The Paul Baker Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, administrative records, scripts, playbills, blueprints for theatre construction, periodical clippings and scrapbooks spanning the years 1925-1976 with the bulk of the material concerning the mid-century. The material from the latter years relates to Baker’s tenure at Trinity University, but the majority of the collection is from his years with Baylor University and his work with the Dallas Theatre Center. The collection also contains a small series of Kitty Baker’s correspondence and personal papers.

Rev. D.M.S. Bodenhamer was professor at Trinity in Tehuacana and Waxahachie. His papers consists of a journal detailing his time at Cumberland University and his beginnings at Trinity University, as well as letters from students at the time of his retirement. The journal is over 200 pages of hand-written entries including daily activities, poetry, prayers, etc. The first almost 90 pages deal with his journey from his home to college in 1866, his classes, activities, classmates and professors at Cumberland University. His years at Trinity are discussed and there are many transcribed letters to him about his time and influence while a professor there. The last date in his entries is 1926. Included is typed transcription of journal entries, transcribed by Suzanne Cockreham.

This collection consists of material from Susan Russell Marcus representing her involvement with the Learning About Learning Foundation, the creation of the New World Kids summer arts camp at the Aldrich Contemporary Arts Museum, the New World Kids book series, and interview footage of Paul Baker, as well as other projects she contributed to.