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Topics in this series are widely varied, however they are all related to the daily operations of the Duke Farms estate. The materials begin with J.B. Duke, primarily documenting the early evolution of the estate from a "gentleman's" farm (raising and breeding cattle and horse) to a public park, and finally to a large-scale agricultural production farm to support the war effort. Materials include the original deeds, mortgages, and agreements relating to the formation of J.B. Duke's Hillsborough property, the certificate of incorporation of the Duke's Farm Company in 1917, correspondence and invoices for purchases of equipment and Jersey cows for the farm, lists of plants and flowers sold, analysis of profit and loss accounts, daily activity reports, and correspondence, notes, and specifications for various architectural projects at Duke Farms, including the construction of a "country house" and the greenhouses. Of particular interest are the letterbooks, which range from 1916 to 1927. The letters detail the daily operations of Duke's Farms, including the purchases of plants, trees, and flowers for the estate, rent paid, farm equipment requests, and letters to Horace Trumbauer regarding the construction of two cottages on the estate.

This series contains an assortment of materials related to the broad and varied business and personal activities of Doris Duke. Materials related to business activities include correspondence, agendas, reports, and minutes from Doris Duke's business team. Topics range from investments, new ventures (including the chartering of the Newport Restoration Foundation), and loans, to job descriptions, stock donations, approval of gifts (donations), and information on the General Charitable Aid Association. Other business related materials include activity reports, repairs to homes, design proposals, NRF work progress reports, and requests for interviews. While these materials are related to Doris Duke's business pursuits, the personal side of life is also reflected as the authors often comment on current events and other daily activities such as congratulations on her marriage to Porfirio Rubirosa.

Materials in this series include correspondence dating from the 1950s inquiring about Doris Duke's plans for the estate. These letters, addressed to both to Doris Duke and S.L. Hawkins, include suggestions for donating the estate for a Greek orphanage and school, an Episcopalian Girls' School, and a hotel. Also included are documents related to Miss Duke's attempts to lease or rent Rough Point for the long term. The series also consists of appraisals of the estate after Hurricanes Carol and Edna in 1954, invoices for repairs to the interior and exterior of Rough Point, invoices for the purchase and repair of furniture, which includes fabric samples, invoices and vouchers for the purchase and repair of art objects, inventory books documenting the contents of each room of the estate (including color and black and white photographs), and memoranda and newspaper clippings regarding the Cliff Walk at Rough Point.

The materials in this series document the daily operations of the JHFNC and its predecessor organizations, beginning with the Efraim and Marian Rosenzweig Judaica and Hebraica Exhibit at the Judea Reform Congregation. The series also contains materials related to the building of the foundation's archival collections and documents the ultimate destination of archival materials and museum artifacts after the 2003 separation of the JHFNC and Rosenzweig Museum.

Annual reports, correspondence, financial papers, founding documents, executice council minutes, and miscellaneous material.

Topics in this series are widely varied; however they are all related to the daily operations of the Duke Gardens Foundation and the Indoor Display Gardens, including the original agreement between Doris Duke and the Duke Gardens Foundation outlining the purpose of the Foundation. Also included are board meetings and minutes, progress reports, correspondence, notes, and invoices regarding design, set up, and materials for the different display gardens, correspondence and memoranda regarding purchases and donations of plant materials, clippings and brochures related to the opening and success of the gardens, property appraisals, inventories, and other general administrative materials. Boxes 34-54 contain logs of different activities such as registries for garden tours, in and out logs, and schedules for evening tours. Of particular interest are the thank you letters, many addressed to either Doris Duke or to the Tour Guides who gave the garden tours.

Topics in this series are widely varied; however they are all related to the Falcon Lair residence. Materials include correspondence and memoranda, estimates and invoices for interior decorating services, renovations and repairs to the home, and inventories of household items (many with color and B&W photographs). A majority of the correspondence is from employees regarding the daily activities of Falcon Lair, including the hiring of temporary help, payment of invoices/bills, wages, repairs and services to house, and other transactions. While much of the correspondence is related to the business side of Falcon Lair, the personal side of life is also reflected as the authors often comment on current events and other activities.