Democratic Party Platform file includes, inter alia, testimony of Hughes to the 1976 and 1980 National Conventions; two photographs from the Madison Square Garden-held convention, including one with then Maryland governor, the Hon. Marvin Mandel; correspondence and material dealing with the Alternate Delegate selection to the 1976 Democratic Primary in Baltimore City; a press release; and letters to and from the Hon. Louis Goldstein, and other Democratic Party officials.

The William Hughes Papers include materials related William Hughes’ work as a newspaper contributor, radio commentator, and Irish-American activist. In addition to textual materials, the collection includes 19 audio and 6 video tapes. Textual materials include writings such as articles, commentaries, columns, essays, in addition to letters to the editor, correspondence, and political items. The audio and video tapes document Hughes' interviews on radio and television, guest appearences, and news conferences in addition to a recording of Hughes' testimony on the MacBride Principles Bill before Baltimore City Council in 1993. Also present are a biography, and photograph of Hughes.