The Lillian Ronk papers date from 1966 to 2000 and measure 2.5 linear inches. They consist of a copy of Ronk's memoir, "The Flower Lady" that spans pre-1922 to early 2000. It is a personal record of growing up in rural Iowa during the Depression. It also covers life on the home front during World War II. Ronk goes into great detail about her experiences raising five children and successfully running a farm. "The Flower Lady" also provides a window into the changing decades between 1950 and 1980. In addition to "The Flower Lady," the papers include photocopies of Ronk's diaries from 1966 to 1968. The diaries provide a daily record of Iowa weather, visitors, and Ronk's chores.