Photocopies of handwritten and typewritten correspondence, mostly between Peterson and his family. He tells about his experiences in training and in France, including combat. His family writes about their activities and their concern for his safety. Peterson was wounded in combat and later killed on 11 November 1918, the last day of the war. Includes letters sent to Peterson's family following the war.

The collection contains accounts, receipts, statements, day books, and other business records of the Scipio, Utah Cooperative between 1869 and 1932.