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The Women Artists in Collaboration Records document the activities and creative work of the group, primarily through materials collected by co-founder Marilyn Richardson. The collection consists of correspondence (1986-1990), financial records (1987-1990), and project materials (1985-1989), which provide insight into the group's operations and artistic collaborations. The project records are particularly significant as they detail performance concepts and the collaborative process.

Additionally, the collection includes clippings, guest books (1987), meeting records (1986-1987), member biographies, and programs, offering context on the group's membership and events. Two scrapbooks (1985-1987, 1988) contain photographs and memorabilia, documenting performances, and the group's artistic impact. This collection highlights the group's creative contributions and organizational history.

This collection includes materials related to the personal and professional lives of Elmer and Cecile Sexauer, such as postcards, diaries, scrapbooks, and essays written by Cecile during her college years. It also contains items like agricultural reports presented to Elmer, certificates from their 50th college reunion, and various family papers. Travel diaries and over 400 postcards document their trips across the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, and Japan.

The collection offers valuable insight into the lives of Elmer and Cecile Sexauer, highlighting their family history, travels, and involvement in organizations like the Grain and Feed Dealers National Association. It serves as an important resource for understanding their personal experiences and social networks in the early 20th century.

The general material consists mainly of essays written by Cecile Welch Sexauer during her college career. Also included is a Christmas card list of the Sexauer's for 1971, scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, a book of Agricultural Department Reports presented to Elmer Sexauer in 1947, and certificates presented to the Sexauer's on the anniversary of their 50th college reunion. Some examples of their personal stationery, grade school papers from Elmer's youth, and a language paper of Laura Sexauer, Elmer's sister are also included.

A scrapbook of Elizabeth Anne Baker, age 9 weeks, chronicles her first visit to her grandparent's home during Easter 1947. It was prepared by Jeannette Gagnon-Abbey for the Sexauer's.

The scrapbook was presented to Elmer Sexauer by the Grain and Feed Dealers National Association as a permanent reminder of the Forty-fourth Annual Convention held at Louisville, Kentucky October 13-15, 1940. Elmer was president of the Association at that time.
The postcards are composed of postcards from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean that the Sexauer's collected on their travels. There are over 400 postcards in this collection.

The Travels series consists of travel diaries hand-written by Cecile Sexauer. These diaries contain information about where the Sexauer's traveled and the customs, history and items of interest of these places. Some of the places the Sexauer's traveled to Europe, Canada, and Japan. Also included is a souvenir book of the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship.

Academic records include curriculum plans, course syllabi, instructional materials, program proposals, evaluations, and student handbooks for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing nursing education. Accreditation documentation includes self-studies, survey reports, correspondence, and visiting team reports associated with the South Dakota Board of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Other materials concern the development and review of master's and doctoral programs, nurse practitioner education, maternal and child health, gerontological nursing, and nurse anesthesia.

Outreach and clinical education records document hospital affiliations, agreements with clinical agencies, community and rural nursing experiences, continuing education, and the RN Upward Mobility Program. Grant applications, progress reports, needs assessments, and correspondence concern educational programs in Aberdeen, West River, Pierre, and other South Dakota locations, including projects involving the Indian Health Service and the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations. Related materials address nursing education planning, legislation, and coordination among nursing education administrators in South Dakota.

Scrapbooks, newsletters, magazines, brochures, newspaper clippings, photographs, class composites, and event programs document student organizations, faculty and staff, alumni activities, scholarships, anniversaries, lectures, and graduation, pinning, hooding, and white coat ceremonies. Photographs and other digital materials are also held on CDs, floppy disks, and a USB drive. The records document changes in nursing curricula, accreditation, clinical training, and educational outreach over time. Together, these records provide evidence of the college's role in nursing education in South Dakota and its relationships with hospitals, professional organizations, and communities throughout the state.