A one page letter from Dr. Work to Dr. L. K. Atwood rquesting information pertaining to the colored men who served in the Mississippi legislature during Reconstruction for the 1915-1916 Negro Yearbook.
A one page letter from Dr. Work to Bishop Henry McNeal Turner rquesting information pertaining to the colored men who served in the Georgia legislature during Reconstruction.
One-page letter from Dr. W.E.B. DuBois to Monroe Work asking him to attend a conference in the coming summer to discuss methods of uplifting the black community. The Niagara Movement and N.A.A.C.P. are written on top of the letter.
Two-page letter seeking information from Monroe N. Work about his life for inclusion in the New Jersey Afro-American newspaper. More than 20 questions are listed in the letter, some of which have responses next to them written in pencil.
One-page letter responding to Anabelle Darden's request for information about Monroe N. Work to include in the New Jersey Afro-American newspaper. Work included a sketch of his life story and a photograph with his reponse.
Two-page unsigned letter to Booker T. Washington about Monroe N. Work's help to Robert E. Park during his work on "The Story of the Negro." Park writes about Work's cheerfulness, work ethic, and willingness to help. The letter also mentions a Mr. Scott, Mr. Wood, and Miss Sewall.
One-page letter to Monroe N. Work in College, Georgia, from Emmett Scott, a secretary at Tuskegee. Scott's letter references a separate letter for Work that had not been forwarded to him. Scott's letter is typed on Tuskegee Institute stationery.
A Postal Telegraph night telegram sent to Monroe N. Work at the Georgia State Industrial College in Savannah, Georgia from Tuskegee, Alabama. Booker T. Washington requests Work to meet him at the Seaboard Air Line Savannah Pullman car Friday night, May 29, at 8:25 pm.
A Western Union telegram sent to Monroe N. Work at the State Normal School College in Georgia from Beaufort, South Carolina. Booker T. Washington states that he will be at Tuskegee between June 4th and 7th and hopes that Work can visit then.
One-page letter requesting that Work meet with Washington about introducing a course at Tuskegee about sociology and history. Washington mentions he will be in Savannah on the 29th or 30th.
One-page typed document outlining Work's five-step plan, including building a library, releasing a bibliography, and creating a systemic gathering of data. "Original plan submitted to Booker T. Washington," is handwritten on document.
Two-pages of directions in case of the death of Florence Evelyn and Monroe Nathan Work. Contains information on the Work family's saving deposits, will, next-of-kin contacts, and details for funeral services.
Correspondence regarding a "Study of the Trends and Tendencies in the Occupation of Negroes in the United States" by the Personnel Bureau at Tuskegee. Correspondence also refers to the Department of Labor's "National Works Project for Negro White Collar Workers."
Four letters from Monroe N. Work to "Mr. Otis" regarding a "study of occupations in the Southern areas" in conjunction with the Agriculture Department. Three letters are dated July 1935, one letter is dated November 1935.
Letter from W. M. Smither to William Jay Schieffelin declining an invitation to attend the "Symposium on the Negro" at Tuskegee Institute. "Winston-Salem, N.C., R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company" is handwritten across the top of the letter.
Letter from A. M. Clough requesting an interview with Monroe N. Work for the following day, Wednesday. Printed on "International Business Machines Corporation, Tabulating Machine Division" stationery.
A letter from Chaplain Johnson to Coretta Scott King wishing her well with fundraising for the MLK Center for Social Justice and a five dollar contribution.
A letter from Chaplain Johnson to Coretta Scott King advising that she is the number one priority to have speak however, if she could not Rev. Fauntroy would be a welcomed second choice.
A letter from Coretta Scott King to Chaplain Johnson stating that at this time she will not be able to speak at this time due to her trying raise money for the upcoming center.
