Framed photograph of Collins and physics colleagues. Pictured from left to right is A. Salam, Robert F. Bacher, Isidor Rabi, George Collins, and W.M. Powell. N.d.

The collection contains a variety of materials, but consists primarily of Collins' correspondence from the 1950s through the 1970s, including his time as a professor at Virginia Tech. Other materials include professional papers, notes from speeches and papers, and travel reports. The collection includes a few photographs, as well as memorabilia from his time teaching at Notre Dame.