The collection consists of materials documenting the civic, agricultural advocacy, and political activities of Ron Larsen from 1983 to 2004. Records include correspondence, donation letters, newspaper clippings, legislative materials, campaign documents, proclamations, and related ephemera.

A significant portion of the collection pertains to the “Give-A-Buck” initiative (1983–1991), including fundraising letters and publicity materials. Additional records document participation in the 1985 National Crisis Action Rally and agricultural advocacy efforts such as “Faith in Farming” and the 1987 Faith in Farming Sunday executive proclamation.

Political materials include campaign and Senate-related records (1983–1987), nominations and declarations (1986–1987), and campaign materials spanning 1986–2004. The collection also contains items related to the Hetland American Legion Scholarship Program (1997). Campaign artifacts include signage and promotional items associated with Larsen’s State Senate campaign.