The John H. Wilson Papers include typescripts and holographs for some of Wilson's books, including numerous transcriptions of late 17th-century English satires. It also contains a manuscript for an unpublished book, research notes and material relating to English Restoration theatre, plays, actresses, Nell Gwyn and Dame Mary Etherege. The collection also includes holograph notebooks, offprints of articles, journal issues, and miscellaneous photos relating to Wilson's research.