The collection consists of letters, circa 1900-1920, sent to Anna Whelan following her husband James’ death in 1906, or to Dutee Whelan, including several from friends in the military, 1917-1919; dairy herd records, 1908-1925, including a register with photographs of short-horned milk cows, and remarks on sires, produce, and sales; and photographs which include extensive documentation of the buildings and livestock at Whelandale, family members, and main street Mondovi. There are also photographs and postcards sent home from family members attending Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin.
