The John E. Regan scrapbook collection consists primarily of newspaper clippings pertaining to his attempts at winning various public positions in Minnesota. In addition, the collection contains photos, affidavits, and campaign literature. Regan ran successfully for the state legislature and unsuccessfully in a gubernatorial election and an election for the United States Senate.

Clippings dealing with the aftermath of the general election and the attempts at regrouping the Regan forces are contained in this scrapbook. Also, articles deal with the Olson administration and the New Deal of Franklin Roosevelt.