The Russell B. Sugarmon Collection consists of a wide assortment of documents centered largely on the career of Judge Russell B. Sugarmon, a Memphis civil rights lawyer and activist. The documents—including letters, pamphlets, memos, campaign materials, and more—feature the contributions of many notable civil rights figures such as Jesse H. Turner, Roy Wilkins, and A.W. Willis, Jr. The collection focuses on the civil rights efforts made in Memphis and Shelby County.