Letters on a variety of subjects between Nelson and others, includes one letter to and a reply from Eugene McCarthy. One original letter has been removed and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.

Letters regarding Federal Emergency Relief Administration, Resettlement Administration, President's Committee on Farm Tenancy, and the International Labor Organization.

Letters on a variety of professional topics.

Correspondence between Nelson and others including George Thomas, president of the University of Utah; John C. Swensen; John R. Lewis; and Robert Hinckley about Nelson's possible nomination and selection as president of that institution. Includes a long commentary on Nelson's hesitancy to accept or consider the position because of Utah's political and religious situation at the time, and his loss of hearing.

Letters between Nelson and others including George Thomas, John C. Swensen, John R. Lewis, Robert Hinckley, E. E. Erickson, and Roy D. Thatcher regarding the presidency of the University of Utah.

Letters from a variety of people regarding three different meetings of the ILO.

Letters which report Nelson's activities in Cuba.

Letters regarding Nelson's trip to Europe including those from Germans Barbel Oliver and Frau Leber (in German) whom he met on his visit to occupied Germany.

Letters to and from a variety of people concerning Nelson's trip to Brazil to study agriculture and education.

Letters to and from people regarding Nelson's activities in Italy, including letters from Professor Manlio Rossi Doria.

Correspondence between Nelson and Victor Mills regarding a possible appointment for Nelson to work with the United Nations in the United Arab Republic.

Correspondence between Nelson and George E. Spencer regarding the possibility of having Nelson work with Spencer in the Philippines.

Correspondence and forms regarding retirement and Social Security.

Letters from a number of personal and professional acquaintances expressing congratulations on Nelson's retirement from the University of Minnesota.

Correspondence regarding Nelson's resignation from the National Planning Association.

Letters on a variety of subjects between Nelson and a number of people, includes some political opinions in the form of letters to Senator Arthur V. Watkins and copies of other people's correspondence which relate to some interest of Nelson's.