Included are Clayville brochures, publications, historic newspaper clippings (some relating to Lincoln's assassination), and the general administrative records relating to the museum and guild which comprise 58 boxes as well as as the un-boxed Broadwell Genealogical Chart, Island Grove land-owners atlas (traced), and 7 films. Series 1: Administrative and Program Records (Box 1-34). These general administrative records contain the phone log, fund raising planning, Congress of Illinois Historical Society and Museums information, correspondence with Ed Hawes, class information, association with New Salem, Insurance, policies, Guild events, Foundation by-laws, and similar information. Series 2: Research Papers and Publications (Box 35-57). These records contain student papers, Rural Life Survey papers, publications for living history resources, and many other research projects. In the oversize drawer are Covered Bridge Plans and a photo of an unidentified house, similar to the Broadwell Inn.