Content Description

The collection consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, photographic tintypes, published articles, unpublished manuscripts, memorial service notes and assorted personal items dating from the early 1800s to 2012. Williams's correspondence includes letters to friends, colleagues and associates, with many communications relating directly to works authored by Williams. The collection also includes personnel information dating to Williams's time at Oregon State University, documents related to his service in the United States Navy, and genealogical records collected and saved by the Williams family.