The majority of this collection consists of the working records of the Tarlton Law Library including correspondence, and administrative and personnel records. Also included are materials relating Hargrave's efforts during World War II to maintain contact with students and faculty of the University of Texas School of Law serving in the military, through publication of the Law school newsheet. Other materials relate to Hargrave's activities as a Law School faculty member, her involvement in the American Association of Law Libraries, and her efforts to document the Law School's history. Some personal correspondence and financial records are included. Photographs separated to Helen Hargrave Photographs.