This collection consists of letters and memorabilia of Lewis Penwell and other family members: Clare Avery Penwell, Fred Penwell, and George Penwell. In addition, there is a large number of newspaper clippings (some kept in scrapbooks) concerning the Penwell family, the Northwest Development League, Northwestern Land Products Show, Western Governors' Special Tour, sheep raising, agriculture, etc. One segment of the collection contains letters, memorabilia, legal documents, and clippings for Sam and Eva Ash Garvin.