The collection consists mainly of photocopied newspaper clippings (1942-1972), which discuss Stevens' campaigns (1942-1960), various events (1952-1963), miscellaneous county projects (1952-1973), county commission meetings (1952-1972), the new county courthouse (1954-1959), and which provide biographical information on Stevens himself (1960-1972). Also included are numerous photographs depicting groundbreakings, competitions, commissioners, and other items. There is a collection of correspondence, approximately 50 pieces, consisting mainly of congratulatory letters from public officials, business leaders, and private citizens dating as early as 1930 and as late as 1964. There are also sample election ballots, Stevens' official candidacy announcement for 1950, typed copies of television and radio advertisements, invitations to the inaugurations and inaugural balls for presidents Kennedy and Johnson, magazine articles about Stevens, and a commendation from the Alabama State Senate. Of note in the collection is a letter written to Stevens by U.S. Representative and longtime Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in regards to a request by Stevens to appoint James G. Chambers as a U.S. Marshal. In addition, there are two photos of Stevens and others with First Lady Bird Johnson, and several photos of Stevens and others with U.S. Representative from Alabama's First District Frank Boykin.
