This collection is mainly composed of James Gilliam Gee's biographical materials along with his wife, Cecile Gibbs Gee's guest book.

This collection is composed of thirty-five letter-sized boxes of reports to the Board of Regents written by Sam Houston State Teachers/Sam Houston State College/Sam Houston State University Presidents from 1934 to 1993.

Presidents with written reports in this collection are Harry F. Estill, Charles Norton Shaver, Harmon L. Lowman, Arleigh B. Templeton, Elliott T. Bowers, and Martin J. Anisman.

This collection contains correspondence between various parties, including past presidents of Sam Houston State University (and prior names), librarians, and Mrs. John W. Thomason. The correspondence focuses on materials donated to Sam Houston State University’s rare books room. The rare books room is currently named for John W. Thomason, Jr. and houses the Sam Houston State University Special Collections.