The Marie (Rudel) Portner Collection contains photographs, family genealogy, books, and artifacts from Marie and her husband, Hal. Also included are materials created by Marie’s nephew, Weston Rudel, the donor of the collection. This collection has been organized into eight Series: Marie's Biographical Material, Genealogy, Red Scrapbook, Photographs, Correspondence, Weston W. Rudel, Books, and Artifacts.

Marie’s Biographical Material Series contains her passport and vaccination card and World War II ration cards. Also included are documents relating to Marie’s membership in the Alhambra Chapter of the Order of the Easters Star and a memorial to her. There are several travel related documents and the files pertaining to Marie’s funeral arrangements.

The Genealogy Series contains two books on family history, one documenting the Simon Rudel Reunion 1893-1993 and the other a Webber Family Book. The Rudel Family name received a certificate from the Historical Research Center regarding family name history.

The Red Scrapbook Series contains photographs and documents contained within the scrapbook. Many of these were more recent and included documentation of NDSU visits to Marie and many family photos. This scrapbook has been duplicated with the original photographs removed. The original photographs can be located in the Photograph Series, folders 15 and 16.

The Photograph Series contains historic family photos and more recent ones as well. Most are related to the Simon Rudel family and farm.

The Correspondence Series contains various correspondence with Marie.

The Weston Rudel Series contains materials relating to his life and work. Weston is Marie’s nephew and also lived in Las Vegas for quite a time. This series contains correspondence to Weston’s parents Herb and Emma from 1936-1940, typed articles and poems and copies of handwritten poems written by Weston. The Weston Rudel Publication Sub-Series contains five bound books of poetry written by Weston.

The Book Series contains five books dating from 1885-1927: The Holy Bible containing some loose material, published 1901 with inscription, “From Mother & Dad To Maria M Rudel, April 23, 1919”; Die Perle Sang und Klang published in 1894; Die Glaubenscharfe: Gesangbuch der Deutschen Baptisten-Gemeinden (organist edition), published 1885; Ausgewahlte Lieder des Evangeliums published 1927; and Easter Memories [cantata, published in 1917.

The Artifact Series contains eight objects. Hal has three items, his Shriner Bolo Tie, Clark Co. Nevada Special Deputy Sheriff badge, and Clark Co. Nevada Chief Electrical Inspector badge. There are three items from NDSU, a paperweight commemorating the NDSU Development Foundation Heritage Society Charter Member, and two plaques, one for the NDSU President’s Bronze Medallion and one for the Gold Medallion. Also included are a leather ration book token pouch and a green and white variegated crocheted book marker.