Cory - regarding the manuals. If they were mine, they would not be for sale. The physical books would stay in my possession unless there is a suitable museum or similar sometime down the line where they could be placed. I'll be in town (your area) next week. I'll give you the email correspondence I've been having regarding this issue, because there is something better to do than leave them in a museum.
If they were mine, I would post them as an on-line Library. No one would be charged to look at them. Ever. The sharing of knowledge should be free to all interested people. That way his manuals keep guiding people long after he is gone. It seems the best way to honor the teacher who had them.
If he wants to sell them, I have an aquaintenance in Colorado who would either be interested or know the right person. And this fellow in Colorado is one class act. In fact, reminds me alot of Senior Wrench.
angela