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This collection contains a hand-made photo book made by Ernest L. Bigler in 1925 featuring photographs of the Chattahoochee River near its source in White County, Georgia, combined with the words to Sidney Lanier's 1877 poem "Song of the Chattahoochee." It also includes a letter from Lanier's son Henry W. Lanier to Bigler from 1925 regarding the photo book Bigler hoped to publish. There is also a letter from Anges Brosnan to the president of the Lanier Association of Macon, Georgia from 1929 asking for photographs of the Chattahoochee River to be used for a friend's class. Eleven loose photographs are included.

The collection consists of letters from Ernest Leo Gordon to his mother, Mrs. E.L. Gordon of Hull, Georgia. Letters describe Gordon's basic training at Fort McPherson, Georgia; Camp Bowie, Texas; and his radio training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. In 1945, Gordon wrote from England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia mainly about family, friends, and items he requests. Gordon's letters also mention the battles he participated in and his duties during the post war months.

Toy magic lantern, metal body mounted on a wooden base, removable interior glass tube, viewing lens, housed in an original box with instructions printed on the inside in German, English, and French. Missing metal chimney and base for glass tube. Includes 12 glass slides.

The collection consists of an 11 page typescript titled A big mistake, from This Very Earth. The typescript is signed "Erskine Caldwell."

The collection consists of a short story titled Crown-Fire by Erskine Caldwell. Written in the first person, the story recalls young passion and love. Page six contains Caldwell's autograph.

The collection consists of two items: a typewritten manuscript titled Girl With Figurines, by Erskine Caldwell, autographed by Caldwell at the end; a typewritten letter dated September 9, 1968, "Dear Hoke Norris," signed "Erskine Caldwell," regarding Norris' review of Summertime Island.

The collection consists of correspondence from Erskine Caldwell to his editors (1952-1960). Correspondence regard travel plans, Caldwell's novels and current projects. In a letter to Arthur H. Thornhill from Victor Webright, dated February 16, 1953, Weybright critisizes Caldwell's The Bastard, and writes that it should not be released at this time.

The collection consists of correspondence from Erskine Caldwell to Stetson Kennedy regarding Kennedy's book, Palmetto Country, which is part of the "American Folkways" series edited by Caldwell.

The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated April 26, 1947, "Dear Mr. Sumner," signed "Erskine Caldwell," regarding Caldwell's work titled Daughter.

The collection consists of eight motion picture contracts from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, signed by Erskine Caldwell, 1833-1834. Contracts are signed for the follownig films: Express Train Robbery, Lady Comes to Town, Lost Laughter, Louisiana Lou, Stranger's Return, Timber, Wheat, and Wicked Woman.