This collection is composed of six series.

Correspondence (1964-1991): Including various correspondence to and from departmental staff and regarding the various institutions under the department’s control.

Case Files (1983-1986): Including inactive case files on patients transfers at the Montana State Hospital.

Grant Files (1985-1989): Including records related to alcohol, drugs, and chemical dependency programs and projects.

Financial Records (1984-1985): Including biennium budgets for various divisions and institutions.

Reports (1963-1989): Including those for Warm Springs, the Boulder River School and Hospital, the Montana State Hospital, the Montana State Prison, and the Montana Center for the Aged.

Subject Files (1963-1988): Including the Boulder River School and Hospital, Eastmont Training Center, Galen State Hospital, Montana Center for the Aged, Montana Youth Treatment Center, Pine Hills School, and Warm Springs State Hospital.