This collection contains the papers of Valeen T. Avery and spans the period of 1800-2005. It is organized in various broad categories, and individual folders are largely labeled as they were in Avery's original files. The first group of boxes contains subject files, research files, and corresponding file cards, much of which Avery used to write her two books. Other items include: materials related to Avery's books, Avery's writings, class notes, faculty and student evaluations, conference and lecture material, material related to the Mormon History Association, correspondence, miscellaneous articles and essays, and general office files.

Boxes 38-44 are sealed. See Manuscript Curator with any questions.