Contains seven books (some duplicates) from Spalding's Athletic Library, some of which feature Clinton Larson on the cover or in articles, a book on the 1919 Inter-Allied Games, books of instruction for training and rules for recreation, A.A.U. track and field handbooks, a record book, and various books that feature articles on Clinton Larson's accomplishments.

Contains various song, story, and instruction books, including Explaining the Britishers, The Year's Entertainment (1909), and a book on first aid for civilian defense.

Collection focuses on Clinton Larson's athletic, military, and physical education careers and include correspondence between him and his wife between 1917 and 1921, photographic slides from his larger collection, books that largely feature Clinton Larson as an athlete, clothing and accessories both from World War I and track meets, trophies and medals, scrapbooks that include newspaper clippings and photographs, and personal and professional documents, all dating between 1892 and 1980.