This collection contains art prints, newspaper clippings, comics, flyers, and magazines documenting the artistic career of William Crook Jr. Heavily featured are businesses, public buildings, residences, and street scenes in Springfield, Illinois; other subjects include Chicago, small towns and cities in Illinois, parks, rivers, and rural scenes. In addition to Crook’s independently created works are commissioned pieces advertising local businesses and featuring in publications including the Illinois Times, the State Journal Register, Illinois Issues, Mineshaft Magazine, and the SSU Prairie Star. The collection is divided into two series: Prints and Papers, and Oversize Prints.

Series I: Prints and Papers, 1975-2019, contains small art prints, publications featuring Crook’s work, newspaper articles about Crook, reviews of his work, and promotional materials for art shows. Arranged alphabetically.

Series II: Oversize Prints, 1977-2019, contains large art prints featuring businesses, public buildings, residences, and streets in Springfield; towns and cities throughout Illinois; and landscapes in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Colorado. Arranged alphabetically.