This series consists of materials pertaining generally to Harrison's life. The series includes several biographical sketches, a collection of negative articles and editorials from the Chicago American (a Republican newspaper) about Harrison and his record as mayor, political pamphlets touting Harrison's accomplishments as mayor, letters of introduction, diplomas, and clippings of newspaper stories about Harrison. This series also includes a number of certificates presented to Harrison in connection with various awards, appointments, and honors. Clippings of newspaper and magazine articles which only mention Harrison, and are not primarily about his life, are arranged in Series 8 (Clippings).