Elliot Carpenter
1894–1982 (age 88)
Biography
Elliot Carpenter lived through nearly nine decades of the twentieth century, from 1894 to 1982, witnessing and experiencing the profound transformations of American society. His long life spanned from the Progressive Era through the modern age, allowing him to observe tremendous social, technological, and cultural changes.
Carpenter's life represents a significant span of American history, and his memory is preserved as part of the historical record. His years of life and experience contribute to our understanding of the communities and times in which he lived.