This collection contains correspondence from Wilmington native Will Inman to Neal Thomas, as well as some of Inman's works and letters to additional recipients.

The collection highlights Dr. Edwin A. Alderman, who died while serving as the first President of the University of Virginia, 1904 - 1931. Dr. Alderman previously had served as President of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and President of Tulane University. This collection includes a book of photographs from the UVA book store, as well as a photograph of Charles D. McIver and a newspaper article announcing Alderman's death.

Contains an undated news clipping with tribute to Dr. E.A. Alderman; a document titled, Biographical Dictionary of Educators; a photo of Charles D. McIver.