The collection is mainly correspondence of the Institute from 1915 to 1962. It is arranged alphabetically according to subject files dealing mainly with education, government, and civic improvement, and includes several folders of newspaper and magazine clippings concerning the Institute and civic improvement. Also in the collection are fliers and pamphlets released by the Institute, including replies to questionnaires on current events on the issues involving the Institute for Public Service. The papers have been left in the same order and arrangement maintained by the Institute, and in most cases the subject headings for folders are worded just as Mr. Allen had them.
