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Series II focuses on the uproar surrounding Grove Press's attempt to publish Tropic of Cancer in 1961. Legal correspondence follows the development of the case, and is highlighted by London's attempts to find leading cultural figures – including Jacques Barzun and Norman Mailer – to attest to the literary merits of Miller's controversial novel. The attorneys hired a clipping service to record every mention of censorship in the nation's newspapers. Much of this series is dedicated to the copious results of this effort. Hundreds of tear-sheets from around the country follow the public attitudes toward obscenity and reveal a loud debate over the American publication of Tropic of Cancer. The articles also follow local cases, including trials in California and Texas, of booksellers charged with selling obscene materials.

Series III holds files relating to London's long career working against censorship. This series is arranged in two subseries: Censorship Files, and Embassy Pictures.

Series I holds records from London's defense of Lenny Bruce in 1964. Files of correspondence consist of letters between attorneys, and also notes and telegrams between the lawyers and the defendant. There are notes pertaining to the defense witnesses, who included leading cultural figures. Also present is courtroom testimony, as well as typed transcripts from some of Bruce's live performances. Legal documents track the case through the decision and part of the appeals process, and follow the attorneys' attempts to recoup their fees, even after their client's untimely death.

Series IV focuses on London's work for Simon and Schuster. As attorney for the publishing company he both drafted contracts for the business, and handled legal issues arising with individual books and authors.