The Hays Gorey papers (1950-1990) contain research, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and certificates pertaining to Gorey's work as a journalist. Gorey was a journalist and author. He also served as editor at the Salt Lake Tribune and as a political correspondent for Time magazine.

The Hays Gorey photograph collection consists of photos and slides of Hays Gorey’s professional life as a political journalist, including his investigation of Watergate in the 1970’s and his close association with the Kennedys (specifically Robert) in addition to pictures with Presidents and overseas. His wife Nonie is with him in many of these pictures.

Douglas Wayne Owens (1937-2002) was a Utah Democrat who served in the United States House of Representatives for Utah's Second Congressional District between 1972-1974 and 1986-1992. This collection contains black-and-white and color photograph prints, negatives, and slides that depict Wayne Owens' personal life, family, political career, and travel.