Grosvenor asks if the horrifying facts in London's "The Jacket" have any connection to reality or not, and if they are a representation of California's current prison conditions. London replies that his book, "The Jacket," does not exaggerate the horrible prison conditions in California, and is in fact an authentic representation of California's prison system.

London confirms the authenticity of accounts concerning California's prison system in his book "Star Rover."

Letter relates London's reception as a writer.

Correspondence between Jack London, Mrs. C.S. Aiken (Ednah Aiken), and Jack Byrne regarding permission to use one of London's short stories. London grants her permission.

Included are two slightly different statements from London as he resigns from the Socialist Party. One letter reveals London's racist and imperialist tendencies. Also included is a letter from Jack Byrne to Mrs. R.C. Grosvenor, miscellaneous notes, and negatives of Jack's resignation from the Socialist Party.

Payne's resignation from the Socialist Party. Letter enumerates his disagreements with the Party's doctrine of the Class Struggle and with the Party's defense of working class individuals who had been charged with crime. Also included in this folder is Jack London's resignation from the Socialist Party and a letter from London to the Editor of the New York Call.

Notes and invoices regarding annual subscription fees to the Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights, & Composers.

Pamphlet correcting the "old lie" that the letter it contains was written by Jack London; the pamphlet also states that the letter has been misused to misrepresent the Army and Navy of the United States. Also included is a letter from Lieutenant James D. Wilson where Wilson refers to the book "Love of Life" and tells London that he now realizes why London is known as the leader in "red blood fiction." London's response is included.

This folder contains the program of four one-act plays by The Little Theatre of Indiana presented at the John Herron Art Institute on April 15, 1916, including the play "Chicane," from a story by Jack London. Also included are several pieces of correspondence and a letter to the editor regarding the play.

Dillon asks about a scene in London's story, "Yah Yah Yah," in which the character sets off a dynamite. London then writes to Dillon in response to his question about the use of dynamite and a fuse.