The Troy Farmers Club Records consist of four record books that include the organization's charter, meeting minutes, and account information. The entries describe agricultural matters in the Troy, Pennsylvania, community during the period covered. The first officers were J. C. McKean, president; G. M. Card, secretary.; A. M. Cornell, treasurer.; and A. S. Hooker, reporting secretary.

The Cornelius Lott Shear certificates were presented to botanist and plant pathologist. Shear, who traveled to foreign countries to research agriculture. Many of the certificates serve as introduction letters or statement of purpose.