Sermons and sermon outlines, diaries, poetry, financial ledgers, and other items related to Ira Everett Hartman's evangelistic ministry. Primarily sermons and sermon outlines--over 250 in all--delivered by Hartman in evangelistic services in Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. The sermons also contain reflections of contemporary issues and mores. Diaries covering 1939-47 report national and international news; financial ledgers reflect the Great Depression.

Sermons and outlines cover a variety of religious subjects including the Bible, temptation, Jesus Christ, various holidays, the Christian life, evangelism and missions, the Church, holiness, faith, repentance, resurrection, salvation, sin and conversion; on biblical passages from both Old and New Testaments; and various topics of contemporary political and social interest like patriotism, temperance, capitalism, and Abraham Lincoln.

The diaries report national and international news; World War II predominates.  The financial ledgers reflect the impact of the Great Depression.  The collection also includes a biographical sketch, chronology, genealogy and obituaries for Hartman and his wife Minnie.