This subseries documents routine correspondence that was part of Jacobs's life as a well-known activist, writer, and speaker. It includes extensive correspondence about Jacobs's books and short writings, both from her editors and publishers, as well as response from critics and her readers. Publishing correspondence also includes some contracts, book proofs, and royalty statements. The subseries also contains requests to speak and solicitations for Jacobs feedback on urban planning writings and projects. This correspondence often includes the submitted manuscripts.