The collection consists primarily of William Wilder's personal correspondence while enlisted and serving in the Union Army (1861-1865).

Two letters written by George W. Gaylord, a Civil War soldier from Hudson, Ohio, during his time in the service.

Papers of William M. Beebe, Jr., including Civil War correspondence and his involvement in relief expedition for the Greeley Expedition (Lady Franklin Bay Expedition).

Various papers, photographs and diaries of the Starr family, including Cordelia Starr, George Leander Starr, Harriet Starr, and Leander Starr.

Records of the Ladies Aid Society (Hudson, Ohio), an organization of women in Hudson who provided supplies to sick and wounded soldiers during the Civil War.