The original order of these papers could not be recreated, so it was necessary to impose some order upon the papers. This order takes into account the order that the papers were in prior to processing as well as the anticipated needs of researchers. Generally, the order was determined by importance and scale. The papers are organized, first, by correspondence, which is the bulk of the collection and appears to have played a significant role in Meyer's professional and personal life. The individuals with whom Meyer corresponded most frequently appear in the first boxes; his correspondence with the philologist Lee Hollander has a box all of its own. Then, less frequent correspondents are organized alphabetically by last name (where available) and chronologically. The “Professional Correspondence” subseries is for letters that are related to various endeavors, such as book selling and publishing, teaching, and the publication of research. Here, too, the institutions with which Meyer was in closest contact are sorted into individual folders, while the others are organized alphabetically and chronologically. Due to the often-friendly nature of Meyer’s correspondence with others, there is a great deal of overlap between the various subseries; professional letters were not only about business, but also about forming courteous relationships with colleagues. Correspondence with friends, family, and spouses are in the “Personal Correspondence” subseries. These letters are not merely of nostalgic value, but rather, they bear witness to everyday life in the United States during the various stages of Meyer’s life (in Texas, in the Kenedy internment camp, in rural Pennsylvania, and in Nashville). Researchers interested in Meyer’s writing (as an academic and as editor of Organic Gardening magazine), research, and teaching can find manuscripts, drafts, and publications in the “Writing” series. The “Lawsuit/Investigation” series is comprised of correspondence and legal materials that Meyer and others gathered in preparation for his defense. The “Juist School” series contains correspondence with students and faculty at the innovative school, as well as some publications. Finally, the “Newspaper and Magazine Clippings” and “Personal” series contain materials that were probably of emotional value to Meyer, to some degree. As an enthusiastic reader, Meyer collected newspapers, writing notes in them and writing to the editor. Lists of his books that he begrudgingly sold can be viewed in the “Personal” series, along with various book publication announcements, CARE package receipts, certificates acknowledging only some of his accomplishments, and photographs of friends and family.