The papers of Judge Harold L. Ryan span the years 1981 to 1995. The case files include both civil and criminal cases, and include legal briefs, opinions and other court documents, memos written by law clerks, and manuscript notes concerning cases the judge heard as District Court Judge. Other material includes orders, prisoner petitions, death penalty cases, travel files and appointment books, jury instructions and Court of Appeals decisions on Ryan's cases. Also included are office administrative records.

Similar files may be found in the case files of Judge J. Blaine Anderson, MG 356.