The Mary Lea Kruse papers date from 1942 to 2013 and measure one linear foot in three boxes. The papers are arranged in three series: Biographical, Artists Concepts Limited, and Rah! Rah! Notes. The Biographical series (1942-2014) holds materials from Kruse’s early life and family history, including photographic slides from travel, a travel journal, and an 80th anniversary book of the Tipton chapter of the American Association of University Women. There are four film reels from Kruse’s early childhood. The series is completed by a commemorative narrative of Kruse’s great-grandmother, Ella Haddock. The Rah! Rah! Notes series (1999-2007) contains mockups and themes made by Mary Lea Kruse’s stationery business. There is also wedding planning and invitation etiquette guides within this series. The Artists Concepts Limited series (1981-2013) is the largest of the collection. Art show invitations and advertisements, newspaper clippings, and details of curation projects make up the bulk of this series.