This collection consists of letters from E. Herman Hespelt to his family, written in German and English, concerning Cornell University, his 1910 trip to Germany, his life in the Philippines, and his personal and professional plans. Also postcards, invitations, photographs, stamps, and memorabilia, chiefly from the Philippines.

The John K. McLaughlin collection contains materials relating to the history of film, television and radio. These materials include scripts, posters, lobby cards, photographs, star contracts, and correspondence. In addition, there is a small collection of materials relating to horror, science fiction, and crime fiction.

This collection includes administrative and other records of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Binghamton and Broome County, New York. Records include meeting minutes, membership books, annual reports, and correspondence, and well as documention of various YWCA programs and initiatives.