Series consists of various publications authored by Esther Paulson on various aspects of nursing and nursing history. Series is divided into two subseries: Publications by Paulson and Other writings by Paulson.

Series consists of correspondence and reports created by Paulson in the Canadian Nurses' Association-appointed position of Convener of the Committee for the study of Registries and Community needs.

Series consists of articles, programmes, and other material related to Paulson's involvement with the International Council of Nurses in the 1950s, including material pertaining to International Council of Nurses congresses in 1947, 1949, 1953, and 1957.

Series consists of loose newspaper clippings pertaining to Paulson’s career and activities at the Royal Columbia Hospital nursing school, the Welfare Field Service at Cranbrook. B.C. and the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia.

Series consists of articles, papers, reports, speeches, and other textual material related to nursing gathered by Paulson. In addition to material relating to a variety of nursing concerns, the series also includes much material pertaining to Paulson's understanding of tuberculosis nursing and her work in the Vancouver Unit of the Division of Tuberculosis Control.

Series consists of minutes, programmes, correspondence, reports, financial statements, and other textual material related to Paulson's involvement with the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia (RNABC), in the positions of Chair, Private Duty Nursing Section (1935-1937); Secretary (1943-1945); Honourary Secretary (1946); and President (1951-1953).

Series consists of correspondence, documents, and articles relating to various achievements of and honours received by Paulson during her education and career, including honours from the Canadian Tuberculosis Association.

Series consists of biographical material relating to Esther Paulson, gathered by her niece Nancy J. Dammkoehler. Includes a copy of Paulson's obituary.