Abstract The Vontella Hess Buchholz Kimball papers (1931-1971) consist of correspondence, notebooks, and newspaper clippings concerning her activities as national education director of a large cosmetic firm and her interest in the Middle East. Vontella (1906-1971) was an active and independent woman with a desire to travel. She often lectured on charm and beauty at business and social clubs, and was also in demand as a speaker on traditional Arab attire and jewelry.

Abstract The Larry R. Williams manuscript (1990) is entitled "The Mountain of Moses: The Discovery of Mount Sinai." In this manuscript he details a trip he took to the Middle East where he followed the Biblical path Moses took as he led his followers out of Egypt.