Collection includes photographs, some hand-colored, and some corresponding negatives with images of the Ferris family. The Ferris family were a frontier family in the West. Warren A. Ferris was a fur trapper in the Rocky Mountains in the mid-19th century, and his son, Charles, was a Texas Ranger. Photographs were originally taken between the 1860s and the 1970s.

Collection includes black and white photographs, one cased tintype, two acrylic paintings, and some corresponding safety film negatives of images of Christopher "Kit" Carson. Dated approximately 1860-1889.

Collection includes photographs of stage scenes, musicians, and actors. Collection possibly includes matte collodion silver, direct carbon (Fresson), selenium toned gelatin silver, bromoil transfer, letterpress halftone (black and white as well as color), and possibly offset lithography. Dated approximately 1870-1929.

Collection includes 15 photographs, 74 sketches, 124 postcards, four pamphlets, two newspapers, and 13 placemats with images of cowboys, animals, and scenes of Western life. Dated approximately 1880-1929.

Photographic copy portrait of "The Ten American Painters," including J. Alden Weir circa 1890-1910. Five of the men including Julian Alden Weir is sitting and five of them are standing.

Collection contains materials relating to the creation of various Tryst Press letterpress manuscripts, including metal plates, negatives, galley proofs, drafts, manuscript samples, and sketches of artwork for the books. Manuscripts include scripture selections, poetry from Leslie Norris, and other selections. Also includes company records such as notes, advertising materials, and emails. Materials dated 2000-2020.

Collection includes photographs and acetate negatives with images of Brigham Young, his family, and other leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Includes copy prints and negatives. Original photographs are produced via a variety of processes, including multiple letterpress halftones. Dated approximately 1850-1909.