The Christie Vilsack papers date from 1942 to 2008 and measure 5.5 linear feet. The bulk of the collection dates from 1999-2006. The papers are arranged in six series: Biographical, Speeches and columns, Literacy and Libraries, Projects, Terrace Hill, and Media Books.

The Biographical series (2007-2008) contains background information for Vilsack.

The Speeches and Columns series (1999-2005) contains notes from speeches Vilsack delivered while she was First Lady of Iowa. Vilsack regularly spoke at library openings, commencements, and conferences. Speech topics include education, labor, and women’s health. The series also includes columns Vilsack wrote for offenburger.com from 2003 to 2005.

The Literacy and Libraries series (1999-2006) consists of information on the programs and events Vilsack organized as First Lady of Iowa. The annual Spring Fling event, held at the governor’s mansion at Terrace Hill, encouraged children and adults to read both individually and as a family. Vilsack’s efforts to promote literacy as part of the Iowa Stories 2000 project at the Iowa State Fair complete the series.

The Projects series (1995-2006) contains papers and records from Vilsack’s activities in areas other than literacy and libraries. These include correspondence between Vilsack’s and Al Gore’s offices in 1999, and information on Vilsack’s trip to Iowa’s Japanese sister state.

The Terrace Hill series (1942-2006) includes information about the history and renovation of the governor’s mansion and events held at the mansion.

The Media Books series (1999-2006) consists of binders with photographs, correspondence, and newspaper clippings of events in which Vilsack participated, such as library openings and Terrace Hill events.