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. The Institute has named its Harry C. Carver Medal after him.
In 1935, he contributed to the creation of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, which took over the journal in 1938; Samuel S. Wilks succeeded Carver as editor that same year. The institute later honored him with a medal named after Harry C. Carver.