The collection consists of personal and working papers of Hans Froelicher, Jr., as well as the papers of his wife, Frances Morton Froelicher. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, writings, and photographs; topics include The Park School and the Citizens Planning and Housing Association.

The Samuel Ready School Records document the history of the Samuel Ready School. The collection includes biographical information about Samuel Ready, and describes the history the school including the facilities and property, the administration, and the student body and alumni. Materials in the collection include minutes, correspondence, reports, student and teacher files, publications, photographs, newspaper clippings, and artifacts and memorabilia.

The Maryland Committee for Children Records document the functions, work, and projects of the organization. The collection includes meeting minutes, committee work, correspondence, press releases, financial records, news clippings, and publications collected by agencies preceding MCH. Some topics noted in the Subject Files series include child welfare, day care, social work, nutrition and health, schools, and legislation among others.