This series contains the personal and professional correspondence of Richard Goodwin. Personal correspondence include Christmas letters to his family and friends as well as extensive correspondence with childhood friends. These letters summarize Goodwin's work and projects and include details of family life. Professional correspondence includes correspondence he maintained with colleagures and former students, his work with various conservation groups, and his work on visiting committees at several institutions. Also included are letters written by Goodwin and his wife, Ester Bremis, from their trips to various countries.