Materials include artist and exhibition files; audio visual materials; lectures; university course materials; correspondence; research notes; newspaper clippings; books; journal articles; essays; photographs; and other printed and written materials that pertain to Francis V. O'Connor's research on Jackson Pollock, Thomas Hart Benton, New Deal Art Projects, American mural painting, and his personal research.

Marerials include draft and final copies of Francis V. O'Connors essays published between 1963 and 1980; correspondence; newspaper clippings; research notes; and other publications. Files are organized by article title.

Materials include lecture transcripts; notes; essays; articles; correspondence; student papers; student rosters; course materials; photogpraphs; mural diagrams; and newspaper clippings relating to Francis V. O'Connor's university and symposium lectures.