Contains notes, letters, journals, clippings, and other material gathered by Harris. Much of the material relates to his travels to Russia, and includes materials gathered or produced by Kiefer B. Sauls. Dated from between 1926 and 1969.

Contains notes and writing created or collected by Harris during his travels to Russia in 1929.

Contains correspondence, writings, clippings, and other materials related to the Biro-Bidjan Colonization Project in Birobidzhan, Russia. Materials date from approximately 1929 to 1969.

Contains correspondence concerning faculty appointments, terminations, salaries and insurance premiums. Materials date from between 1950 and 1951.

Contains salary schedules, and letters of acceptance and appointment concerning non-academic personnel (28 items). Materials date from between 1951 and 1952.

Contains salary schedules, budget estimates, and letters of acceptance, appointment and termination concerning Brigham Young University faculty positions. Materials date from between 1945 and 1951.