The collection includes the original diary, records, and family genealogy of James Hoge Tyler (1846-1925) of Pulaski County, Virginia, as well as new transcription with genealogy in print and a CD which incorporates all materials. The diary not only includes information about daily activities but also genealogical information. Most of the diary is written by James Hoge Tyler. He also includes in his writing some passages written by his mother (Eliza Hoge), poems, and songs. Some of the entries in the diary are written by his wife Sue Hammet Tyler while James Hoge Tyler was in office as Governor of Virginia (1898-1902). Later entries were written by Tyler's daughter, Eliza (Lily), who used the diary as her own for some time.