The collection includes correspondence, 1959-80, a large number of press clippings reflecting the English part of Atwell's career with some Australian content, 1958-60, music manuscripts, arrangements, orchestra and band parts, and some sheet music. Songs with music by Winifred Atwell and words by J. Daniels (Folio 1), copy of Atwell's "Swanee River Boogie", sheet music of her "Jubilee Rag" and manuscripts of accompanying parts, and sheet music of "Dill Pickles, Oh! what a lovely war", and "Hawaiian Cha-Cha", arranged by Atwell, with manuscript band arrangements, are included.