The Arthur H. Tonn collection consists of a scrapbook created by Tonn. Included are photographs and ephemera relating to his childhood and school in Detroit; photos of airplanes; images of the Port Austin Michigan area; photos, newspaper clippings, and ephemera from Tonn’s time in the Army Air Force, including information related to travel and the Lackland Air Base in Texas; also included are photos of a parade celebrating Detroit's 250th anniversary. The collection further consists of ephemera and photographs from Tonn’s time as a student at Michigan State College, including student activity cards, athletic and event tickets, photographs, and a veteran supply card. Of note are photographs and ephemera from a trip to the 1954 Rose Bowl.