Collections : [University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library]

The Performances series includes performance programs, itineraries, correspondence sent or received at the time of the performance or about the performance itself, newspaper articles and reviews of the performance, performance contracts, as well as scattered photographs. Additionally, at the beginning of each year is a folder containing calendars and planners kept by Bolcom and Morris during that year. At the end of each year (up to 1998), there are one or more folder(s) containing financial information about performances given that year, including expenses, earnings received, and often additional performance information arranged by the performance date. Of note within this series is the inclusion of the script and music written by Bolcom for Casino Paradise, performed June 7-21, 1992, as well as an audiocassette of a concert performed February 23/24/25, 1996.

Also found within the series are digital documents of Bolcom's and Morris's discography and performance listing as of 2018.

Materials in the Personal series (1 linear foot) document Shepherd's personal and professional life from his time as a Boy Scout to his activities post-retirement from Loomis, Sayles and Co. in 1995. Shepherd arranged many of his documents in binders, with sticky notes affixed to various pages noting what he thought was important. These binders were kept in Shepherd's original order. Becasue of this, some personal materials are also scattered throughout the Philanthropy series, particularly in the Letters subseries and University of Michigan subseries (for example, the item titled 'Elbel Club/My Parents' in the University of Michigan subseries contains various documents related to the lives of his parents). The Personal series includes correspondence; family documents; school materials; photographs, a photograph album, and ephemera.

In the Personal series are found a small folder of biographical materials, including an article and two curricula vitae; materials relating to Callow's speaking engagements not affiliated with ERAmerica or W.O.M.E.N.; and correspondence with various individuals, including Helen Milliken.

The Personal series (1999- 2012) includes documents relating to Cimprich's professional achievements, appointment, tenure, fellowships, and her Curriculum Vitae. The contents are arranged alphabetically.

The Personal and Biographical series (2.5 linear feet, including audio-visual materials, 4.78 GB online, and 1 oversize folder, 1932-2012), is divided into four subseries: Collected Personal Material; University of Michigan Law School; News Media; and Audio-Visual Material. Most of the folders in this series, including some containing correspondence, were placed into this category by Judge Kennedy.

The Personal and Family Papers series (10 linear feet) contains diaries and poetry written by Vining. The materials are divided into two sub-series: Diaries and Poems.