Although not in formal series, the collection is arranged roughly as follows: biographical materials, correspondence (in alphabetical order), addresses and writings, miscellaneous materials and subject files.

Willis D. Weatherford, Sr., was president of the Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, N.C., 1906-1944; president of the Y.M.C.A. Graduate School, Nashville, 1919-1946; trustee of Berea College, Berea, Ky., 1916-ca. 1962; faculty member of Fisk University, 1936-1946; director of the Southern Appalachian Studies Project, 1956-1968; and lifelong student of race relations in the South.

Weatherford, W. D. -- (Willis Duke) -- 1875-1970

Appalachian Region -- Economic Conditions.
Appalachian Region.
Berea College
Berea College -- Faculty
Southern States -- Race relations.
Weatherford, Willis D. (Willis Duke), -- 1875-1970.