The papers were assembled by Williams while researching for his book entitled: "From charity to teaching hospital: Ella Latham's presidency 1933-1954, the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne." The collection includes: 1. Correspondence, 1929-1955. Letters of Sir John and Lady Latham to Sir Thomas and Lady White. They contain family news and some comments on the social life in Melbourne and London. Also included is a letter by Douglas Galbraith to Lady White relating to his involvement in Rehabilitation Centres in Australia. 2. Cuttings relating to Sir John Latham's Career, 1934, 1940, 1969. 3. 11 black and white and sepia photographs of the Latham family. 4. Copies of marriage and birth certificateds of Latham and Tobin (Lady Latham's parents), 1878,1907-1923. 5. A copy of a broadcast address by Sir John Latham 29 June 1933. 6. Miscellaneous printed items containing Latham's addresses, speeches, reports and publication "Education and war.".