Inclusions: ribbons and cards from celebratory occasions, photographs of Arrington with other politicians, and a Rotary Club newsletter that featured a blurb about a speech that Arrington gave.

Legislator and function-goer. Inclusions: articles and letters that mention an ongoing battle in the senate over a tax bill, letters of invitation and thanks for functions or Arrington's appearance at them, and copies of two broadcasted radio editorials concerning Arrington.

Work as a senator. Inclusions: a "glossy" photograph of Arrington looking over documents with another man and a letter attached to explain the photo, numerous letters expressing gratitude for Arrington's actions in the legislature, and another published radio editorial.

Inclusions: and Associated Employers of Illinois Comments newsletter featuring an article on Arrington, a belated birthday card, the speaking notes Arrington use for in his response to Harold Smith's introduction (complete with annotation for speaking style), and a program and invitation to the Republican State Senate Gala.

Inclusions: the menu and program for the National Legislative Conference in San Antonio, Texas, programs for other functions, and a certificate of appreciations from the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board.

Work as a legislator. Inclusions: a program for the National Conference on Legislative Leadership in Washington D.C. as well as the name tag Arrington used while attending as a delegate, letters mentioning some of Arrington's work in the legislature during this time period, and photographs of Arrington at his desk.

Inclusions: letters thanking Arrington for his work in the senate, a certificate of merit from the Illinois Association of County Superintendents of Schools, and a program for the National Conference of State Legislative Leaders in San Francisco, CA.