Literary papers, including manuscripts of published and unpublished works (novels, short stories, plays, poetry, nonfiction). Also included are works of other authors that Card has commented on, correspondence, and personal papers. Also included are scripts and other materials pertaining to the production of the 1989 motion picture The abyss (directed by James Cameron), which Card used to write the novel of the same name.

Clippings and photocopies of published articles written by Cynthia Lindsay, usually paired with tyepscript drafts of the articles. Dated approximately 1947 to 1978. Topics include fashion, Hollywood stars and families, and writing and publishing.

Contains one audiotape reel recording of an interview with Cynthia Lindsay about her book "Dear Boris" by Don Latulippe of WEZE Radio, and two audiocassette tape recordings of an interview with a man by Cynthia Lindsay about the formation of the Screen Actors Guild and Boris Karloff. Materials dated approximately 1969 to 1978.

Contains materials documenting the development of Cynthia Lindsay's published books, including contracts, finanical records, publicity and review clippings, and drafts and final published versions of the manuscripts. Dated 1955 to 1976.

Contains mainly incoming mail sent to Cynthia Lindsay from approximately 1947 to 1978. Letters are from magazine editors.

Prints accompanying the article, "Toy Boats," stills from a TV show promototing "The Natives are Restless," negatives of Boris Korloff's father, and a CBS photograph. Dated approximately 1948 to 1976.

Research files created by Cynthia Lindsay while she researched and wrote "Dear Boris." Includes clippings, notes, letters from people who knew Boris, letters from research leads and research assistants, genealogies, and a bibliography. Dated approximately 1969 to 1976.

Framed silver gelatin print of Ernest Hemingway in a turtle neck sweater, taken by Yousuf Karsh. Dated 1957.

Includes artwork of John Held, Jr. including many linocut prints, paintings, drawings, and gouache paintings. Also includes original manuscripts with illustrations and scrapbooks kept on John Held Jr.'s life. Materials dated 1882-1978.

Photocopies of typed discourses, testimonies, and other commentary by Dennis Short. He states his disagreemnents with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith, and other church leaders, as well as thoughts on gun ownership. Documents are titled House of Short. Dated approximately 1970-1979.