The collection consists of classwork and speeches written by Wilson. The speeches include his Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1848 and his graduation address.

The collection consists of Johnston's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1896.

The collection consists of a letter written in 1842 to James Morrow. The letter discusses Morrow's decision to leave Davidson College and describes conditions at Davidson.

The collection consists of letters written by Hamilton to his brother. The letters describe student life at Davidson College in the 1830s.

The collection consists of a speech, "Front View of the Campus" written while Allison was a student at Davidson. Further material on Allison can be found on microfilm in the Southern Historical Collection, University of North Carolina, Accession M-2855.

The collection consists of Maloney's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1871

The collection consists of a certificate from the Army Training Corps at Davidson College (1918), correspondence from F. L. Jackson and Davidson College president, William J. Martin (1921), minutes of the meeting of the Student Body of Davidson College, (1921), and an invitation to a cadet supper (1922). The correspondence from Martin and the minutes relate to the question of hazing.

The collection consists of a handwritten outline for McGehee's Inaugural Address in 1876.

The collection consists of a speech, "The Uses of Persecution," given before the Philanthropic Society in 1882.

The collection consists of college compositions, and speeches, including English's valedictory address. The speeches and papers are on such topics as the Catholic Church, Bible history and happiness.

The collection consists of a speech, "Prince Bismark" given by Kirkpatrick as a representative of the Philanthropic Society in 1881.

The collection consists of correspondence with Dr. George B. Watts on courses taught at Davidson (1926) and with L.M. Hoffman on college development (1916).

The collection consists of Goodman's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1897.

The collection consists of 3 speeches: Caldwell's valedictory address to the Philanthropic Society, his graduation speech, "A Defense of Phrenology," and a speech made before the Society as an alumnus in 1843.

The collection consists of Wharton's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1876.

The collection consists of a notebook, "My Credentials to Establish My Credibility and Competence," compiled by Cade. The notebook contains copies of Cade's resume and biographical information and copies of his correspondence with political figures.

The collection consists of correspondence, printed materials, and financial materials. The correspondence concerns Jetton's license as a Registered Pharmacist, invitations, and voter registration. The printed materials include a 1922 directory of Druggists in North Carolina, soft drink tickets, and a newsletter, "The Dixie Queen," issued by William Leslie Harvey in Iredell County. The financial materials are cancelled checks for 1903 to 1906.

The collection consists of a handwritten account of Smith's recollections of his student days. The account was written for Miss Cornelia Shaw in 1920.

The collection consists of Gamble's Senior Oration given at the Davidson College Commencement of 1923.

The collection consists of Milner's Representative Speech on "The Rhetorical Art" delivered July 16, 1868.

The collection consists of Henderson's Inaugural address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1885.

The collection consists of a 1914-1915 Davidson College Student handbook with handwritten notes by W. Bonner Knox. The notes include scores for baseball and football games, his class schedule and some class notes.

The collection consists of Doub-Kerr's correspondence with Willa Cather, Chalmers Davidson, and Henry T. Lilly.