The Series consists of audio-visual records that complement the records found in other Series. The records range from medical research slides created by Dr. Hatfield during his post-graduate training at the University of Minnesota; sound recordings of Dr. Hatfield's sermons, speeches, presentations, and lectures that he gave to academic, secular, and religious groups; videos relating to the social, medical, and ethical issues arising from the Royal Commission on New Reproductive Technologies; sound recordings from the United Church Men's Conferences and Councils, at many of which Dr. Hatfield gave presentations; and slides from presentations Dr. Hatfield gave on a variety of issues including sex education, ethics consultation services, palliative care, medicare, and death and dying.

• The Sub-series consists of the records received, collected, and produced by Dr. Hatfield in his role as a commissioner of the Royal Commission on New Reproductive Technologies.
• These records include copies of the public and private hearings, proposed research projects and reports, reference materials giving background to the issues and newsclippings describing the work of, and issues arising from, the Commission.
• The records also include correspondence between the disaffected commissioners reflecting their growing dissatisfaction with the Commission's direction and administration, and the commissioner's Statement of Claim following their dismissal in December 1991.