Photocopies of newspaper clippings probably taken from the "Deseret News." Some of the materials were written or edited by Aveson. They deal with a wide range of subjects relating to Utah and Mormon Church history.

Two handwritten letters from a copy book. The items deal with the payment of claims in Utah and paying the "Deseret News" for services. Also discussed is the appointment of federal officials in the Utah Territory.

Letterpress copy of a handwritten audit covering the years 1854 through 1856. The item documents the materials printed by the Deseret News for the United States Government. The document verifies the prices paid for the services. The audit was signed by Benjamin Allen, William I. Appleby, and James McKnight.

Handwritten record of items purchased by the Deseret News in Fillmore, Utah at the store of Samuel Pierce Hoyt (1807-1889). Also included is a list of persons paid by the Deseret News for work completed. Some of the entries are believed to have been written by George Q. Cannon, the Mormon apostle.

Newsclippings pasted into a blank book believed to have been created by James Duckworth. Most of the clippings were taken from the "Deseret News" and relate to Mormon Church topics including history and doctrine. Some of the items were written by Mormon Church leaders.

ALS which discussed problems of getting sufficient copy for the Deseret News and its delivery as well as the lack of molasses.

The collection includes photos (photocopies), letters and other articles (some photocopies) dealing with his career in journalism, particularly as managing editor.

Photographs pertaining to Liddle's life and work. Views taken by various photographers, including: J. Malan Heslop, Deseret News; Manny Warman, Columbia University; Keebler & Scuchat Photography, Palo Alto, California; and Sussex Photo Agency, Shoreham, England. Most images are of groups. Max I. Farber, of the Hartford Times, is shown seated next to Theron Liddle in one image.