The bulk of this series is made up of transcripts of interviews conducted by former Chicago Daily News columnists John Drury in an attempt to build a history of the company. This history was never completed. The series also contains materials from former promotions man Lou Pryor who also attempted to write a history of the Chicago Daily News. His unpublished manuscript, notes, correspondence, and scrapbooks are included. The series also contains historical writings and dissertations on the Chicago Daily News, memorabilia, clippings, and special and historical issues of the Chicago Daily News.