Within the Chris Petteys papers,pieces of writing from members of her family, as well as personal writings from Petteys herself, can be found. Additionally, Petteys' research can be found in the form of annotated books, artist files that are filled with the research Petteys did on various female artists, and index card records of the sources she used. There are also publications that speak to female artists -- although not apparently used in her research directly -- and a newpaper article that reports on Petteys herself. Supporting documentation for the collection can be found in regards to the correspondence Petteys had with art dealers and insurers to protect and grow her collection. There are a grand total of 51 pieces of artwork created by female artists within Petteys' collection, all varying in subject matter and medium.