Charles Stansifer was a long-time faculty member of the University of Kansas' History Department with a focus in Latin American Studies. This collection consists of Stansifer's professional records of his research, service, and teaching, as well as material regarding Stansifer's personal life and interests.

Robert Gilmore joined the faculty of KU as a professor in 1968, and served as Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Chairman of the Department of History from 1970-1973. His area of specialty was Latin American History with an emphasis on Colombia and Mexico. The collection includes research notes, book drafts, translations, class/lecture notes, and maps related to Gilmore's career.

Shelley Miller was a long-time Kansas resident, both attending the University of Kansas as a student and serving as head of the Department for Spain, Portugal and Latin America at the KU Libraries. Throughout her life, Shelley participated in social activism on the local and national level. This collection reflects her professional and personal efforts through newspaper clippings, informational pamphlets, scrapbooks, and personal correspondence.