Organized according to interview and visit, DeVinney discusses projects and proposals with professionals in the field of social science. The documented interviews describe the background of the interviewee, their current research and Devinney's thoughts or actions on whether or not these proposals would be acceptable RF research grant projects. He is involved in the progress of the RF programs, development of new projects and financing current and future research. The diary documents Devinney's trip to Latin America. It documents the progress and development of many foreign educational institutions, and the Rockefeller Foundation Agricultural Program. He returns to the RF office and continues to meet and interview professionals.