The papers of the Shinn Family are those of an African American family from Topeka, Kansas. Though the papers are those of the Arthur M. Shinn family, the majority concern his son Michael G. Shinn's time as a University of Kansas athlete, an engineer, and an advocate of academic and professional opportunities for African Americans.

The Microwave Associates records are those of company co-founder Richard M. Walker and pertain to the company's business and research affairs. The company is a developer and manufacturer of RF (radio frequency), microwave and millimeter wave semiconductors, components and technologies.