Contains the professional and family papers of LeGrand Baker.

Handwritten research notes regarding the "Austrian Battalion" during World War Two as well as correspondence between Holmes and various archives. The materials relate to the procurement of items on the same subject which have been cataloged under the number MSS SC 1414.

Contains e-mails and manuscripts regarding The Book of Mormon Project that was written by Baker and his friends.

Contains personal correspondence with LeGrand Baker's family and friends. There are also some journal entries and other papers that document Baker's life.

Contains correspondence and other related papers regarding the Wells Freedom Archives.

Contains the writings and manuscripts of the articles and books that LeGrand Baker had published. These include "Murder of the Prophet Joseph Smith," "Joseph Smith and Moroni," "Psalms of the Temple," and other manuscripts.

Contains various drafts and manuscripts of unpublished works by Baker.

Contains the autobiography of Shirts and a typed transcript of an interview with his parents. Material dates from 1940-1981 with the bulk dating 1978-1981.

Contains two diaries chronicling Morris A. Shirts' time serving in WWII, including basic training and time serving in the Pacific arena. The diaries are typed with photographs adhered inside. Materials dated 1943-1945.

Contains material related to other activities of Shirts including Studebakers, Sons of Utah Pioneers, and genealogical information related to people in the Alamo. Material dates from 1970-1991.