The Ronyoung Kim and Richard Hahn papers, 1914-2000, consist of biographical materials, correspondence, short stories, poems, notes, academic essays, school materials, printed articles, newspaper clippings and photographs created and collected by Ronyoung Kim during her life and Richard S. Hahn after her death.

The majority of the material is comprised of numerous drafts, manuscripts, and two published editions of the novel "Clay Walls", correspondence to and from publishing houses, editors, and literary agents regarding the publication of "Clay Walls" and other short stories, as well as the evolution of Kim's writing process. Included among these materials are research notes, drafts and typescripts of essays (both personal and academic), short stories, poems and plays by Kim as well as writings by other individuals whom influenced her work.

The collection also includes papers pertaining to Richard Hahn's medical career and Gloria Hahn's academic and museum docent work, as well as personal correspondence, family photographs, and a small series of biographical materials featuring resumes, awards, and other personal documents.