The collection provides a wide overview of the American Red Cross in Kent County, touching on disasters, volunteers and community services, such as a large gathering of informational pamphlets. As the collection is a vast and sweeping survey of over a hundred years of Red Cross history, much of it is generalized. The materials are physically housed according to type first and then year, as many items of the same type belong to different series the series organization takes place only in this finding aid.

In the collection itself, there are a few items of particular note. First, there are two VHS tapes which detail Red Cross history. Next, there are many books, some dating from before 1900, and including recollections by both Henry Dunant and Clara Barton. Lastly, there are around 5000 photos in the collection, providing visual documentation of many activities and events the Kent County Chapter has been involved in.