Papers chiefly of Benjamin Coleman; appears to have been part of a correspondence file. Correspondents include Epes Sargent and Charles F. Livermore. The Transcriptions consist of original typescripts and 2 carbons of most of the collection contents. The spirit writings are of Benjamin Franklin and Estelle Livermore (wife of Charles F. Livermore). The Seance reports are those of the Livermores and of some sessions held at "Mr. Stanford's" (Thomas Welton Stanford?).