This series contains incoming correspondence addressed to Deborah (Schumann) Harris and members of her immediate family, as well as correspondence exchanged between Deborah Harris and her husband, Delmer D. Harris, and two daughters, Margaret Harris and Katherine (Harris) Parran. The correspondence is generally composed of typed and handwritten letters, postcards, and greeting cards celebrating various holidays. Topics discussed within the correspondence include academic and professional pursuits, moves, marriages and relationships, celebrations and vacations, health concerns, local events in Kansas, school events, community and volunteer work, and other details about the daily personal lives of people within Deborah Harris's social circle.

Any photographs, newspaper clippings, and other attachments included with the correspondence were kept with the correspondence.