Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged in eleven series.
Series I: Biographical Information is arranged alphabetically by document type and then chronologically.
Series II: Correspondence is arranged in three sub-series.
Sub-series A: General Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Sub-series B: Congratulatory Letters Received After Humphrey's Appointment as Secretary of State is arranged alphabetically by the last name of the sender.
Sub-series C: Letters Received After Humphrey's Resignation as Secretary of the Treasury is arranged by last name of the sender.
Series III: Subject Files is arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically.
Series IV: Public Appearances is arranged chronologically and includes correspondence, schedules, and programs.
Series V: Speeches and Public Statements is arranged in two sub-series.
Sub-series A: Unound Material is arranged chronologically.
Sub-series B: Bound Material is arrnaged chronologically.
Series VI: Appointment Books and Sheets is arranged alphabetically by document type and then chronologically.
Series VII: Invitations, Honors, and Awards is arranged in three sub-series.
Sub-Series A: Invitations and Calling Cards is arranged by document type and then chronologically.
Sub-series B: Honorary Degrees is arranged alphabeticaly by subject.
Sub-series C: Special Awards is arranged chronologically. It includes souvenirs and related memorabilia from Humphrey's visits aboard the USS Helena, USS Tang, and the USS Saratoga.
Series VII: Index Cards consists of index cards of persons who requested autographs from George M. Humphrey. Listed are names, addresses, and a list of items autographed.
Series IX: Articles is arranged chronologically.
Series X: Newspaper Clippings is arranged chronologically.
Series XI: Oversize Material is arranged by document type and then chronologically.