This collection contains materials from Mary Jane Galer's six terms in the Georgia Legislature. Series 1 is entitled Speeches and holds articles, speeches on various subjects, awards, one date book, and installations into civic organizations. Series 2 includes a variety of correspondence from 1976-1980. Series 3 comprises Legislative Activities and holds legislative reports, gatherings, cases and press releases. Series 4 contains newspaper clippings from 1974-1988. Series 5 is a collection of photographs from 1977-1988. Series 6 contains awards including a letter from President Jimmy Carter. Series 7 focuses on laws and legislation that Galer influenced and led, such as the Tri-River compact of 1979, legislation to eliminate the marriage tax, foster parent awards and grandparents visitation rights.