Contains the screenplay for "The Night Before Christmas" by Judy Ryan, which is based off of Rehder's survival story from the S.S. Leopoldville sinking. There are edits and revisions written on this copy.

Contains correspondence from potential screenwriter for "The Night Before Christmas" as well as critiques and comments on the work. In addition, this folder includes Sundance Film Festival information from Judy Ryan.

Contains the final copy for Rehder's "The Ship Sinking," which is a novel of Rehder's account of the sinking of the Leopoldville.

Contains two copies of Rehder's "The Sinking Ship." These are manuscripts with edits and revisions written on them.

Contains additional edits and revisions not written on the manuscripts for "The Ship Sinking." Also included is correspondence from UNC Wilmington's Creative Writing Professor Philip Gerard providing feedback on Rehder's work.

Contains seven copies of "Many Were the Hearts," which is Rehder's short story about the sinking of the S.S. Leopoldville.

Contains handwritten notes for "Many Were the Hearts." Also included is correspondence between Rehder and people he sent the short story to.