Abstract Kenneth J. Carpenter (1916-1999), librarian, came to the University of Nevada in 1962. Among the positions he held until his retirement in 1981, was assistant and associate library director, and head of the Special Collections Department. In addition, he and his wife, Patricia, founded the Black Rock Press in 1964, dedicated to the practice and teaching of finely printed books. The collection contains Carpenter's personal reminiscences of his World War II experiences with the 856th Bomb...