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The article discusses letters written by Philipp Segesser, a Jesuit priest serving as a missionary in Sonora, Mexico, to his family in Switzerland. Particular focus is given to the historical significance of the letters and to the process of transcribing and translating them for scholarly use. According to the author, the letters provide important information on Jesuit missions in the Sonora region as well as a glimpse into Segesser's personality and family life. Details related to Segesser's religious beliefs and his celebration of religious holidays are also presented. Other topics include Benito Crespo y Munroy, the Bishop of Durango, Mexico, and Segesser's attitude towards Indians. A translation of one of the letters, dated August 1, 1731, is also presented.

The article discusses scholarly publishing in anthropology at the University of Arizona. The author explains the importance of scholarly publishing. The development of anthropological publishing at the University of Arizona under faculty member Emil Walter Haury is detailed. The author talks about changes made by Haury to the school's approach to publication. Subjects of the article also include the establishment of a bulletin series at the school, the establishment of the university press in 1927, and university vice president Richard Anderson Harvill.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the history of Tucson, Arizona and the life of Eusebio Francisco Kino, a Jesuit missionary.