The Pearl Biddlecome Baker papers (1986) contain three essays written by Baker concerning the history of the Western United States.

The Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies] (1845-1856) consist of the writings of Nelson Paul Beebe. The writings are separted into four volumes and entitled, "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1845-1855," "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1851," "Daily Diary, 1851," and "Accounts of Brd of the Yachst Cornelia."

The Todd I. Berens papers (1849-1970) consist of materials resulting from Berens' research of historical trails of early Western settlers, with emphasis on Jedediah Smith and Charles Fremont, as well as the Gold Rush of 1849. Included are letters from Dale Morgan, a biography of Arthur Shearer, and an excerpt from the Hannibal Journal. Todd Berens was a high school history teacher who specialized in historical research.

The Lowell S. Blaisdell papers (1953-1962) contain correspondence, articles, and research notes pertaining to the Donner Party (1846-1847). The research was conducted to find out if a female member of the Donner Party had the maiden name Blaisdell.

The Frederick Stewart Buchanan papers (1880-2010) consist of materials relating to his professional research and teaching activities. Included are books, news clippings, articles, notes, oral history transcriptions, personal and professional correspondence, and research documents on Mormon history, Scottish immigrants, and the history of education in Utah. Buchanan is professor emeritus of educational studies at the University of Utah.

The California gold mines letter collection (1849-1853) consists of nine letters describing life in California during the Gold Rush.

The Robert L. Campbell papers (1840-1873) contain his diaries, correspondence, genealogy, and broadsides. Robert L Campbell (1825-1874) was an early Mormon educator, and one of the pioneers who crossed the Overland Trail in 1854. He was the Territorial Superintendant of Schools, and is widely held responsible for the birth of the school system in Utah.

The Charles L. Bernheimer Expedition photograph collection contains photographs documenting Bernheimer's expedition through parts of New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona, including phorographs of expedition members, antiquities, and natural phenomena.

The John Cheney family genealogy focuses on Elam Cheney, a Latter Day Saint pioneer, and his descendents in Utah.

The Paul Coburn letter (1864) is directed to Nat Stein, ALS, of Viginia City, Idaho. The letter is printed on Overland Stage Company letterhead, concerning the disposition of a grey horse by warrant of "Mrs. Slade." Along with the letter is a descriptive article, written by Richard Saunders in 2010, about the provenance of the letter and historical background information.

The Cove Fort, Utah photograph collection contains photographs of Cove Fort, established as a way station for travelers and a refuge from Indians.

The Peter DeLafosse papers (1907-1999) consists of correspondence, manuscripts, diary entries, articles, biographical materials, and collection registers pertaining to the life of Charles Kelly (1889-1971). Kelly, a historian of the American west, was an author of a book on trails in the western salt desert in Utah and Nevada, and wrote biographies of Porter Rockwell, Caleb Greenwood, and Miles Goodyear.

The Zachariah Thomas Derrick papers (1851, 1919) consist of a diary and newspaper clipping. The diary recounts Derrick's journey from England to Salt Lake City and a newspaper clipping with a picture and short biography of Derrick's father.Derrick left London, England with his parents and siblings in 1851 and journeyed to Salt Lake City, Utah.

The diary detailing a trip across the continent (circa 1896) is an incomplete account written by an unidentified individual concerning his/her train journey from the Eastern part of the United States to Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Emigration Office rations payment is from 1863.

The John Boylston Fairbanks overland diary (1846-1847) describes events after the evacuation of Nauvoo by members of the LDS Church.