The Sonny Bono papers consist of television scripts, production records, film reels, photographs, memorabilia, and personal materials belonging to musician and politician Sonny Bono. Also included are scripts from television programs produced by George Schlatter and written by his collaborators Allan Blye and Chris Bearde. Many of these programs featured Sonny & Cher as guest stars.

The series Sonny and Cher records include scripts and reels from The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971-1974), The Sonny & Cher Show (1976-1977), and The Sonny Comedy Revue (1974).

The series Blye Bearde Productions scripts is composed of materials from shows produced and written by Allan Blye and Chris Bearde including: The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show (1974-1975), The Ken Berry “Wow” Show (1972), and a selection of Osmand Brothers specials.

The series Other materials includes personal materials such as family photographs, home movies, political and show business memorabilia, a custom western saddle and bridle, and items from Bono’s office.