The History series includes information on company Anniversaries, many awards and recognition pieces (most are oversized), clippings relating to Rand McNally publications, and general historical background. Included in these general historical materials are notes and typed drafts of Bruce Grant'sHistory of Rand McNally (an unpublished book), as well as articles and clippings mentioning or featuring Rand McNally, and a few miscellaneous items. The clippings section contains articles published in newspapers from around the country that mention Rand McNally trade, juvenile, education, cartographic, and guide related publications.