A correspondence file of Rush Rhees, president of the Memorial Art Gallery, covering such topics as gifts, memberships, the opening and inaugural exhibition of the gallery, art works, lectures, facilities, and shipping. Mostly copies of outgoing letters from Rhees and George L. Herdle, secretary and art director of the gallery, with some incoming correspondence from members, donors, other museums, and Memorial Art Gallery board members and officers such as Julius M. Wile.

Receipted bills and related correspondence. Gives an insight into purchases and activities of the Memorial Art Gallery during the early years of its existence.