The Anthony “Tony” Daniels papers document his professional and personal life through correspondence, diaries, journals, print materials, and publications. The primary focus of the collection is his writings, which include drafts, rewrites, scripts and related printed material. The collection also has records from the ensemble ADODI Muse.

The collection consists of letters from Langston Hughes to Olive Lindsey Wakefield (wife of Paul Wakefield) of Springfield, Illinois from 1945-1955. The often lengthy letters discuss Hughes' activities including his writings and appearances, family and friends, and thoughts on a variety of subjects. Also includes a bibliography of his works, announcements of his speaking and reading engagements, play announcements, reviews of his works, and periodicals which include his poems.