The Arnold Pyle papers date from 1930-1984 and are arranged in five series: photos, correspondence, articles and clippings, pamphlets and miscellaneous. The collection also containers two of Pyle’s sketchbooks. The Photographs series contains photos of personal family photos, photos of some of Pyle’s artwork, along with some professional photographs of Pyle. The Correspondence series containers both personal and professional correspondence between Pyle, other artists; notably Grant Wood, friends, and family. Articles and clippings containers miscellaneous clippings that relate to Pyle and his work. The miscellaneous series contains some poetry Pyle wrote and pieces that were dedicated to him. Ephemera materials that Pyle collected, award plaques, and a detailed chronology of Pyle’s life.