The collection consists of interviews of past and present professors of the Southern Oregon State College. Dates of interviews ranged from 10/19/1978 to 2/21/1980. The interviews covered the professors’ education, post-graduate experience, background and personal life, and their views on Southern Oregon State College.

Local historian and author Kay Atwood has written extensively about the Southern Oregon region. Atwood's collection includes her publications, accompanied by her research notes, correspondence and photographs. Related publications, many written for cities and forest agencies, are also included.