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The Warren Sturtevant Merriam series consists of logs and diaries from three cruises on the Yacht Bel Mer taken by the Merriam's and their friends in 1952, 1953 and 1956. These are humorous, through difficult to follow due to heavy use of nicknames and sailing jargon.

Helen Bell Merriam was apparently a daughter of a wealthy Chicago family. The photograph album in her series dates from 1914-1947 and provides an interesting picture of the vacation activities enjoyed by a young woman of her class. Other materials include a brief correspondence with a distant relative concerning the genealogy of the Merriam family, and a biographical sketch.

The Charles Wolcott Merriam series contains one printed sermon delivered by the Reverend Merriam in 1948 at the Park Congregational Church. There are also obituary clippings and typed letters containing his plans for his own memorial service and a list of bequests.