The John Glenn Papers consist of papers and memorabilia donated by Glenn to The Ohio State University in conjunction with the formation at the University of the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy (now the John Glenn College of Public Affairs). The collection contains of manuscript and audiovisual materials, photographs, and artifacts documenting the multiple careers of John Glenn as a military aviator, NASA astronaut, businessman, and United States Senator for Ohio; materials date from 1801, 1810, 1840s-2024, with the bulk of materials dating 1940s-2017.

The Political Ephemera contains ten campagin buttons from several Ohio politicans including John Glenn, Louis Stokes, Robert Taft, Jr, George Burditt, Howard Metzenbaum, and John J. Gilligan. All but one button for county commissioner were buttons or pins created for senate runs. Buttons from both Republican and Democrat candidates are included. Material is dated 1965-1974.