Scope and Contents Collection contains books, photographs, art work, and artifacts focusing primarily on the first fifty years of the university. The bulk of the collection is artifacts, mostly felt pennants. Books are either related to courses or donated by early students or faculty. Many of the artifacts come from the chemistry laboratory and the first permanent building, Old Central.

Scope and Contents Collection contains material from Dr. Agnew's childhood school and art projects, his teaching career at Oklahoma State University, and his retirement. Personal correspondence among the Agnew family, relatives, and friends is extensive. Agnew’s papers document his involvement in his Naval career, research, teaching, professional organizations, student organizations, and community. The papers received only minimal processing so only major subjects for each box is listed.