The Sub-series consists of notes, reference materials, and final prepared speeches and presentations given by Dr. Hatfield on various subjects, including ethics, palliative care, sex education, balanced billing, and social issues including alcoholism and suicide. The Sub-series also includes page proofs, transcripts, and copies of the two books coauthored in the mid-1980's by Dr Bruce Hatfield and his brother Dr. Bob Hatfield: 'Matters of Life and Death', and 'Treat Me Right'.

The Series consists of newspaper clippings and magazine articles collected by Dr. Hatfield for reference on an extensive series of subjects. The records reflect Dr. Hatfield's interest in the social, medical, and ethical issues of his lifetime, including abortion, birth control and family planning, Aids, death and dying, euthanasia, genetics and genetic manipulation, sexuality and sex education, palliative care, and medicare.