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Contains biographical and autobiographical information by and about Rosetta Reitz, including her work both inside and outside the music business. Comprises published and unpublished writings, correspondence, resume materials, and scrapbooks.

Biographical Materials consists of papers pertaining to Robert Ward's professional life as composer. The series includes collected works lists and classifications compiled by both Ward and others; drafts and proofs of Ward's autobiography; biographical profiles, newspaper clippings, assorted event photographs, professional headshots of Ward, and conference and concert programs from throughout his career; details of publishing contracts and commissions for new music; and other publications on his music by Ward himself. Includes documents from the various organizations with which Ward affiliated, including: the Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Musical Theater Project, Friends of the American Musical Theatre, Durham Arts Council, Triangle Opera Theater, Opera Company of North Carolina, and cultural trips to Guatemala and Japan as part of the United States Friendship Commission. Contains materials from the celebrations for his 70th, 80th, and 90th birthdays, including programs, newspaper clippings, contracts, photographs, recordings, and music dedicated to Ward. Recordings include interviews and concert recordings celebrating Ward's music. Includes some materials from Ward's time at Duke Univeristy, such as the concert series Encounters with Music of our Time, the Summer Opera Workshop, and Winterfest. Contains papers and yearbooks from Ward's time as a student at the Eastman School of Music. Includes recordings of several interviews Ward gave throughout his career. Also includes a variety of certificates and awards received by Ward, including degrees, honorary degrees, a key to the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, State of North Carolina medal, and a golden baton from the American Symphony Orchestra League. Grouped and arranged by content type.

Contains biographical material related to Mary McMillan and her work. Included are autobiographical writings, personal and work-related papers, newspaper and magazine clippings, and printed materials documenting her life. Arranged in chronological order.

Includes a 1971 resumé, a few letters concerning professional appointments, a program from an alumni association "roast" in 2002, and John Wilson Fleming's obituary from February 16, 2005.

Includes corporate press releases, government forms, and printed materials such as magazine profiles.