The collection contains articles of incorporation; by-laws; updated mission statements; organizational policies and procedures; board minutes and accompanying materials including some financial statements, 1990-2009; newsletters, 1989-1994; letters; news clippings; and phone/drop-in logs.

The collection consists of a single scrapbook containing news clippings on Duluth, Minnesota theater events.

The collection consists of working files, including letters, brochures, press releases, photographs, and clippings.

This scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings relative to the Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin area theaters' productions and players.

The collection consists of four scrapbooks containing letters, news clippings, text of a speech and ephemera.

The collection contains letters regarding Flaaten's work, recommendations, and appreciation; news clippings about events concerning bands and band members, Flaaten's activities as musical director,  and personal and family events; photographs depicting his work, family, and friends. The collection includes clippings and programs of the Beethoven Chamber Music Club circa 1900–1902.

The collection contains a complete series of administrative records including board minutes, annual reports, committee reports, financial statements, membership lists. The collection also includes publicity files, programs, photographs, scrapbooks and news clippings.

The collection consists of records on artists and performers the Institute brought or attempted to bring to Duluth.