The correspondence in this series is arranged chronologically. Most of the correspondences are letters written to Eula Mae Massey either from college friends or gentlemen romantically interested in her. The majority of the letters are written to Eula Mae Massey from Percy Elliott Lindley or Joe C. Story. The letters offer a small glimpse into the personal and social life and romantic relationships of a young woman attending Elon College during the 1920s. In addition, the language found within the letters represents phrases and styles of writing during the 1920s era.

Of particular interest in the letters written to Eula Mae Massey from Percy Elliott Lindley is the correspondence that discusses his strong interest in her and how he wishes he could get down to Elon to visit her and be near her again. For example, in one letter Lindley writes to Massey he states, “Really my E-Mae, I like you so much and long for some occasion in and through which I may exhibit this very ‘care’, as you prefer to call it” (1:2).

An interesting historical linguistic piece of information can be found in a letter typed by Percy Elliott Lindley that was sent to Eula Mae Massy in December 1921. In the letter, he discusses in detail about a new phrase that he has recently learned and adapted. The letter states, “E-Mae, let me tell you a consoling motto I learned yesterday. While it is not new by any means, still it says so much in a short space. Here it is: ‘This too will pass away’” (1:2).

Through correspondences with the pastor, Joe C. Story, a love affair and interest in Eula Mae are revealed. In many of the earlier letters that Joe C. Story wrote to Eula Mae Massey, he came across as a friend, listener, and companion. However, in one particular letter that he wrote to her in December of 1921, he states “For I have only been knowing you such a short time, but that don’t keep me from loving you, as I told you this afternoon. I have been with lots of girls, but you have had more effect on me than all the rest” (1:2).

A good friend of Eula Mae Massey’s, Elise Caddell, wrote Eula Mae a letter that describes with some detail the life she is living as a teacher in Elon, NC. It is hard to determine from the letter where she taught and for how long. Caddell describes what her school room looks like, the size of the first grade class, and the dormitory that she lives in. She also mentions all the “good-looking boys” who are “real nice” that she goes out with every now and then (1:1).

Also found within this series, is a letter typed and signed by W.A. Harper, the President of Elon College from 1911-1931. In the letter, he writes to Eula Mae Massey to inform her that he found out that she had gone home for a couple of days. He concludes the letter by encouraging her to resume her studies and continue school in order to receive her degree in 1922 (1:3).

There are a number of other letters in this series that contain similar information and phrases as the ones mentioned previously. Each letter shows how the different men in Eula Mae Massey’s life during the early 1920s expressed their love and interest for her.

The pamphlets in this series are arranged chronologically. A majority of the pamphlets are publications for events that took place at Elon College. Although many of the pamphlets and programs do not differ much from what is printed today, they present a historical view of what types of programs and events were taking place at Elon College during the 1920s.

Of particular interest in this series is a 1922 program from the Elon College Department of Music, presenting the “Diploma Recital” (2:1). Eula Mae Massey was the Mezzo-Soprano singer during the program. In addition, there is also a copy of the Elon College 1922 Commencement program (2:1).

The photographs in this series are divided into negatives and photographic prints. There are no dates, names, or places recorded on the majority of the print photographs. The images captured in many of these photographs portray groups of people standing together, people in a small boat on a lake, and individuals enjoying the outdoors.

The items in this series have no particular arrangement. It is a collection of miscellaneous printed materials, in which many have no dates or places recorded. The majority of the items in this series are small business card like papers that have an individual’s name printed on the front in a fancy type script (often referred to as “calling cards”). On some of the cards, there are hand-written notes and messages that do not particularly relate to any other information found within the collection.

Of particular interest in this series is an original “Dean’s Permit”, signed by the Dean of Men, February 11, 1922. The permit represents the permission slip that women had to receive in order to travel off Elon College’s campus during the 1920s. The permit was made out to Eula Mae Massey, giving her permission to go to her home in Mebane, NC for two days. Moreover, in the space where the Dean of Men was to sign, the signature of the Acting Dean of Women, Mrs. Catherine L. Sturm is in its place (4:1).