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Chiefly speeches given to local businesses and clubs, mostly by James Southgate and James Southgate Jones, and memorials; clippings about speeches; articles and drafts of articles about Durham, local families and prominent citizens, some of which were written by Southgate Jones and published as a series in the Durham Morning Herald in 1945; children's stories; poetry written by family members; and a draft of an autobiography written by James Southgate Jones. Contains fragments and some anonymous writings. Arranged chronologically.

Handwritten and typewritten papers on a variety of topics, including social, political, and business issues. Contains extracts of Herbert Hoover's speeches from the time of his nomination for President in 1928 to 1931. Divided into two sections, one arranged by date, the other by subject and for the most part undated. Also includes fragments. Extracts of Hoover's speeches arranged at the end of the series.

Works generally on religious and church-related topics, chiefly written by Brasher. Includes both published work and unpublished writings. Personal diaries and family histories and biographies of individual Brasher family members are also included. Divided into the following subseries: General Writings and Speeches by Brasher; Sermons and Sermon Notes; Diaries; Biographical Sketches of Colleagues; Family Biography; Glimpses;The Way of Faith; Tribute and Some Other Writings and Miscellaneous.

Chiefly material about Eichelberger's army service. Arranged into subseries: Chronological, Subject, Press Releases, Dictation, and Published Works.

Chiefly typed transcripts, in bound and loose form, of Roper's public addresses and statements. The majority, many of which were broadcast over national radio, were delivered while Roper was Commissioner of Internal Revenue or Secretary of Commerce. Also includes two typed, unbound book manuscripts containing proofreaders' marks; correspondence about speaking engagements and book publication; and a small amount of press releases, printed speeches, speeches by others, and background material for speeches and books. Volumes contain some duplicates of loose material in the series.

Contains notes and texts for speeches by Alliance members, chiefly Hatcher; copies of addresses presented by non-Alliance members at Alliance meetings; unpublished manuscripts and manuscript fragments; copies of scholarly articles published by Hatcher in educational, vocational, and women's journals; and radio broadcast scripts. Miscellaneous writings and speeches by Alliance members outline the history, purpose, and various activities of the Alliance. Miscellaneous writings and speeches by others contain information on more general subjects such as southern women, youth in industry, migrant war workers, postwar economic outlook and rural education. Arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Primarily articles by Firor, arranged chronologically. Includes clippings, typescripts, radio address scripts, and some notes taken by Firor.

Published and unpublished material, including handwritten, typed, mimeographed and printed items, such as reprints, pamphlets, and clippings. Includes sermons, speeches, lectures, and addresses, and manuscripts for books and articles. Arranged in two divisions: writings of Marney and writings of others.