McQuown's research notes on the church government, first presidency, Brigham Young's ascension to the presidency, and the School of the Prophets. Includes some of Morgan's notes.

McQuown's and Morgan's research notes on the origin and justification for the group known variously as the "Daughters of Zion," the "Sons of Gideon," and the "Danite Riders."

McQuown's typed and handwritten research notes. There are a few notes made by Morgan.

McQuown's notes on family relationships within the church leadership.

Most of these are McQuown's research notes, although there are a few by Morgan. They are arranged alphabetically by subject with a miscellaneous file containing general notes. The section on polygamy includes the 1879 Supreme Court Decision and the 1887 United States Utah Commission Minority Report as well

as other reference notes.

McQuown's reference notes about foreign missions, the Hawaiian mission, Indian missions, and the White Mountain Mission. A typed transcript of the journal of the Salmon River Mission, 1855-1857 is also included.

Morgan's extracts arranged by volume and date. He has also included index cards indicating page numbers and subject area for some volumes.

McQuown's handwritten and typed notes on miscellaneous subjects in the Discourses.