The collection consists of audiovisual recordings related to bioethics, the bulk of which are recordings of lectures delievered at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE). This includes the KIE's Intensive Bioethics Courses and Advanced Bioethics Courses. The recordings are in a variety of formats, including audio cassettes, compact discs, DVDs, micro cassettes, VHS cassette tapes, 1/4" open reel audio, and other formats.
The series contains correspondence, memoranda, published articles, unpublished papers, printed matter, and near-print materials dating from 1964 to 1982.
The series consists of three folders of professional correspondence, including Hans-Martin Sass and Van Rensellaer Potter. Topically, it includes correspondence related to the bioethics and medical humanities education programs at Georgetown University and Hiram College.