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Series VIII contains materials that document Michael Spencer's collecting interests and his personal achievements as well as materials that are not covered by the other series. His book collection mainly focuses on bromeliads and may be found by searching our online catalog. The book card index on bromeliads explains where in the books one may find references to bromeliads. Spencer's own writings may be found in the Author Files. Spencer also collects historical items and a few of them may be found here. Many photographs taken by Spencer may be found throughout the collection, but his personal albums documenting the Gotha property owned by Henry Nehrling and Julian Nally are held in this series. Some examples of Spencer's botanical art may be found in the folder of sketches. Spencer is an alumnus of both Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida, and his Distinguished Graduate Award and his graduation tassels document his success.

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.

Series includes Harry A. Finney's accounting and membership certificates, various correspondence, portrait photographs, publication advertisements, and a handcarved wooden plaque given to him from one of his former students.

The Personal Files series contains the personal papers of Howard Duerr. Items in this series include Duerr's academic and employment records, as well as information on conferences he attended and a folder of photographs. However, the bulk of the series is dedicated to his personal correspondence and writings. Correspondence files are foldered by correspondent alphabetically, and include Duerr's correspondence with authors such as August Derleth, as well as his personal correspondence with his wife and professional correspondence with colleagues. The Writings subseries includes Duerr's writings from his youth until his death, and are often bound into volumes. Of interest in this subseries are copies of his thesis and dissertation and the notes for his planned autobiography.