The papers of George J. Carr are divided into two series: Papers and Photographs.
Papers (1965-1968) consist largely of the letters that Carr wrote home to his family during his time in Vietnam leading up to his death. Letters to his parents and siblings describe his duties in the military and his concern for the welfare of the natives living near his Army base. His descriptions of their plight eventually led his family to gather clothes and food to send to Vietnam. Transcriptions to many of the letters can be found in a scrapbook compiled by his mother. Also included are poems written by Carr during his military service. Many of the poems reflect his Catholic faith, and all reveal a young man overwhelmed by the chaotic surroundings he found in Vietnam. Condolence letters from Army personnel describing the circumstances of his death, forms regarding the disposition of his personal belongings, and a funeral register document Carr's death and funeral. Other materials include some scattered military papers, military awards and certificates, and ephemeral items.
Photographs (1961-1967) contain pictures of Carr at various stages in his life. There are twelve bust-view photographs of Carr in uniform, likely taken in 1966. Undated photographs from his childhood how him as he grew up. Several high school identification cards from the early 1960's have photographs of a teenaged Carr. There is also a shot of his casket from his funeral in Wisconsin.
