The Tilman “Tillie” Bishop papers contain files from Bishop’s tenure as an administrator at Mesa College/Mesa State College and his time serving as Colorado State Representative (four years) and State Senator (twenty-four years). Records from Mesa College/Mesa State College include correspondence, student reports, freshman research, high school ranks, and faculty advisor booklets covering the years 1962-1993. Documents from his time in the Colorado General Assembly include water related materials, correspondence, legislative reports, and bills that date from 1960 to 2001 with the majority falling between 1984 and 1989.