The Ford Button Collection and Papers are divided into five different series. The first series contains Ford Button's original art. The subject of these cartoons varies, however the bulk pertain to school-related issues. The cartoons are mostly undated. The art contains Button's creative notes/personal selling codes. Clippings are of Button's and Bob Barnes' work are included. Within the correspondence are letters between Ford and various publishers. The majority of correspondence deals with the buying and selling of Button's work. Also within this collection are promotional items such as pamphlets and newsletters. Several books have been separated and are cataloged in The Ohio State University library catalog.

Original art works in this collection may be found by searching the library's original art database.