The collection consists of minutes of meetings, correspondence, information regarding volunteers, names of the women’s organizations associated with the register, names and addresses of the various enterprises and industries that might require assistance, a short history, annual reports work classifications, rules and guidelines.

The John Oxley Library is in temporary accommodation until 2006. Most material is kept off-site. Researchers wishing to use the manuscript collection should contact the research librarian prior to visiting the library to confirm the availability of the material.