The Carl Scotius Ledbetter collection contains numerous photographs taken during the 1950s and early 1960s, along with paintings, correspondence, certificates, and biographical date on Ledbetter. The photographs pertain to Ledbetter’s career as a chaplain in the United States Army, his family, and other miscellaneous civilian scenes. The awards and certificates represent Ledbetter’s service in the army and in civilian activities.

The collection contains two rolls of microfilm covering in alphabetical order, correspondents P-Z who wrote to the United States Adjutant General in 1821. Roll 143 contains P-Sm, 1821, and roll 144 contains Sp-Z, 1821. Included in roll 144 is a consolidated file for Henry Whiting (1812-1821).