Contains several large documents given to Clawson Y. Cannon during his career. For the most part, they are his diplomas certifying his many degrees. There is a service award given to him and a biographical article on him enclosed as well. Dated 1932 to 1972.

Contains personal correspondence from Cannon's close family, especially his children and grandchildren. The correspondence is largely if not wholly undated. Most of it is greeting cards. Also contains a folder of empty envelopes with addresses. The book is a collection of newspaper clippings, scriptures, and other quotes. Also contains one audiocassette with two women talking about their memories of the Clawson family. Materials dated approximately 1952 to 1976.

Contains photographs of various members of the Cannon family from approximately 1945 to 2001.

Contains correspondence, papers, and notes that were created during the time that Clawson Y. Cannon resided and worked in Beirut, Lebanon, for the United States government. They date between January 29, 1950, and November 21, 1956. The materials come from several sources, including his various applications that he needed to enter Lebanon and life insurance payments. Some items of interest include correspondence with Ezra Taft Benson, David O. McKay, and Ernest Wilkinson.

Contains the hard leather-bound personal journals of Cannon that he penned from February 3, 1952, to October 20, 1976. The journals contain both handwritten and typewritten accounts from Cannon's life. They describe some of the time Cannon resided and worked in Lebanon, as well as a good portion of his teaching career at Brigham Young University.

Contains official publications and articles, most of which were authored by Clawson Y. Cannon and concern animal science, especially dairy husbandry. It also includes radio scripts, research bulletins, and assorted other magazine articles that concern the Cannon family, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, philosophy, and other topics. The materials range from January 1931 to March 1960.