The bulk of the papers comprises 48 files containing correspondence, drafts and other papers relating to Litten's work with children after coming to Australia, especially his involvement in the organisation of the immigration of British orphans to Australia, and his work for the National Children's Home in Australia and as a Methodist Minister in Ringwood Parish in Melbourne. Box 29 comprises two self bound volumes of music compiled by John Howard Litten for children in homes to sing in public performance as a fundraising measure.