The material in the collection offers insight into the activities of the Academy during its last few years, 1909-1914. The correspondence of the period deals with annual meetings and the guest physicians to be brought in for the lecture series. The collection also contains invoices, deposit slips and canceled checks which evidence the Academy's financial condition. Also contains blank dues payment slips and membership applications.

A copy of the 1868 document history explains the establishment of the Grand Rapids Medical and Surgical Society and notes the original members. The 1867 Table of Fees delineates and details costs for various surgical procedures.

The Constitution and Bylaws detail more of the Academy's history and officers from 1884 through 1911. The minutes are complete and the secretary's reports detail membership during the 1890s.