Papers presented, 1957-1999; correspondence, 1952-1992; minutes, 1935-1988; attendance lists, 1974-1991; copes of play and papers prepared for the Society’s centenary, 1989; copies of TS ‘On the Air’ and ‘Vineyard’ by A. M. Morris; illustrations for Dr Gwen Harwood’s papers ‘Shakespearean Music’ and ‘Faithful Fido’, 1989; misc. papers presented by unknown members; misc. papers related to the Society and associated matters; scrapbook of newspapers cutting, photographs and similar articles, 1963-1988; constitution, 1977; Mavis Fagan and Irene Isles (eds), The Hamilton Literary Society: 1889-1989.

22 papers written by Mary Kathleen Burcham for the Hamilton Literary Society during the years 1928-1944.

Minutes of meetings 1897-1898, 1902-1906, 1943-91 (including manuscript notes about original members); MS and TS of paper ‘Oak’ by Miss M. T. Butler n.d.; paper about Women’s Education by Mrs A. McAulay, 1903; paper about Women’s Suffrage by Mrs A. McAulay, 1899; Exercise books containing recipes and notes made Mrs I. McAulay, n.d.; souvenir poem by Mrs Mary Hogg nee Hudspeth to celebrate the foundation of the Society, 1896; lists of speakers and topics, 1955-1973; copy of rules, 1966; order of service for Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mary Ross Thompson, 24 May 1995.