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Series includes handwritten and typed manuscripts describing Ridlon's research into surgical and therapeutic treatments for conditions such as scoliosis, spondylitis, and other diseases or deformities. Also includes several folders of ephemera, letters of reference, diplomas and certificates. Ridlon's obituary is also included.

The materials in this series are a rich source of information regarding Gedney's projects, his interests, his personal reflections - including his thoughts about the subjects he was photographing, and detailed information about his camera and darkroom techniques.

Primarily features 40 chapters of the "Life and Letters of J. M. Kell," (undated) written by his wife, along with tributes and extracts. There is also poetry, commentary on a Bible verse, a few stories, and the "Recollections of Miss Fredrica Bremer," written by Mrs. Kell,