Contains letters, notes, pamphlets, clippings, and other materials by Kane. Materials document his activities, including his work at the hospital and his family relationships. Materials date from between 1869 and 1929.

Autograph letter signed, from Elisha Kent Kane to “My dear cousin” Mary, very fragile, expresses thanks for the game she sent them for Christmas, tells story of how Thomas (Jr.) “owed his life or at least his health to our dog,” includes note from EWK on back, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 3 January 1869.

Autograph letter signed, from H.S.S. Smith to Elisha Kent Kane, sends Elisha’s grades for the year (he was ranked 1st in his class), graduation, 2 pp., written on both sides, 21 July 1876.

Autograph letter signed, from cousin Alice to “My dear 2 ½” [Elisha], unable to come to commencement, hopes to see him soon, 1 p., folded, 17 June 1878.

Autograph letter signed, from C.J.S. [Charles Shields?] to Elisha, written on both sides of a card, sends a quick note, 1 p., 30 June 1878.

Autograph letter signed, from H.S.S. Smith to Elisha, writes from camp, answers his “proposition” in the negative, 1 p., folded, written on 3 sides, 25 July 1878.

Autograph letter signed, from H.S.S. Smith to Elisha, recovering from neuralgia, tells about his stay at Princeton, writes of mutual acquaintances, 3 pp., written on both sides, 30 December 1878.

Autograph letter signed, from C.J. Shields to Elisha, he wouldn’t take a part in a play, 1 p., folded, written on 3 sides, December 1878.

Autograph letter signed, from cousin Lottie to Harriet and Elisha, is feeling sick, update on the cousins’ activities, 2 pp., both folded and written on 4 sides, 4 January 1879.

Autograph letter signed, from H.S.S. Smith to Elisha, ink has faded and is very light, just arrived in Lawrence (Kansas) and feels very welcome, describes the condition of the university and various departments, enjoys his job teaching, 3 pp., all written on both sides, 16 February 1879.