Chiefly articles, correspondence, notes, and publications used in the compilation of his book, the National Education Association: a power base for education, concerning equality, desegregation of teachers' associations in South, political action for teachers' rights, the MEA-AFT merger attempt, and the history of the NEA. Also includes drafts and a copy of the book, writings and speeches by West, and personal artifacts such as plaques, certificates and diplomas.