The collection consists of records of the Continuing Education Service which was the predecessor for Life Long Education Programs. The records contain miscellaneous pamphlets and newsletters, various materials related to the "Cap and Gown" series of programs (1955, undated), papers about continuing education and extension, and a few payroll/finance/budget records. Also includes the “Atlas of Continuing Education Centers” (1963).

The Robert E. Sharer collection contains a variety of publications related to adult education and continuing education. Sharer helped to compile these and also wrote a few of the articles himself.