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 Leverett Byrd Collection of U-matic and VHS Videocassette Recordings on Polar Exploration contains U-matic and VHS videocassettes on topics related to polar exploration, including interviews with members of Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expeditions and polar region scientists, educational videos developed for classroom use on polar exploration, versions of Admiral Byrd's films, and an oral history interview with Ed Moody. Materials date from 1986 to 1999, with some undated.