This collection is composed of materials Dr. Woodard accumulated during his career. The materials relate to many topics, such as American Indians, cultural and multiracial representation, and nicknames of sports teams.

The bulk of the files relate to his activities with American Indians, the Oak Lake Writers’ Society, the South Dakota Humanities Council, the South Dakota Resources Coalition, and the South Dakota World Affairs Council. The content of these files may include correspondence, clippings, and grant materials.

The files related to his work in the English Department at South Dakota State University are composed of course materials, syllabi, tests, notes, committee files, and his work with Consider the Century and Great Plains Writers’ Conferences. Also included are audiocassettes of speakers at the Great Plains Writers’ Conference.

Materials related to his publications are comprised of manuscripts, clippings, and correspondence with co-authors and publishers.
Researchers will also find files related to people with whom Woodard worked. These files may contain correspondence, clippings, or writings.