Contains a letter from New School president Bryn J. Hovde to Mayer informing her of the award of an honorary Doctor of Letters, as well as a typescript copy of Mayer's acceptance speech and a copy of the diploma.

Itemized appraisal of the contents of two of Mayer's Manhattan homes.

Contains photographs of New School faculty and events, including: a photograph of New York Mayor Wagner laying the cornerstone for the New School annex in 1956; Federal Republic of Germany President Theodor Heuss; as well as photographs of a more biographical and personal nature.

Financial statements for real estate holdings companies for which Mayer was board member.

Contains a typescript of a speech announcing the appointment of Mayer to the position of vice-president of the New School. The writer is unknown. Also includes an internal memo from board member Nathan Levin regarding Henry David's appointment as president and Mayer's removal from the position of vice-president and dean.