This collection contains a memoir draft authored by Alan Solomon, M.D. The working title is "The Life and Memories Alan Solomon, M.D.: Physician, Scientist, Stone Mason, and Plantsman." In the 194-page typed document, Solomon details his life and career as a physician as well as his personal relationships and experiences.

A collection of hand-colored glass slides depicting ornamental gardens in the Knoxville, Tennessee, area in the early 20th century. The slides feature a variety of garden styles, plants, flowers, and foliage. Some of the slides are credited to Knoxville photographer, Jim Thompson, and it is possible that he produced all of them.