This final portion of the collection contains information pertaining to Active Community Thought (ACT). This was a community program instigated by the Chamber of Commerce, whose stated goal was to determine the resources and future needs of the Mankato area. The papers included are meeting minutes, planning reports, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. These items are arranged chronologically in folders divided by broad subject areas. Some of the major topics included are: flood control, land usage, housing, urban renewal, and local government.