Local history essays about Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Washburn, Wisconsin, written by amateur local historian Arthur MacLeod, a professional salesman with a deep interest in Wisconsin history. He grew up in and retired to Washburn, and he delivered many speeches to the Washburn Historical Society.

Various research papers on the history of communities in the Chippewa Valley including Coon Fork, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Progress, Washington, and Gates County. Also contains documents from the Eau Claire Main Street Association, fliers for local events and organizations, performance programs from the Grand Opera House, and city planning reports for Eau Claire and Chippewa County.

A diverse assortment of reports, pamphlets, brochures, and booster literature about Eau Claire area industry, commerce, and natural resources management. They represent the history of industry and its supporting infrastructure in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.