The collection consists of a letter (1856) from naturalist Louis Agassiz to zoologist Manly Miles of Flint, Michigan who later taught at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). The letter requests information on turtle species in Michigan.

The Instructional and Public Television records consist of materials related to WMSB-TV and WKAR-TV including press releases, policy, brochures, reports, and program information. The collection also includes audio-visual materials such as photographs, film and video. These AV materials include Commencements and State of the University events.

A film about ways in which a child might perceive his world and how daily life impinges on his consciousness as he loses his pet turtle, Slowy.