The Stockton Pen Women Records consist of minutebooks (1950-1973); by-laws and rosters (1968-1976); scrapbooks (1950-1975); organization publications and miscellaneous correspondence (1950-1975).

The National League of American Pen Women is a national organization (founded 1897) promoting professional development of its members and fostering charitable activities in the arts. It organizes workshops, lectures, discussion groups and contests; provides scholarships and awards. Members must be published authors paid for their work. The local chapter was established in 1950.

Collection is open for research.