The items in this collection represent Jane Howe Gregory’s extensive research into the Texas Penitentiary system, primarily focusing on issues surrounding female inmates. Journal articles, class notes, and prison records are the most common types of materials in this collection. Prison statistics and prison reforms pertaining to female prisoners are the most common themes.

The Sutton E. Griggs Papers is comprised on newspaper articles, copies of writings by Sutton E. Griggs, research papers, and other documents related to the research of Sutton E. Griggs.