The collection comprises speeches and addresses given by Barry Maddern from 1970-80, personal cuttings files from 1967-94, and his personal collection of industrial relations cartoons from 1970-81. There is also a folder of letters of congratulations (and replies) on the various appointments in his work in industrial relations and a small collection of photographs and documents which record milestones in his life and career. A small collection of reports and papers from a visit to Papua New Guinea in 1963 under the auspices of Rotary and copies of magazines edited by Maddern document the beginnings of his career.