The Alvin M. Pettine Collection contains background research and biographical information on Pettine and his family, and an oral history conducted with Dr. Eric Pettine, Alvin's brother, by Dr. James E. Hansen. Materials include obituaries, family histories, and copies of the oral history on compact disc.

The Collection of Faculty and Student Profiles was created as part of Dr. James E. Hansen's project on the history of Colorado State University. Materials include identified data sets, lists of graduates, and summary information regarding student majors, courses, enrollment, and degrees.

As a state institution, Colorado State University is subject to laws and regulations created by the Colorado government. The Collection on Legislation includes historical copies of state legislation, as well as related publications.

The Papers of James E. Hansen II consist of materials dated 1920 to 2018. Most concern CSU History. Material types include CDs, cassette tapes, working/research files and publications, flash drives, professional papers, teaching materials, and other documents related to Hansen's life and career.