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This series is divided into subseries by identifiable families and individuals, ending with unidentified people. Several of the photographs and albums described in this series contain well-known and important Central Florida families. The series is generally arranged in alphabetical order by photograph title, however if found in an album, the photos are described according to their original placement in the album. One oversized photograph from this series is stored in the flat file.

Series II holds letters, photographs, writings and memorabilia that provide insight into Julian and Margaret Nally's families and interests. Correspondence with Julian Nally's parents contains incoming and outgoing letters. Curios and artifacts holds information about items that belonged to the Nally family. Julian's diary is typewritten and is in good order for the first four years before becoming disorganized. Incoming letters contain both personal letters and those from philatelists selling stamps. Nally lectured on books especially in a series at Rollins College. The Library folder contains information about his book purchases. A subseries is devoted entirely to Margaret Nally including photographs of her with her first husband, Ray Scudder. The file designated as Scudder family photographs may in fact be Austin family. News Clippings document Julian Nally's community activities. Photographs show family and friends, such as, his sister Mary Lee with her husband. Several images show the interior of Nally home in New York. Onie Monroe, a household employee is shown with his family, and several photographs show Edward Nally including a small framed image. Photographs of Julian Nally show him at various ages and those with Margaret often show them with other individuals. Postcards were clearly kept for their images and show a variety of places presumably visited by Nally. He wrote not only on botanical matters but also poetry and short stories, and examples of his work may be found in this series.

The Personal Certificates series includes four certificates. Two certificates honor the City of Fort Lauderdale Pioneership in 1954 and 1961. The additional two certificates were awarded to Mrs. Mattie Baker, Harry Elmo Baker's mother, for teaching first grade in 1915 and 1923. The series is organized in alphabetical order by title.

The series provides letters between Aleman and his family members and between Aleman and business workers. They share insight of Alemán's genealogy and his work ethic.

Series II contains correspondence mainly to the Kemble family concerning Edward W. Kemble's work, awards from the Wishaw Association, newspaper clippings, news releases, hand-drawn comics by Charles Crumb, post cards, exhibition flyers, catalogs, & posters, and written work which involves Francis Martin's Thesis, Book copyright, chapters and appendices. Christmas cards from the Kemble family and postcards from R. Crumb testifies to the fact that Francis Martin developed a relationship with the families while he conducted research for the thesis being written. Additionally, clippings that feature art by Edward W. Kemble and an article on Steve Lotz and his family can be seen. Original comics meticulously crafted and created by Charles Crumb can also be found here.

Series includes a biography of Vincent J. Fonelli; two photographs of Vincent J. Fonelli as Chief Aeronautical Instructor at the Miami Senior High School; black & white and color photographs of his art work such as busts, sculptures and paintings; architectural design for Dr. L. L. Witmoore Clinic; various home designs and floor plans; charcoal and water color free hand drawings completed as part of home work for the School of Architecture at the Columbia University and School of Art at the George Washington University.

Series IV: Personal Files, 1910-2015, Undated, artworks created by others, biographical documents, correspondence, exhibits and performances, memorabilia, memorial, miscellaneous items, news clippings, publications, and sound recordings.