Dwight McCarty was born at Sioux City, Iowa in 1878. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School (1897), Grinnell College (1901) and Harvard Law School (1904). In 1904 he joined his father George B. McCarty's law firm (McCarty & McCarty) in Emmetsburg. He remained in practice in Emmetsburg throughout his career. McCarty was the author of numerous books and articles on legal and historical topics. Many of his publications dealt with lawyers and law office management and with the history of Palo Alto County, the state of Iowa and the town of Emmetsburg.
From the description of Dwight Gaylord McCarty papers, 1905-1972. (Iowa Sate Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 57318707
McCarty graduated from Harvard Law School in 1904, practiced law in Emmetsburg, Iowa and authored a number of works on the law.
From the description of At Harvard Law School 1901-1904. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 234339822
