The first several folders of this collection contain general information regarding the Declaration and the history behind it. Included are copies of contemporary letters giving mention to events in 1775, biographical information of individual persons, and book excerpts arguing against the authenticity of the document. NOTE: Many folders covering years in the second half of the 20th century also contain information arguing against the authenticity of the document. The remaining folders document the yearly Charlotte celebrations of the signing of the Declaration. They are mostly documented with newspaper clippings, brochures, letters of invitation, programs of the celebrations, and, in some cases, souvenir booklets (these booklets are noted in their respective files, but are housed in DC Case 2).