The James E. Pollard Papers contain unpublished manuscripts, reprints of articles, correspondence, typescript of Behind the Scenes: The Untold Story of the Ohio State University by James E. Pollard, historical sketches by Pollard, and The Journal of Jay Cooke by James E. Pollard. The collection also contains materials from the Archives Advisory Committee and other files related to the establishment of the University Archives.

The Ohio State University, Archives Advisory Committee Records contain reports, minutes, publications and other documents pertaining to the charge of the committee to discuss records retention and physically establish and expand the archives on the campus.