The Lapwai Mission Press collection contains images, photocopies and facsimiles of publications, translation notes, and correspondence. The materials date from circa 1836 to 1993. The collection represents a history of the Lapwai Mission Press and provides a glimpse into the creation process, specifically translations from Nimipuutímt (Nez Perce) to English. Correspondence from 1943 to 1993 inquiries about imprints in the collection, reprints, loans, and exhibits related to the Lapwai Press publications.