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The Correspondence and Memoranda, 1944-1966, subseries traces the progression of the Office of Aging's antecedent committees. Established as an advisory committee, its expansion into program coordination, education, and lobbying agent through the period 19491961 forms the bulk of the material. Testimony and a draft of the Senior Citizen's Act of 1961 are included.

The Publishing Activity, 1956-1963, subseries is arranged alphabetically by title of work, contain correspondence regarding Tibbitts's efforts, and occasional manuscripts. Aging in the Modern World includes the published product.

The Teaching Activity, 1953-1968, subseries includes syllabi and correspondence regarding Tibbitts' teaching activities while in Washington, D.C. The university courses were on gerontology whereas the seminar focused on retirement planning.