Series contains notes and different stages of drafts for Mary McAlpine's books, articles, and short stories as well as those of other related authors that came included in her records.

Series contains correspondence primarily of Mary McAlpine and collected correspondence of Ethel Wilson related to business as well as personal letters and post cards.

Series contains miscellaneous documents, diaries, and photographs related to McAlpine's personal life and those of her extended family and friends.

Series contains various audio reels and a cassette tape from McAlpine's personal collection and radio broadcast recordings.

Series consists of newspaper clippings of articles written by McAlpine.