American cardinal who served as Archbishop of St. Louis from 1968 to 1979. He was created a cardinal in 1969. He served as Bishop of Lafayett-in-Indiana from 1957 to 1965 and Bishop of Columbus from 1965 to 1968. During his term as an archbishop, Carberry was a strong advocate for ecumenicism and racial equality.
 
DS - Document Signed:  cacheted postal first day cover, 1985, The Carols of Christmas. Fully signed with title of office. Nice example.