Series I: Curriculum Vita and Biographical Information, 1974-2001, contains a CV written in 2001. This folder also includes Hertzler's introduction to the binders mentioned above. The series also includes photocopies of awards Hertzler won, as well as related write-ups and correspondence. Lastly, there are photographs featuring Ann Hertzler from events, conferences, and newspapers articles (1970s-2000).

This series is arranged by material type. Awards are in chronological order. Photographs are, for the most part, on scrapbook pages, and are in their original order.

Series II: Hertzler Publications, 1971-2000, contains 6 subseries. The majority of this series is made up of subseries C and D. Some items have related correspondence attached. Subseries A: Articles includes copies, reprints, and originals of articles written by Hertzler during her tenure at the University of Missouri and Virginia Tech (1974-2000). This subseries does NOT include Extension Service publications. Subseries B: Contributions to Scholarly Works, 1976-2001, contains articles and photocopies of articles in which Hertzler is quoted or otherwise referenced. Subseries C: University of Missouri-Columbia Extension Publications includes handouts and pamphlets written by Hertzler (1971-1980, n.d.). This subseries also contains several publications from the early 1970s. Subseries D: Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications/Adult includes materials written and created by Hertzler relating to adult health and nutrition from 1982-2000. Subseries E: Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications/Children, 1985-1999, contains materials written and created by Hertzler relating to children's health and nutrition. Subseries F: Websites and Internet Information, 1997-2001, includes printouts of websites designed for Hertzler's various projects, as well as related correspondence and presentations.

Folder-level bibliographies are in the "Contents List" below. Subseries are arranged in alphabetical order by title. Material within each subseries is arranged in chronological order. Undated materials in Subseries III are arranged by publication number or publication title, if there is no number.

Series III: Other Publications, 1956-2000, includes 4 subseries. Subseries A: Articles and Reports, 1956-1998 contains publications written about children's nutrition, especially breakfast and school menu planning. Subseries B: Extension Services contains three publications from different state Extension divisions, written between 1979 and 1993. Subseries C: Pamphlets, 1965-1992, includes a selection of published materials created by national or international groups, a majority of which relate to diet restrictions and food choices. This subseries does NOT include materials produced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Subseries D: USDA includes pamphlets produced by the United States Department of Agriculture. Materials date from 1960 to 2000 and cover topics such as the importance of breakfast, food choices for children, and sodium intake.

Folder-level bibliographies are in the "Contents List" below. Subseries are arranged in alphabetical order by title. Materials within each subseries are arranged in chronological order.

Series IV: Project/Subject Files, 1982-2003, includes publications, correspondence and emails, copies of presentations, notes, and other paper materials relating to nutrition and health topics. In 2017, this series was organized into five subseries. Subseries A: Presentation and Project Materials contains materials from training programs on teaching children safe food handling habits, choosing healthy foods, and meal planning for child care facilities. In addition, this subseries includes VHS and audio cassette tapes from training events, and slides and CDs from presentations given by Ann Hertzler. Subseries B: Subject Files on Cooperative Extension and Nutrition Topics includes collected research from sources relating to children’s nutrition, bone health, food labels, and Cooperative Extension activities. Subseries C: Subject Files on Food and People consists of collected researcher on individuals and groups of people connected to aspects of food history, including authors, other researchers, ethnic groups, and professionals. Subseries D: Subject Files on Foods includes collected research on foods or food groups used for papers, presentations, and personal interest. Subseries E: Subject Files on Home and Household contains research on household management topics, especially kitchen utensils and soap/soap-making.

Several files contain folder-level bibliographies in the contents list of the finding aid. Files in each subseries are arranged in alphabetical order by folder title.

Series V: Posters and Oversize Books, 1989-1996, contains a poster of the human skeleton with labeled bones, a poster showing vegetables, and 3 copies of a book for children about nutrition and choosing healthy foods.

This series is arranged chronologically.

Series VI: Artifacts, c.1863, 1993, n.d., includes several original items--a stone jar from a battlefield, c. 1863, a gelatin mold, and a small sewing box. The series also has a framed display of a food pyramid and Happy Meal toys, produced by the American Dietetic Association and McDonalds in 1993. Dr. Hertzler also donated a 19th century cast iron stove to the libraries, which is in the Special Collections Reading Room. The 2014 accrual also includes a large collection of food-related magnets.

This series is arranged by material type.