The series consists of forms, pamphlets, applications, conference proceedings, notes, note-cards and certificates relating to the various organizations and associations that Joy Coghill was a member of or contributed to in some way, notably Western Gold Society and Holiday Theatre / Playhouse Theatre.

The series consists of materials relating to Joy Coghill’s performances as an actor, director, producer and artistic director.

The series consists of photocopies of three scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, programs, pamphlets and posters relating to Joy Coghill’s performances or professional life.

The series consists of manuscripts, notes, newspaper and magazine clippings, pamphlets, and other textual materials relating to Coghill's writing, teaching, and other activities. Also included are artifacts relating to Coghill's performances and professional and personal life.

Series consists of manuscript materials documenting the development of Coghill's play Song Of This Place, based on the life of Emily Carr, and including early drafts of scripts, notes, correspondence, brochures and other published materials, Actors' Equity agreements, and financial records documenting ticket sales and sponsorships.

The series consists of photographs of Coghill, including headshots, involvement in various productions on and off stage, and cast members. Also included is the output of Coghill's play Song Of This Place, and the photographs of Coghill with family and friends. Includes black-and-white and colour prints, negatives, and colour slides.

The series consists of degrees, awards and correspondence around awards for or by Joy Coghill.

The series consists of notes, envelopes, cards and letters that were received or sent by Joy Coghill.

The series consists of notes, copies of documents, pamphlets and posters that were part of Joy Coghill’s education or used by her for teaching materials or resources.

The series consists of three journals, correspondence, notes, note cards, certificates, forms and other textual materials used by or for Joy Coghill’s personal life.

The series consists of handwritten and typed drafts of articles and essays, arranged alphabetically by title or subject.

The series consists of audiovisual material about Coghill's acting career. In addition, there are audio and visual records from her 2003/2004 performance of Song of this Place at the Frederic Wood Theatre, two CBC television programs, a demo reel, a promotional video of the Courage to Dream production, and three audio recordings of poetry, short stories, and a 1995 production of the Noah's Ark opera. Included from the 2017 accession are recordings of TV coverage of Song Of This Place, audio recordings about Song Of This Place, and a DVD recording of Joy's son Gordon Thorne accepting a Gemini Award on her behalf.

The fonds consists of notes, manuscripts, drafts, awards, degrees, pamphlets, correspondence, notes, note-cards, scripts, programs, posters, forms, degrees, cards, certificates, artifacts, and photographs.