Coit always planned to write her autobiography, and this series includes her notes for that project and other materials that document her life story, including two diaries. Educational documents include grades, diplomas, certificates, and a class pin. Government documents include Coit's birth certificate, commission as confederate admiral, and passport. Teaching documents include a certificate of recognition, letter of recommendation, timesheet, and syllabi. This series is arranged into folders by document type (notes, clippings, drawings, et cetera). Folders are then arranged alphabetically. Documents within folders are arranged chronologically when possible, with undated materials filed last.