Series II. Scrapbook Materials include four volumes of scrapbooks, and one box of correspondence and miscellaneous notes. These represent Lee's work in the 1880s during which he sought to collect historical information and personal reminiscences regarding the inhabitants and social life of Salem, Massachusetts in the early 19th century. The three major scrapbooks (the fourth consists of copied extracts concerning the Tucker family) contain historical notes, biographies, anecdotes, and reminiscences. They also include 19th century clippings, and numerous photographs of Salem streets, homes (exteriors, interiors, and gardens), group scenes, and portraits. The bulk of the correspondence consists of letters which Lee received in response to his requests for personal reminiscences and photographs from old Salem residents; they contain much of the information from which the scrapbooks were compounded. Of note is a letter (January 28, 1885) describing Salem's black population, and a number of hand sketched maps of Salem streets. The scrapbook notes include genealogical notes, copies of correspondence, and memoranda.