Contains promotional materials on Rose Marie Reid's fashion collections. Includes instructions for salesgirls on how to sell swimsuits, and pamphlets about the suits. Promotional materials relate to selling new Lycra suits, knit suits, and a variety of other styles. Contains magazines and other publications showing the positive view of Reid's company and the naming of the Rose Marie Reid rose. Dated approximately 1947 to 1966.

Contains the documents pertaining to Reid's other religious work. Includes some information on her contribution to the construction of the Los Angeles Temple, particularly the story of the "swimsuit that helped to build the temple." Also includes correspondence with members of the Relief Society and information on her church clothing designs. Dated approximately 1953-1962.

Contains original swimsuits designed by Reid. Includes several with her new elements, including tummy control, boyshort bottoms, Lycra, and knits. Also includes some swimsuits sewn with gold thread or gold leaf for glamour purposes. Dated approximately 1938 to 1980.

Contains a few video recordings of Reid swimsuits. Includes two movies that feature Reid's swimsuits on the actresses. Also contains a recording of CBS news from 2004. Also contains one unlabeled audiotape. Dated approximately 1960 to 2004.

Contains files on Reid's small line of wigs. Includes papers on how this got started, as well as catalogs and advertisements for the wigs. Also includes actual wigs sold by Reid. Dated approximately 1964-1966.

Includes his life history, compiled by two of his children; copies of his diaries, 1897-1920 (typed transcripts) and 1920-1951 (photocopies); scrapbooks; poetry; and his obituary, 1951.

Contains the family papers of the West family, including a history of Joseph Anderson West and journals of Lois Hunt West. Dated 1934-2007.