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This diary, a Bank of California book, includes a long list of addresses and a card from the West Coast Lumbermen’s Association for G. W. Xavier. There are no entries.

This diary, a book by Augsburg Publishing, details how the Xaviers take in a child for three months for a friend named Connie and she doesn’t sleep well. Xavier breaks his glasses by resting an arm on them. His entries are long, but he doesn’t write again after May. In the back pocket: List of Pastors and Theological Professors of Lutheran Free Church, and a receipt.

This diary, a book from Augsburg Publishing, mentions that he is working on cleaning out his house and particularly his desk, but he does not write again after April. At this point he is no longer teaching or preaching. In the back pocket: Notes and a card from Augsburg Publishing House.

This diary, another book from Augsburg Publishing, mentions that Xavier has a lump on his lower right jaw which grows and shrinks in size which worries him. He has a Silver Screen Television on which he watches football games. His children have moved away and they communicate through letters. He spends his time mowing his lawn, watering his lawn, doing house repairs, painting walls, and cutting wood. Included is an announcement for a 55th anniversary (unspecified). He looks into selling his stamp collection.

This diary mentions that Xavier is confined to bed for a week, often spends all day studying or gardening in the spring and summer, and writes very detailed notes form the sermons every Sunday. Signe is often in town or visiting someone. Include is a blotting sheet of sums.

This diary mentions that Xavier forgets many of his engagements—particularly for the evenings. But he still notes PLC sports scores. There is a small magazine calendar for 1959.

This diary mentions that Signe falls ill, but recovers some. Xavier spends much time studying and gardening. When Signe worsens, Paul comes home, but Signe doesn’t get much better. He spends most of his time out walking in the neighborhood. In the back: Insurance card for Giradian Insurance Company, a Christmas card, and the list of addresses.

An account of Professor Xavier’s first impressions of PLA and Parkland, written on a writing tablet from HyTone Linen Fabric.

A Holy Bible engraved with “Prof. J.U. Xavier” and titled “Holy Bible with Ideal Helps” and “Illuminated Holy Bible: Red Lettered Edition” from 1920.