David Bassel Carper ’40

Dave died Nov. 16, 2001, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. A native of Clarksburg, W. Va., he came to Princeton via Woodberry Forest School. He majored in modern languages, tying with classmate Wally Irwin for the Alden Memorial Prize in French. His club was Dial Lodge. Dave graduated from the U. of Va. Law School, where he edited the Law Review in 1944 and 1945.

During a nearly 30-year career as a congressional lawyer on Capitol Hill, Dave drafted key legislation for the House of Representatives. The Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 was one of his cardinal efforts before he retired in 1974.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennie Meade. To her, we extend our sincere

sympathies.

The Class of 1940