The collection documents Ronald Robbins' Navy career as Senior Chief Yeoman (1944-1980), his sister, Janice Robbins' life and service in the US Air Force Reserves (1964-1971), Janice's husband John Tarlton's involvement in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and a portion of the Robbins Family Collection. The final portion of the collection concerns Ronald and Janice's parents, George and Louise Robbins.