The Clare A. Gunn papers consist of publications and visual materials relating to tourism in Michigan (including the Upper Peninsula). Of note are photographs, negatives and slides of Michigan motels, resorts, and tourist areas many of which are identified by name and owner. Also included are slides of United States, Canada and other countries showing nature scenes, tourist areas and motels. There are also publications, articles, and conference proceedings relating to tourism, recreation, national parks, and outdoor recreation written by Gunn. Also included is Gunn's artwork including buildings for lodging and recreation, illustrations for bulletins, MSU buildings, and graphics for tourism publications. Geographic locations include the American states of Michigan, Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina; the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland, Ontario and Nova Scotia; the Artic; and the countries of Venezuela and Thailand. Also included is a narrative description of the collection written by Gunn that includes biographical information as well as information about his career.