The collection includes record books documenting the meetings, finances, and constitution of the society, as well as programs from society-sponsored events and surveys for prospective new members.

This series includes event programs that document the activities of the Carlyle and other literary societies active at Purdue during this time period.

This series includes three types of records books: society meeting minutes, treasury records, and a constitution book that was signed by new members.

This series includes surveys administered by the society to prospective new members.