E. Bryant, Independence, KS (22 November 1905) requesting a brief of the case against Rock Island, 80 Pac. 956. |
| Box 1 | FF 7 | Contains B correspondence, 1906-1909: correspondence letters from Blood & McCormick, Wichita, KS (December 1909) concerning two cases: Smith vs. Becker and Manker, et. al. vs. Tough. |
| Box 1 | FF 8 | Contains B correspondence, 1912: letters from various attorneys and clients regarding cases; a letter from Frank L. Britton, Osage City, informing Carpenter that he is a candidate for the Democratic Nomination for Lieutenant Governor. |
| Box 1 | FF 9 | Contains B correspondence, 1914: correspondence from Houston and Brooks regarding legal matters. |
| Box 1 | FF 10 | Contains C correspondence, 1903-1905: correspondence from J. P. Campbell, Abilene, regarding legal matters. |
| Box 1 | FF 11 | Contains C correspondence, 1906-1908: a letter from S. E. Cobb, Burns, (29 January 1906) requesting legal documents related to the bond; a letter from Dan Carpenter, Gashland, MO (23 September 1908) about Carpenter's letter to Governor Hoch printed in the Kansas City Post. |
| Box 1 | FF 12 | Contains C correspondence, 1909: correspondence from N. Cole, Abilene, (4 January 1909) regarding payment for the Nuss case; several letters from Carskaddan Pepper, Muscatine, Iowa, (1909) regarding the David Wright case; correspondence from F. P. Cochran, Cottonwood Falls, regarding his return to practice and his defeat for the senate. |
| Box 1 | FF 13 | Contains C correspondence, 1912-1914: a letter from J. H. Cook, Hope, KS (7 March 1912) who has been discharged from his position as principal of schools, letter relates the circumstances of his dismissal; a letter from Early Carder, Ouenemo, KS (15 March 1912) regarding Carpenter's alternate for the 4th district to the Democratic National Convention; a letter concerning the delegate to the Democratic National Convention. |
| Box 1 | FF 14 | Contains D correspondence, 1903-1909: a letter from Fred Doeller, Reeves and Co., Columbus, IN (October 1903) regarding the Williams case; correspondence from Claude Duval, Hutchinson, (November-December 1903) regarding candidates for the National Committee; a letter from Frank Doster, Topeka, (13 December 1905) expressing his opinion of the Supreme Court. |
| Box 1 | FF 15 | Contains D correspondence, 1912-1914: correspondence from Dudley Doolittle, Cottonwood Falls, regarding his financial situation. |
| Box 1 | FF 16 | Contains E correspondence, 1903-1914: letters from T. D. Evans, Marshalltown, Iowa (15 September 1903) regarding his claim in a case; a letter from Phil Easlman, Topeka (23 May 1912) regarding publishing the pictures of the members of the Kansas delegation to the Democratic National Convention. |
| Box 1 | FF 17 | Contains F correspondence, 1903-1909: correspondence related to legal matters and payments on claims; a letter from Hugh P. Farrelly, Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, Chanute (15 June 1904) requesting information from Carpenter about his organization. |
| Box 1 | FF 18 | Contains F correspondence, 1911-1914; contains correspondence from Farrelly regarding the race for the senate. |
| Box 2 | Contains correspondence, G-P. |
| Box 2 | FF 1 | Contains G correspondence, 1903-1908: a letter from C. M. Gilliland, Florence (27 October 1903) regarding cattle; a letter from Mrs. A. D. Gillman, Florence (2 October 1908) regarding a fall she had; correspondence from H. H. Germain, Topeka regarding a legal case. |
| Box 2 | FF 2 | Contains G correspondence, 1909-1912: a letter from Ellis Geffmit, Florence regarding a legal case; correspondence with Thomas H. Grisham regarding running for Congress. |
| Box 2 | FF 3 | Contains G correspondence, 1914; contains correspondence from Williams, Hunter and Griffin regarding legal cases. |
| Box 2 | FF 4 | Contains H correspondence, 1903: a letter from M. S. Hackler, Tampa, requesting information about a trial; correspondence with Ed. T. Hackney regarding Mr. Duval and the national committeeman. |
| Box 2 | FF 5 | Contains H correspondence, 1904-1912: correspondence related to the National Convention at St. Louis; correspondence requesting legal advice from Elizabeth Hall, Peabody, and James V. Humphrey, Junction City. |
| Box 2 | FF 6 | Contains H correspondence, 1914, related to various legal cases. |
| Box 2 | FF 7 | Contains I & J correspondence, 1903-1914: correspondence related to various legal cases; correspondence with Mr. Jacobilix, Kansas City, MO regarding legal matters; correspondence from W. A. Johnston, Topeka, regarding legal matters. |
| Box 2 | FF 8 | Contains K correspondence, 1903-1908: correspondence from Isaac H. Kinley, Kansas City, MO (9 November 1903) regarding the case Hamlin vs. Hockaday. |
| Box 2 | FF 9 | Contains K correspondence 1912-1914; contains correspondence from Jacob Kusch regarding his case against the railroad. |
| Box 2 | FF 10 | Contains L correspondence, 1903-1914: a letter from Fred Lanning, Salina, (6 October 1903) regarding evidence in a case; a letter from Julius J. Lawrence, Lincolnville (7 January 1909) regarding a contract. |
| Box 2 | FF 11 | Contains M correspondence, 1903-1909: correspondence from John Moore, Canton, (24 November 1903) regarding his rights concerning a hedge that his neighbor wants to cut down; a letter from Al Mastin, Reedley, CA (8 January 1909) regarding the shipment of goods and payment. |
| Box 2 | FF 12 | Contains M correspondence, 1912-1914: a letter from Stone & McDermott, Topeka, regarding a fire which was set by the railroad company. |
| Box 2 | FF 13 | Contains N correspondence, 1903-1914: a letter from Nichols & Shepard Co. concerning the case vs. S. A. and John Mohn; correspondence from M. B. Nicholson related to choosing a candidate for state senator and Supreme Court. |
| Box 2 | FF 14 | Contains O correspondence, 1903-1914: contains correspondence from Henry O'Neil, Kansas City Stockyards related to legal issues and business; correspondence related to various court cases from Owen & Owen; letter from C. T. O'Kelley, Sayre, OK, concerning the case of the State Bank of Commerce vs. H. A. Russell. |
| Box 2 | FF 15 | Contains P correspondence, 1903-1914: contains correspondence from various people concerning legal matters; contains a letter from J. O. Patterson, Kansas City, MO regarding the sale of some land; contains a letter from H. M. Pankratz, Hillsboro, regarding a check. |
| Box 3 | Contains correspondence, R-Z |
| Box 3 | FF 1 | Contains R correspondence, 1903-1912; contains a letter from Humbert Riddle, Topeka (23 February 1903) concerning the case of Baker vs. Union Stockyards National Bank; contains correspondence related to legal issues. |
| Box 3 | FF 2 | Contains R correspondence, 1914; contains correspondence related to legal matters. |
| Box 3 | FF 3 | Contains S correspondence, 1903-1904; contains a letter from Gottlieb Spinder, Leheigh regarding payment; contains a letter from William F. Seelye, Geneva, NY (8 April 1904) regarding the C. P. King claim. |
| Box 3 | FF 4 | Contains S correspondence, 1905-1909; contains a letter from Josie Strotkamp, Burns (7 July 1905) notifying Carpenter that she will come; contains correspondence related to legal matters. |
| Box 3 | FF 5 | Contains S correspondence, 1910-1912; contains a letter from E. A. Spady, principal, Lincolnville (9 July 1912) requesting an extension on a note. |
| Box 3 | FF 6 | Contains S correspondence, 19114; contains correspondence with Oscar Schmitz, Alma, concerning Kansas vs. Mullins; contains correspondence with Abe Schmidt, Durham, concerning settlement of a claim. |
| Box 3 | FF 7 | Contains T correspondence, 1903-1914; contains a letter from John Templeton, Lost Springs (30 September 1903) regarding a legal case; contains a letter from T. A. Toews, McPherson (2 March 1912) regarding papers sent to the Supreme Court related to the S. B. Hanson case. |
| Box 3 | FF 8 | Contains U correspondence, 1903-1914; contains various letters regarding financial arrangements and requesting information. |
| Box 3 | FF 9 | Contains V correspondence, 1903-1914; contains a letter from Van Arsdale & Osborne, Wichita (5 August 1905) regarding the Thomas Seed Hall claim; contains correspondence from D. A. Valentine, Topeka, regarding the case of Powers vs. the Badger Lumber Co. |
| Box 3 | FF 10 | Contains W correspondence, 1903-1907; contains correspondence from Paul E. Walker regarding the Assman case and Penner case. |
| Box 3 | FF 11 | Contains W correspondence, 1908-1909; contains a letter from G. Weyand, Hillsboro, (29 September 1908) regarding an open position. |
| Box 3 | FF 12 | Contains W correspondence, 1910-1912; contains correspondence related to various legal cases. |
| Box 3 | FF 13 | Contains W correspondence, 1914; contains correspondence from J. F. Wymer concerning his case, Mollihan vs. Wymer. |
| Box 3 | FF 14 | Contains X, Y, & Z correspondence, 1903-1914; contains correspondence related to various legal and financial matters. |
| Box 3 | FF 15 | Contains undated correspondence. |
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| Box 4 | Contains correspondence from William H. Carpenter to various receivers, 1903-1914. | |
| Box 4 | FF 1 | Contains correspondence dated 1903-1906 from Carpenter to various receivers. Contains a letter to E. I. Fike, (5 October 1903) with a subponea; contains a letter to Honorable W. A. Johnston, (28 December 1905) regarding a petition for rehearing the case of the C. R. I. & P. Rwy, Co. |
| Box 4 | FF 2 | Contains correspondence dated January - October 1908 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Contains a letter to Mrs. Elizabeth Hall (2 January 1908) explaining that he is unable to pay her at this time; contains correspondence related to legal cases. |
| Box 4 | FF 3 | Contains correspondence dated November - December 1908 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Contains a letter to J. W. Sampson, (18 November 1908) offering him a chance to rent some ground; contains a letter to Blood & McCormick, (5 December 1908) requesting a change of date for a case; contains a letter to W. T. Davis, concerning the case of State vs. Gray. |
| Box 4 | FF 4 | Contains correspondence dated 1909 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Contains a letter to P. W. Mendenhall, (1 January 1909) regarding the briefs in the case of C. R. I. & P. Ry Co. vs. A. C. James; contains several letters to H. H. Germain, Mrs. Elizabeth Hall and Mrs. Grace Wayame. |
| Box 4 | FF 5 | Contains correspondence dated January - June 1912 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Contains a letter to Hugh P. Farrelly and Mr. R. T. Stearns regarding their cases; contains a letter to J. A. D. Livonl (10 May 1912) with money, and informing them that he does not care to have anything further to do with it. |
| Box 4 | FF 6 | Contains correspondence dated July - December 1912 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Contains a letter to the O. K. Grain Co. (9 July 1912) regarding their case; contains a letter to James V. Humphrey (23 December 1912) concerning the Orberg and Pickering cases. |
| Box 4 | FF 7 | Contains correspondence dated January - May 1914 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Contains a letter to Henry Rohloff, Lincolnville (2 May 1914) concerning appeal case to Kansas Supreme Court; contains a letter to Houston & Brooks, Wichita (2 May 1914) concerning judgement and costs of Strecher vs. Missouri Valley Iron & Bridge Co.; contains correspondence with Florence Hutchinson, concerning the Strecher case; contains correspondence with Oscar Schmitz, Alma, concerning the Kansas vs. Mullins case; contains correspondence with Paul E. Walker, Topeka, concerning the Molihan vs. Wymer case. |
| Box 4 | FF 8 | Contains correspondence dated June - July 1914 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Continued correspondence with people mentioned in FF 7; contains letters to E. L. Mendenhall, Kansas City, regarding the Marsee case; contains a letter to George Searight, Council Grove (27 June 1914) concerning a land case; contains a letter to Williams, Hunter & Griffin, Kansas City, MO, (29 June 1914) concerning the Davis estate case; contains correspondence with H. A. Cooper, Eskridge, concerning damage suit; contains letters to F. E. Blaine, Petersburg, Illinois concerning an estate. |
| Box 4 | FF 9 | Contains correspondence dated August 1914 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Continued correspondence with people mentioned in FF 7; contains correspondence with McClintock & Quaint, Topeka, concerning the case Carmen vs. Schultz; contains correspondence with W. L. Rude, Council Grove, concerning the Bruckner divorce case and child custody. |
| Box 4 | FF 10 | Contains correspondence dated September 1914 from William H. Carpenter to various receivers. Contains correspondence related to legal and financial matters. |
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| Box 5 | Contains correspondence belonging to other people in the possession of William H. Carpenter, some are apparently copies and related to a case, 1901-1919; contains miscellaneous documents related to business, 1903-1912. | |
| Box 5 | FF 1 | Contains correspondence dated 1901-1904. |
| Box 5 | FF 2 | Contains correspondence dated 1905. |
| Box 5 | FF 3 | Contains correspondence dated 1906-1909. |
| Box 5 | FF 4 | Contains correspondence dated 1911-1919. |
| Box 5 | FF 5 | Contains undated correspondence. |
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| Box 5 | FF 6 | Contains miscellaneous postcards and notices, 1903-1912. |
| Box 5 | FF 7 | Contains miscellaneous documents related to the Santa Fe Railroad, 1904. |
| Box 5 | FF 8 | Contains various documents dealing with legal cases, like contracts and agreements. |
| Box 5 | FF 9 | Contains telegrams, 1903-1906. |
| Box 5 | FF 10 | Contains receipts from Dr. C. R. Woodson Sanitarium Co., 1912. |
| Box 5 | FF 11 | Contains newspaper clippings, no date. |
| Box 5 | FF 12 | Contains bills and receipts, 1903-1912. |
| Box 5 | FF 13 | Contains a sketch of a house plan. |
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| Box 6 | FF 1 | November 15, 1912 -- Metropolitan Street Railway Co. bill |
| Box 6 | FF 2 | March 22, 1914 -- Hilgard Lumber Co., Chicago, financial report |
| Box 6 | FF 3 | March 22, 1914 -- various bills |
| Box 6 | FF 4 | April 1914 -- bills due |
| Box 6 | FF 5 | April 26, 1914 -- loan due |
| Box 6 | FF 6 | May 1914 -- lumber and miscellaneous business |
| Box 6 | FF 7 | June 1914 -- lumber and miscellaneous business |
| Box 6 | FF 8 | July 1914 -- lumber and miscellaneous business |
| Box 6 | FF 9 | August 1914 -- lumber and miscellaneous business |
| Box 6 | FF 10 | September 1914 -- lumber and miscellaneous business |
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| Box 6 | FF 11 | March 1914 |
| Box 6 | FF 12 | April 1914 |
| Box 6 | FF 13 | May 1914 |
| Box 6 | FF 14 | June 1914 |
| Box 6 | FF 15 | July 1914 |
| Box 6 | FF 16 | August 1914 |
| Box 6 | FF 17 | September 1914 |
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| Box 6 | FF 18 | July 1910 |
| Box 6 | FF 19 | August 1910 |
| Box 6 | FF 20 | September 1910 |
| Box 6 | FF 21 | October 1910 |
| Box 6 | FF 22 | March 1913 |
| Box 6 | FF 23 | November 1913 |
| Box 6 | FF 24 | undated |