Book of natural history. Brief scientific descriptions and paintings of butterflies and moths, birds, beetles, mantides and locusts, other insects, coral, shellfish, jellyfish, etc. Gives generic and specific characteristics, other names, locality, and bibliographical references to Linnaeus and mid-18th century writers.

Frank Hodder taught American history and government at the University of Kansas from 1891-1935. This collection includes correspondence, research materials, course notes, maps, and clippings related to his teaching and research career and interests.