The Cora Call Whitley papers date from 1916 to 1937 and measure 12.l linear inches. The papers are arranged in three series: Biographical information, Council of National Defense Women's Committee, and Conservation.

The Biographical information series (1921-1937)contains newspaper clippings about Whitley's life and activities, some of her writings and speeches, and correspondence not related to specific projects.

Whitley's activities during World War I are included in the Council of National Defense Women's Committee series(1915-1917). The series comprises general information about the national and state organizations as well as information about specific programs and committees, including the Child Welfare Committee, Children's Year, and Weighing and Measuring Tests. Both the organizational and program materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings and memoranda.

Whitley's environmental concerns are highlighted in the Conservation series (1916-1936) which includes publications of the General Federation of Women's Clubs; information on Iowa issues; and national concerns including the" Outdoor Good Manners" campaign, forestry and tree planting programs and the activities of the Izaak Walton League. A number of pamphlets and publications on conservation issues completes the series.