The James M. Aton papers (1829-2006) consist of articles, maps, newspapers, and book excerpts dealing with the natural history, archaeology, ecology, and early settlement of Southern Utah. The papers also include manuscript drafts, correspondence, and photograph use information pertaining to the writing of River Flowing from the Sunrise: An Environmental History of the Lower San Juan by James Aton and Robert McPherson.

The journal history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1830-1972) contains diaries, letters, newspapers, and sermons on 304 reels of microfilm. The Church Historian's Office compiled a 1200-volume chronological scrapbook using diaries, letters, newspapers, sermons, and other materials.

This collection contains newspapers printed in Japan during World War II, leaflets dropped by American planes, postcards, and an issue of the Japan Times & Advertiser printed on 8 December 1941.

The David McKenzie papers (1860-1962) include early programs, playbills, tickets, scripts, librettos, and other materials related to the Salt Lake Theater, as well as some personal papers of David McKenzie (1833-1912), manager of the theater.

The Madeline R. McQuown papers (1803-1976) contain some of McQuown's research and works. While the collection does contain some of McQuown's more personal works, such as some of her poetry, the collection deals mainly with her research. Her research was focused on Brigham Young and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church).

The Katsu and Grace Miya papers (1901-2008) consist of newspapers, notes, and various other documents regarding the Japanese internment during WWII, the 442 Regimental Combat Team, and Nisei life in the United States.

The Ray Iwao and Margine Mutsuko Sako Nagasawa papers (1953-1960) contains correspondence, Nisei Invitational tournament rosters and booklets, and newspapers relating to the Nisei Invitational tournaments. The collection also includes financial documents relating to the Invitational and the Sunrise Market, as well as two pains of gimbu pants.

The Gary J. Neeleman papers (1919-1943) consist of 10 Brazilian newspapers, a paper by Neeleman, and The Jungle Route by Frank W. Kravigny. Neeleman was an author and correspondent of United Press International.

The David Nelson papers (1983-2012) contain documents, memorabilia and news clippings spanning his tenure as an activist for the rights of Utah's LGBT community. Nelson was an activist and spokesperson for the rights of the gay and lesbian communities. He also founded the Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats (GLUD), an organization that lobbied for the rights of, and promoted participation within, the gay community in local and national politics.

The Alberta Hunt Nicholson papers (1940-1997) contain materials regarding Nicholson's involvement with aviation from 1940-1990. Nicholson (1914-2002) was one of the first women test pilots to fly for the United States Air Force. She was a member of the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II, from 1943 until the group was disbanded in 1944.

The Bruce Roberts papers (1966-2004) contains documents and advertisements relating to Roberts' work as a journalist, co-founder of the Cosmic Aeroplane Bookstore, concert promoter and activist. The collection also includes underground newspapers collected during the 1960s and 1970s.

The Jean Saubert papers (1956-1998) contain a scrapbook, magazine articles, newspaper, and map relating to her international ski career. Saubert was a member of the U.S. Olympic/World Championship ski teams in 1962, 1964, and 1966. She won silver and bronze medals in the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. She later taught in elementary schools in Colorado, Utah, and Oregon, and was a physical education instructor at Brigham Young University.

The collection (1964-1978) consists of materials relating to M. Neff Smart's involvement in starting school/community newspapers in Ghana. Included are correspondence, reports, and issues of The Densu Times distributed to students in rural Ghana (1974-1976). Smart was a professor of journalism at the University of Utah.