Scope and Content Note & Container List

Scope and Content Note

This collection, dated 1944-1946, includes Eric T. (“Ted”) Carlson’s personal correspondence, transcripts, army orders, identification paperwork, news clippings and passes. The majority of correspondence is between Carlson and his parents. Additional documents relate to Carlson’s scientific work in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Monsanto Chemical Company, and his education at the Iowa State College.

Series 1: Correspondence. This series ranges from 1944-1946 and includes correspondence between Carlson and his parents and friends. It is organized alphabetically by correspondent name, then by date. A prominent subseries includes correspondence with Carlson’s parents.

Series 2: Academic paperwork. This series includes Carlson’s course schedules, transcripts, letters of commendations, and official inquiries with Wesleyan University, the Iowa State College, and Cornell University.

Series 3: U.S. Army documentation. This series includes official U.S. Army documentation including draft paperwork, transfer and training orders, identification cards, and correspondence regarding Carlson’s promotions and discharge. Much of the documentation includes paperwork related to Carlson’s scientific work in the Army Corps of Engineers and the Monsanto Chemical Company.

Container List

• The first folder would contain Ted Carlson’s personal correspondence. This would be organized into subfolders:
• Subfolder 1: correspondence between Ted Carlson and his parents. This folder would be organized chronologically based on the date written on the letter.
• Subfolder 2: all other personal correspondence. It would be organized alphabetically by the last name of Carlson’s correspondent, then chronologically.
• The second folder includes academic paperwork. This includes official correspondence to and from the colleges, transcripts and course schedules. This folder is arranged chronologically.
• The third folder includes official U.S. Army documentation, including draft documents, transfer orders, training paperwork and discharge orders. This would be organized chronologically from the date the paperwork was issued.