Collection consists of a typed manuscript written by Franklin and Betty J. Parker about the life and accomplishments of Myles Horton. The academic paper also contains a chronology of Horton's life and a bibliography. The paper was published in 1991, one year after Horton's death. The paper divides Myles Horton's life into several sections by events in his life. The biography begins with his childhood and explores the creation of the Highlander Folk School and the challenges Horton faced while trying to provide education for an underrepresented population. The manuscript is sixteen pages long. Franklin and Betty J. Parker state in their manuscript that Horton is worth writing about and studying because of his legacy and impact on local values.