Harry C. Carver

Harry Clyde Carver (December 4, 1890 – January 30, 1977) was an American mathematician and academic, primarily associated with the University of Michigan.

Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Carver was educated at the University of Michigan, earning his B.S.

In 1930, Carver founded the journal Annals of Mathematical Statistics, which over time became an important periodical in the field.

In 1935, he helped to start the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, which in 1938 assumed control over the journal; Samuel S. Wilks succeeded Carver as editor in the same year.

With the coming of World War II, Carver devoted his energies to solving problems in aerial navigation, an interest he maintained for the remainder of his life.