Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Dr. Sherrill Cleland, dean of academic affairs and professor of economics at Kalamazoo (Mich.) college, will speak on "The Effects of International Programs on the Campus Community" at 2 p.m. Monday in the Student Union Theater."

Patent for a new and useful cutting mechanism for harvesters or mowers. This design is to "provide a ball-bearing for the cutter-bar which shall support the same so that it will not have a sliding contact with its support" (line 18 - 22).

Patent for a new and useful improvement in "pitman connections for mowing-machines an harvester"(line 10 - 11).

Newspaper clipping of an article about Suzie Parish's acceptance into the WASP program and continuation in aviation.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Railway Express Co. discussing a damaged shipment of snapdragon plants.

A letter written to Mr. Thos. W. Peck, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 27, 1939. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the interest Peck showed in the enterprise into which he had invested his savings confirming that the information from Peck allowed him to succeed in eliminating the "disturbing factor". Carswell assures Peck that his name was never used.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a note that says "hope these cards interest you" on the back. The photo on the reverse side shows the ruins of the Burdick House after a fire burned it down on December 9, 1909 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The building is almost completely destroyed, most of the area is covered in smoke while three firemen are standing in a ground talking together.

Postcard of the Kalamazoo Fire Department. The fire fighters are lined up in five ascending rows up the front stairs of a building. Two men are sitting in chairs centered in front of the five rows. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a hand written message.

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of "the Fire" taking place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is the fire that burnt down the Burdick House on December 9, 1909; this picture shows the fire at three A. M. Almost all of the front wall of the building has been destroyed, most of the other walls have been totally wiped out.

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph showing the "Grand Rapids Fire Engine at Burdick House Fire Kalamazoo, Mich." There is also a note on the back written by Smith detailing his arrival to Grand Rapids. The photograph shows the fire engine parked outside of a building with men standing around it; the wagon has a large steamer engine.

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of the "Battle Creek Fire Engine at Kalamazoo, Mich. Dec. 9-1909 Burdick House Fire." Smith says that "Battle Creek was called at 12:50 A. M. at 2 A. M. we were there with our Engine Hose wagon." The photograph shows the fire engine parked on a street with hoses hooked up to it; there are firemen working on the fire and with their fire engine. Another caption on the photograph says that it was "6 below zero" while they were working on the fire.

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of the Burdick House prior to the fire that burned it down. The note on the back of the card reads: "Started here in [the] basement and burned the entire block about $850,000 fire." This photograph shows the building intact with people walking underneath the awnings on the sidewalk; the caption on the photo reads: "Burdick House Kalamazoo, Mich., Burned - Dec. 9-1909."

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph showing the destruction of the Burdick House on the "Morning of Dec. 9-1909. Kalamazoo, Mich." The photograph shows the massive damage to the front wall of the building as it has been burned down by a fire; there are firemen holding a large hose trying to put out the fire.

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a note saying: "Just of Hotel Lobby and Arcade all gone now." The photo on the reverse side of the card shows the lobby and arcade inside of the Burdick House in Kalamazoo, Michigan; after the fire on December 9, 1909 all of this was totally destroyed.

Statement of the fulfillment of a mortgage paid by Henry B. Robischung of Kalamazoo, Michigan; this release deed is from Amelia Francis Robischung, the widow of Henry, acknowledging the that mortgage in "Volume 4, pages 10-13 of the Deed of Trust records of Kerr County, Texas, is fully satisfied and discharged." The second paragraph is signed by the notary public acknowledging that Amelia appeared and is the same person whose name is on the document.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated November 16, 1938. Peck advises Carswell regarding a letter that was received by them and by other creditors. He advises that Carswell has a fine opportunity in Abilene and they are very hopeful that nothing will undermine it.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated Nobember 10, 1938. Peck replies to Carswell confiming there are some very definite reasons for their firm attitude toward his account suggesting an ulterior force in Carswell's personnel which may not be working for the best interests of the Company.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Co., Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated March 4, 1939. Peck acknowledges the letter of the 27th from Carswell stating that it did himself a lot of good by confirming his own fears noting his relief that Carswell had eliminated the disturbing factor.

Wanted Poster for Harry Irvine, issued from Kalamazoo County, Michigan, April 15, 1916.

Invoice from Railway Express Agency Incorporated for the shipment of three boxes of plants from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Galveston, Texas. The total charge was $4.22 and the invoice was stamped paid on the 4th of November, 1955.

A photograph print showing the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 1689, 4-6-0 (Class G-5s), Kalamazoo, MI.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Wolverine Plant Farms informing them that the shipment of Snapdragons they sent him arrived in very bad condition and he would like them to send another batch.

Letter A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Wolverine Plant Farms enclosing a check for $7.50.