Collection consists of typed documents produced by employees of the W.P.A. and its subdivision the Federal Writer's Project in New Mexico. Most of the collection is made up of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted with New Mexicans, and folklore and stories about New Mexico and Hispanic culture in particular.

The family papers contain land deeds, genealogical material, and photographs pertaining to the Trujillo family. As noted by a family descendant, Juan Jose, and Rosaura Trujillo were one of the first residents of Santa Teresa, "Hatch"/Placitas" area and were involved in the farming profession. The bulk of the papers include genealogical material relating to the family, created by Josephine S.Vasquez - a descendant of the family. The materials date from 1862-2020.