This collection consists of an undated photograph album, program from his Inauguration as President of Virginia Tech, The Techgram, May 1, 1949 and an official photogram taken by The Foster Studio in Richmond, Virginia. There are several postcards and letters sent to Ella Boyer, possibly a housekeeper in the Newman family. Most materials are not dated, but at least some images are from the 1940s.

The photograph album includes photos of the Newman family, including one of the "Three Walters", Newman's father, himself and his son. There are photos of his parents as young adults and many depicting visits to a family farm.

Several postcards and a letter addressed to Ella Boyer were found in the photograph album. There are two early postcards dated 1937 from Oregon, Illinois. The letter dated 1968 mentions a Civil Rights event and also the Vietnam War. Several newspaper clippings are also included.