Netboy was a natural resources writer and salmon authority. The collection includes his book manuscripts, articles, research notes, correspondence, and other papers, as well as a bibliography of his works compiled by Netboy and Southern Oregon University librarian Harold Otness.

Susan Reid of Ashland compiled historical and contemporary photographs and poetry in connection with her 1988 master’s thesis, “Pear Packing: A Season of Women’s Work,” which examines the historical role of women in the Rogue Valley pear industry and the importance of women’s work in the regional economy.

Ashland City Council minutes, reports, correspondence, city publications, and other background and supporting materials about the issues considered by the council.

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.

The collection contains maps found in the Southern Oregon Univesity computer science building.

Materials relate to the wine industry in the Rogue Valley.

Publications from theaters located in southern Oregon. Theaters include Ashland Contemporary Theatre, Collaborative Theatre Project, Camelot Theatre, Craterian Theater, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Randal Theatre Company, and Rogue Valley Symphony.

Various items associated with the Stories digital collection.

Handwritten notes on bird watching in the southern Oregon area.