This collection documents the Reid and Lochrane families, as well as the associated families Grant and Rudolph. The bulk of papers is correspondence, primarily from Sallie Fannie Reid. Other items include legal material from Osborne Augustus Lochrane such as speeches, legal decisions, telegraphs, and a funeral announcement; a valedictory speech, calling cards, calendars, receipts, and poetry from the Lochrane family; and receipts and Confederate Army military passes from the Reid family. In addition, there is a 1888 playbill, a will, a land deed, Spring Street Elementary School promotional material, newspaper clippings, wedding anniversary announcement, and biography of William Daniel Grant. Of special note are slave bills of sale, Civil War military maps, and a letter written by Governor John Slaton to his brother-in-law regarding the aftermath of the Leo Frank trail.