Personal papers include documents collected by Michael Shaara in his personal life. Michael Shaara wrote his writing ideas in journals. The series contains his Army insignia (1946), papers from the St. Petersburg, Florida Police Department, his curriculum vitae, a medical report from his brain injury (1987), and student papers from Rutgers University.
Personal papers of Alex Haley inlcude his biography, Grammy Awards ceremony program (1978), United States Coast Guard articles, materials he collected from organizations, blueprints of an auditorium, family history research, documents on the Haley Manors, notes, and a wallet.
Contains personal photographs (and photocopies) of Philip Sperling and his family. Amy Sperling (donor/daughter of Philip Sperling) appears in some photographs.
Folder includes ELANCO specimen label booklets, correspondence, notes, ordinances, symposium list of participants, clippings, directions, and information sheets for Monsanto, JLB International Chemical Inc., and Maintain A.