The collection consists of two series, correspondence and business records. The correspondence and business records provide financial background and detail information regarding the store's business. Some of the more interesting letters are to: Ferris Institute (1906), Douma Brothers (1906), Board of Public Works (1907), Denison, Dykema & Co. (1909), Sanitary Plumbing Co. (1909), Pulte Plumbing & Heating Co. (1909) and Automobile Repair & Supply Co. (1911). Business records consist of day books, cash books, sale books, and account journals; containing information regarding accounts, sales, debits and credits, business transactions.