Fonds comprises records documenting Marq de Villiers' work as a journalist and writer of non-fiction. Record types include manuscripts and published work—including collaborations with his wife, Sheila Hirtle; correspondence; publicity and reviews; and a small series of personal photographs and photographs taken in the course of his research.
Series consists of records created and collected by Henry Hicks that document his interests and activities outside of his professional political and university careers, including committee work, social engagements, community involvement and travel. There are also financial records and correspondence relating to his father's business and estate and two notebooks belonging to his wife Gene. Record types include calendars, meeting minutes, invitations, programs, cassette tapes and newspaper clippings.