The collection consists of textual correspondence, photographs, programs, press clippings, manuscripts, and bound reports. It traces the history and development of the various academic departments at Stevens Institute of Technology as dictated by changing administrative philosophies and larger trends in engineering pedagogy. As of 2022, the materials cover the years 1872 to 2013, but will eventually expand to incorporate new accessions from various time periods as new accessions and donations come in. Coverage varies from department to department, with some better represented than others due to inconsistent campus-wide record retention and preservation practices.