The collection consists of Davidson College catalogs from 1842 to the present. The earliest known catalog was printed in 1842. Photocopies of the catalogs for 1842-1847 have been bound and are also available in the Davidsoniana Room (Call number D 021 A18 1842-1850). The catalogs contain information about the Trustees, Faculty, Adminstration and students as well as descriptions of the courses of study offered, student activities, and scholarships. At several times throughout the history of the college, Davidson has offered summer classes to its students. In 1909, Davidson offered preparatory classes for prospective students and students needing extra help before college classes began. Between 1938 and 1978, Davidson offered summer classes to its regular students. By 1983, however, any form of formal summer school had ended although students still were encouraged to take contract courses or to enroll in one of the college's summer programs such as the Cambridge University Summer Program. The collection also contains brochures for summer programs for 1909, 1938-1978, and 1983.