Thomas Zvi Wilson was a Kansas poet and artist whose work was published in many literary journals. The collection includes poems by Thomas Zvi Wilson as well as by Jeanie Wilson, his wife. Also included are early drafts, edits and critiques of Wilson's poetry, correspondence, article clippings, sketches and notes, and other materials related to the Wilsons' writings and to Thomas Wilson's volunteer efforts at the Kansas State Penitentiary.