The collection consists of memorabilia, photographs, and genealogical information of the Kelly family, who were early emigrants to Oregon, as well as families related to the Kellys. Materials relate to brothers Clinton Kelly, Thomas Kelly, Albert Kelly, and Gilmer Kelly, and to the the Bishop, Donahue, and New families. A substantial portion of this collection is record books for Kelly family reunions. These books contain clippings, family history, minutes, and names and addresses of attendees. The collection also contains genealogical records for the Kelly family and related correspondence, reminiscences of members of the extended Kelly family, a family photograph album, and photographs and memorabilia of the Donahue and New families. Other materials in the collection consist of land records relating to the Kelly family; records relating to the Oregon History Caravan; and an album of photographs taken in Astoria, Oregon, by Lauren Mildred ("Millie") Kern Hawes.