Series mainly contains textual records pertaining to the broadsheets and chapbooks published by Lazara Press predominately in the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s. These records include drafts of the broadsides or chapbooks, and, in many cases, the final print edition of these works. Other records includes correspondence, layouts, art, drafts, proofs, and receipts. The photographs included in this series are images featured in the published edition of the work associated with the photos.

Series contains textual records related to Lazara Press's <i>Discussion Series</i> publications. These publications are described on Lazara's website as being "a forum for provocative and challenging essays and speeches which address current issues of interest and concern". The series contains both drafts and final copies of each essay, as well as other records such as correspondence, contracts, distribution and cataloguing information, newspaper and magazine clippings, and court transcripts.

Series contains textual records related to projects Goldsmith was involved in as an editor and/or in a consultant role outside of Lazara Press. Records includes editing notes, layouts, correspondence, manuscripts, reviews and broadsheets.

Series contains textual records related to the administrative component of Lazara Press, mainly records related to its day to day business operations. Records include correspondence, financial information, notes, book rates, advertising, layouts, royalty information, tax information, labels, notes, book listings, loan agreements, orders and invoices, and a directory of bookstores and other companies Lazara Press conducted business with.

Series mainly contains textual records pertaining to works such as books of poetry, short stories, and plays published by Lazara Press in the early 1980s to the mid 2000s. These records include manuscripts and drafts and, in many cases, the final print edition of these works. Other records include correspondence, contracts, production information, reviews, promotion, and distribution information. The series also contains copies of manuscripts submitted to Lazara Press, but not published by Press. The photographs included in this series are typically images of the author and/or other images featured within the published edition of a work.

Series contains textual records related to the different associations and groups in which Goldsmith and Lazara Press were associated with. Records include group membership information, memorandums, minutes, reports, brochures, agendas, policies and correspondence.

Series contains textual records pertaining to various festivals and events around Canada and in Europe that Goldsmith partook in on behalf of Lazara Press. Records include conference information, programmes, newsletters, bulletins, promotional material, correspondence, travel and registration information.

Series includes projects that Goldsmith and/or authors associated with Lazara Press were involved in over the 1990s and 2000s. Textual records includes artwork, an interview transcript, order forms, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a keynote speech, a letter of agreement, and promotional material. The photographs in the file depict various events happening in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Series includes articles written by Goldsmith on various social issues, as well as articles related to publishing. The series also contains reviews of works published by Lazara Press.

Series contains textual records related to the promotion and/or distribution of Lazara Press publications. The records include flyers, order forms, correspondence, catalogues, media contacts, mailing lists, advertising rates, layouts, and documentation related to Poetry in Transit.

Series includes textual records pertaining to local and Canadian publishing companies with whom Goldsmith associated with. These records include publisher catalogues, correspondence, articles, obituaries, interview transcripts, reports, minutes, and promotional material.