The records include files on the 1949 Campaign for Davidson, correspondence concerning Congolese students, a 1986 grant proposal to the PEW Foundation for Liberal Arts Enrichment, reports on Fund Raising activities, the Lucy C. Johnston Memorial Fund, the "Doc" White Memorial Fund, the Heath Whittle Track Fund, Dean Rusk Program events, copies of publications and program manuals.

The Davidson College Community-Based sub-group consists of oral histories and interviews that explore the history and culture of the Town of Davidson and other local communities. The sub-group contains interviews with long-time Davidson residents, select college faculty and staff, alumni/ae who called the area home, and representatives from community organizations.