Contains two drafts of an autobiography written by David S. King. The autobiography cover his church service (as a missionary, as a mission president, and as temple president), his political work as a United States Congressman and ambassador to Madagascar, and his personal life.

Contains an oral history transcript of Rosalie L. King. The transcript documents her experiences as wife to David S. King as a congressman, mission president, and temple president, and discusses raising a family in all of these situations, as well as the experiences she had during her life.

Contains genealogical information on the Russell, Snively, and Pratt families, including certificates of ordination, notes, a book, obituaries, family reunion papers, and LDS temple work records. Materials undated.

Contains Russell family business documents, including receipts, bankbooks, tithing slips, deeds and estate papers, cancelled checks, etc. Materials dated 1859 to 1945.

Contains correspondence of Isaac Russell, Jr. and his family members, dated 1844 to 1918.

Contains letters of Samuel Russell, Jr., to and from family, friends, Church leaders, and others. Materials dated 1886 to 1953.

Contains mainly correspondence between Samuel Russell, Jr. and his employer, Senator William H. King, including telegrams. Materials dated 1903 to 1930.

Oil painting portrait of Samuel Russell. Plate on frame reads, "Samuel Russell: April 14, 1879- August 4, 1954." Author's name is illegible.

Contains pamphlets on weights and measures, chemical engineering, agriculture, and other topics, including some written by Samuel Russell, Jr. Materials undated, but probably created between 1822 and 1954.

Contains assorted compositions and other items of Samuel Russell and family, and others, dated between 1840 and 1962.