The Rowene Danbom papers date from 1941 to 1987 and measure 5 linear inches. The papers consist of tear sheets, newspaper clippings, professional correspondence, Colorado Department of Highways material, awards and recognitions, and photographs.

The tear sheets are drafts of articles Danbom wrote while working for the International News Service, the United Press, and the Associated Press. The newspaper clippings include articles by and about Danbom. The bulk of the clippings date from 1944-1945, and come from various newspapers throughout Iowa.

The professional correspondence is comprised mostly of congratulatory letters concerning her career as a journalist. The Colorado Department of Highways material includes a performance evaluation form, drafts of her articles about the department, and a magazine in which an article by Danbom was published. The awards and recognitions folder includes various items concerning Danbom's accomplishments throughout her career. There are two photographs dating from 1972 and 1992.