Hemphill again was the only Congressman who campaigned for you in the face of surprising Republican strength. Other correspondents include Sol Blatt, Jr., John Bolt Culbertson, Olin Johnston, John F. and Robert Kennedy, John Spratt, and Strom Thurmond. Later letters touch on all manners of subjects, judicial, political, and personnel. The trial judge is closer to the truth of the situation than any other judge. His principal search is for the truth and his duty to make sure that the truth is realized in the form of a verdict.
Appellate judges are concerned with error, procedure, technicality and form.
Speeches include the texts of speeches presented by Hemphill as well as programs for events at which Hemphill spoke. Topical Files contain Hemphill's military records and papers relating to his long involvement with the Civil Air Patrol. Material relating to Hemphill's leadership in the Purity Presbyterian Church includes Sunday School lesson plans and minutes of the Board of Deacons. Writings consist of articles and drafts of articles, chiefly reminiscences of his courtroom experiences. I am going to retire at age 65 and then try to see if I can write.