This collection contains family photo albums, notes and journals from Charles Siler's time in China, and memorabilia from his time playing basketball for James Naismith at the University of Kansas, as well as other Siler family memorabilia. A number of color photographic slides are part of the collection, displaying Siler's travels to China as part of the YMCA Missionary.

The collection contains personal and family photos, family history and artifacts, Robert Burton's teaching materials and correspondence as Chair of two university departments, press clippings, and two historical outlines that represent Burton's research on China and the history of its Communist Party.

This collection contains correspondence between William and Donna Mitchell, and various individuals and families seeking help with immigration to the United States from China. Also included are newspapers from Hong Kong, and various photographs of individuals and families, as well as some photographs from activities conducted by the Kansas Republican party.