Collection contains materials primarily related to the 1984 elections. They include correspondence with public officials (among others), articles, and studies. The materials reflect Brown's interest and involvement in the Democratic Party, national legislation, and issues regarding gay rights.

Tax ledger recording individual taxes owed by citizens in Orange County, N.C., for 1875.

Collection consists of a volume (204p.) of tax lists for 1875, collecting land, stocks, personal property, poll tax payment (delineated by race), and livestock values for individuals in Hillsborough (also spelled Hillsboro), Cedar Grove, Little River, Mangum, Durham, Patterson, and Chapel Hill townships. Taxable individuals are listed alphabetically within each township's section.