The Norman "Jim" S. Archibald Collection relates to the life and military service of Archibald during World War I and II. The collection contains extensive correspondence, military documents from both world wars, photographs, and materials related to Archibald's book, Heaven High, Hell Deep. The correspondence is primarily with Archibald's sister Hazel and with close friend Katharine Lane Weems, covering the periods of Archibald's military service and personal success as an author. Archibald's book, published in 1935, details his World War I experiences and the associated materials include correspondence regarding its publication, promotion, and success, as well as manuscript drafts, reviews, and other items. A few pieces of personal ephemera relate to Archibald's world travels in the 1930s.