The William E. Molett Papers consist of reviews of Molett's writings on Robert Peary and polar navigation, latitudinal and longitudinal calculations related to his research on Peary's North Pole trip, several articles by Molett, and a spiral bound book of personal writings and drawings by Molett. These writings and drawings are on a variety of biographical and fictional writing, as well as poetry and prose, and also contain the images and text for his short story "Wilbur the Lion." All items in the collection are photocopies, made circa 2002, of original documents dating from the 1970s through 2003; the original item dates are listed in their titles.

The Earl R. Hillis Oral History, dated 2002-2010, contains audio recordings and transcripts of the interview between Hillis and Brian Shoemaker conducted on May 11, 2002. There are also administrative notes that were created both before and after the interview and are dated 2002-2010. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include transporting fuel and supplies between Antarctic research stations, social life at Antarctic stations, flight navigation, and Project Magnet.