This book serves as a comprehensive catalog of the Everett D. Graff Collection of Western Americana, a significant assembly of historical documents, manuscripts, and books pertaining to the American West. It details the contents of this collection, providing researchers and enthusiasts with a guide to its vast resources.

As a catalog of a specific collection, its value lies in its comprehensiveness and accuracy as a research tool. Scholars and collectors interested in Western Americana would likely regard it as an essential reference for accessing the Graff Collection. Its utility is directly tied to the depth and organization of the cataloged materials.