The bulk of the series consists of photographs of Carlson while stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland, Japan, and Hong Kong. Most of the photographs are from Carlson’s time in the Army but also includes photographs of friends and family. In addition to photographs, the series also includes scrapbooks of Carlson while in high school as well as her time spent as technical director on the set of the film Francis Joins the WAC.

Contains newspaper clippings, dance cards, programs, pressed flowers, notes, and other material.