The Small Collections are a grouping of small archival acquisitions from many different sources. More detailed notes about the scope, contents, and history of each small collection may be found at the file level. The collections are housed and described together for administrative purposes.

This collection contains the letters of Charles William Walters during his time in World War II. Most letters are addressed to his mother. The letters are written over his five-year stint in the military. The collection also includes copies of photographs and other ephemera assembled by Mr. Walters, such as Japanese currency, government documents, and postcards.

This collection contains photocopies and an English translation of a 17th century book about the medicinal uses of herbs, Krueterbuch, by Adam Lonicer, published around 1630. Translation to English from German and accompanying comments are by Werner Seidler, a Butler University pharmacy student.

Files include the memoir of Dr. Leo Harper's military service in World War II and the Korean War as well as genealogical information and family recipes.

This collection contains a handbook composed by Butler University Ballet student, Patricia Douglass, who graduated in 1973. The handbook contains classical variations from standard repertoire classical ballets, such as “The Nutcracker” and “Black Swan.”

Notes taken by Butler University Dance student Sally Meeker Moore in classes by Professor of Dance Betty Gour. They are divided into three sections: Novelty Dances, Ethnic Dances, and Spanish Dances; many of the notes include copies of the music the dances were set to.