The items in this collection consist primarily of May Swenson’s typed or handwritten letters, cards, and postcards to her sister Grace Swenson Turetsky, whom she affectionately called “Michael Raine.” These letters offer a glimpse into the tender relationship between Grace and May, and highlights May’s clever use of language and sense of humor. Also included are several letters to May’s brother George, her parents, and to the family as a whole. In addition, there are letters to Grace from May’s partner Pearl Schwartz, and a letter to Grace from attorneys regarding May’s will. The correspondence covers a period from 1941-1988. Other items include May’s 1928 Logan High yearbook, photographs, blessing and baptism certificates, published works or articles by or about May, memorials, the poem “Totem” printed and sent to Grace in a mailing tube, and a leather coin purse from Italy that was a gift to her father in 1960.