This collection consists of two diaries belonging to Cyrus K. Holliday, who was one of the founders of Topeka, Kansas and the first president of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway. It also includes papers belonging to his daughter, Lillie H. Kellam.

Lillie Holliday was the daughter of Cyrus K. Holliday, one of the founders of Topeka, Kansas and the first president of the Atchinson, Topeka & Sante Fe Railroad. This collection consists of some of Lillie Holliday's papers, including her diary, letters, photograph, and a memorial book.