{"value"=>"<p>Series contains letters from colleagues and individuals whom Carpenter assisted as a copyist and by revising and doing other related work in the preparation of their musical compositions. Individuals with whom he corresponded include Eubie Blake, Bill Boyd, Everett F. Briggs, Monroe Burnett, Langston Hughes, Helen Armstead-Johnson, Frank Lowry, Ada May, Kahl Ra-Faun, Dove See and Noah M. Thompson. Much of the correspondence pertains to songs he and his colleagues collaborated on. Of interest is correspondence with Eubie Blake which discusses mutual friends, and Carpenter's advice regarding Blake's music and personal matters (1966-1978). Other letters and postcards written by Blake to \"Alex\" Carpenter, which appears to be Blake=s nickname for Carpenter, also concern Blake's musical activities and travels (1944-1946, 1967). Letters from comedienne Ada May speak about her travels through Europe as a performer during 1946-1959. The series also includes correspondence with several professional organizations Carpenter belonged to: American Guild of Authors and Composers (re copyright notices), ASCAP (performance records), and Musicians' Protective Union. Agreements and contracts provide a fairly comprehensive list of collaborators, songs and fees for Carpenter's work from 1936-1964, and paystubs and earnings statements provide details about the royalties he was paid.</p>"}