This collection contains administrative and teaching records, such as art course materials, departmental correspondence, photographs, and art exhibition materials from Dean Carter, professor and former head of the Art Department at Virginia Tech from 1950-1992.

Series I: Administrative Files, 1950-2003, contains departmental memorandums, letters, and other forms of correspondence between Dean Carter and other organizations and people. It also includes historical materials about the development of the Art Department at Virginia Tech, College of Architecture documents, and flyers and promotional materials for events and art exhibitions hosted by these departments. This series also has different photographs of artworks and sculptures, students in art class, and portraits, as well as an art gallery guestbook.

Series II: Teaching Files, 1953-1999, consists of art history, drawing, sculpture, and painting course materials, such as syllabi, tests, and worksheets from the Art Department from the 1960s to the 1990s. It also includes flyers, photographs, and promotional materials for these courses.

Series III: Oversized Posters, 1974, undated, contains promotional materials for art shows, craft fairs, art galleries, and other events.