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The collection consists of approximately 7250 photographs (1865-2000, predominantly 1950-1995) of which approximately 7000 have been processed; 69 albums; three boxes of slides (ca. 1150); thirteen sheets of negatives (ca. 200); two daguerreotypes (1840s or 1850s), and 25 stereo cards.

The slides are stored in slide cases and are grouped according to a specific theme such as a school or an event. While many of the albums and scrapbooks were given to the archives by various convents, schools and individual Sisters, the archive has also created several albums with the intent to highlight a particular theme or event such as "Jubilees," "The Lantern," and "Social Gatherings."

Approximately 7000 photographs of the collection have been processed. The following information has been deducted from a random sampling of 546 cards from the photograph index: the majority of these photographs, 25%, measure 8.9cm x 8.9 cm ( 3 « x 3 « inches) with the second largest group, 17%, measuring 10.16cm x 15.24cm (4 x 6 inches); 53% of the sample were noted as colour photographs while 43% were noted as black and white; 81% of all the photographs are described as being in good condition with only 2% being rated as poor.

The photographs are organized according to the Presentation Congregation Archives finding aid and therefore cover a wide variety of topics. About one third of the photographs are of the various branches of the Presentation Congregation. The Presentation Motherhouse in Cathedral Square, St. John's has the largest amount of photographs (81) in the collection with the second largest being from Our Lady of Assumption Mission in Davis Inlet (71). Another large group of pictures (ca. 250) depict the Sisters themselves as they go through the process of becoming professed and embrace their ministries. As well, these pictures look at the Sister's personal life, their relationships and visits with family and friends.

A third subject that is given a great deal of attention is education (7cm) and the various schools that the sisters taught in. The final subject identified as a main focus in the collection are the various "Associates" associated with the Presentation Congregation (6cm) such as the Archdiocese of St. John's, Grand Falls, St. George's and Labrador/Schefferville, the various parishes, Archbishops and Bishops, clergy, visitors, and other religious Congregations.

Fonds consists of Nano Nagle journal (1802-1825); an Irish Sister's journal (1911); educational scrapbooks (1850s); election register (1833-1987); an annual renewal registry (1938-1957); acts of reception and profession registry (1846-1869); professions and deaths registry (1871-1952); registers of the Sodality of the Children of Mary (1946-1958); various membership/enrollment journals (1910-1964); correspondence (1833-2002); account books (1881-1961); financial statements/records/reports (1876-1877,1920-89); minutes of various meetings (1875-1999); legal documents (1784-1999); decrees (1855 1958); religious vow documents (1846-1856, 1905, 1907); annual reports/statistics of the Congregation (1942-1984); Annals of Harbour Grace (1833); annual visitation reports (1962-1965,1988); Latin documents (1883-1972); French documents (1845-1867); various certificates and awards (1952-1995); four architectural drawings; two technical drawings; nine paintings; twenty-one sketches; approximately two hundred photographs, the majority of which are black and white; nineteen film reels of various sizes; twenty-nine video cassettes, predominantly VHS; and thirty-six cassette tapes, some of which contain oral histories.

Fonds also consists of reference materials in the form of books, thesis', booklets, research papers, speeches, newspaper articles, obituaries, artifacts and an art collection which relate to the foundress, early pioneer Sisters, the congregational foundations, membership and their apostolic work; The fonds has been divided into the following series:
100 Records relating to Nano Nagle; 200 Records relating to the four pioneer Presentation Sisters in Newfoundland; 300 Records relating to the early foundations prior to amalgamation; 400 Records relating to the amalgamation Process; 500 Records relating to the government of Presentation Congregation; 600 Records relating to the Presentation foundations in Newfoundland and elsewhere; 700 Records relating to the apostolic works of Presentation Congregation; 800 Records relating to programs in formation and spirituality; 900 Records relating to the Presentation interrelationships at Diocesan and Parish levels; 1000 Records relating to the Presentation Congregation Multi Media Collection.

Series consists of original and copied correspondence (1923-1983); Register of the Sodality of the Children of Mary (1946-1955); and minutes (1977). As well, series contains applications, policies, reports and briefs for and about religious life. Series also includes reference material associated with ceremonies/investiture programs, religious activities, workshops, planning procedures, statistical data, in-service projects, devotions/practices, para-liturgical services and sessions/programs in Spirituality and Formation.

Series consists of originals and copies of: correspondence (1876-2002); financial records (1876-1877,1964-89); Vow registers (1853-54, 1905, 1907); legal documents (1852, 1886, 1974, 1984); minutes of meetings/election reports (1961-1986); annual visitation reports (1962-1965,1988); Latin documents (1845, 1891, 1950, 1959, 1964, 1972); French documents (1845, 1865, 1867); four blueprints (1953); one technical drawing (1886); and photographs. As well, series consists of reference material such as news articles, books, ceremony booklets, statistical data, graduation addresses, and reports about each of the fifty-one foundations.

Series consists of copied and original material: correspondence (1897-1993); financial statements/records/reports (1920-1978); election register (1833-1987); annual renewal registry (1938-1957); acts of reception and profession registry (1846-1869); professions and deaths registry (1871-1952); General Council's register of minutes (1916-1961), additional minutes of meetings (1961-1967) and general administrative material (1919-1995); annual reports/statistics of the Congregation (1942-1984); Constitution Decree (1958) and other legal documents (1928,1974, 1981); one technical drawing of the Presentation Congregation land; and photographs.

Series also consists of various reports involving the congregation, their religious programs and educational endeavours, as well as, books, thesis, news articles, newsletters, historical data, obituaries, and constitutions, statutes, and policies of the Presentation Congregation.

Series consists of original correspondence (1981 and 1997); copies and/or transcriptions of correspondence (1769-1784, 1940-46, 1975-1981), a journal (1802-1825), Nano Nagle's Will (1784) and the decree allowing Congregation to wear a ring (1855); and photographs. As well, the series consists of two sketches of Nano Nagle and reference material such as booklets, pamphlets, papers, speeches, and plays about Nano Nagle's life, work, family, death and legacy.

Series consists of correspondence ( 1834, 1984, 1994, 2000); minutes of meetings (1983-1984). As well, series consists of reference materials such as booklets, news articles, reports and statistical data that are, in any way, connected with the Presentation Sisters.

Series consists of original correspondence (1981) and religious vow documents (1846-1856). Copies and/or transcriptions of correspondence (1885-1899, 1952) and a religious vow document in Latin (1883). As well, series contains reference material such as newspaper articles and obituaries which reflect the vocation, leadership and life of each Reverend Mother.

Series consists of reproductions of correspondence (1915-1916), minutes of elections (1875-1973), amalgamation address (1916), and official documents (1915-1916).

Series consists of original and copied correspondence (1952-2002); minutes of meetings (1960-1999); legal documents (1974); financial records (1976-1977); various certificates and awards (1952-1995). Series also consists of a sketch of the Catholic school district and reference materials such as reports, brochures, news articles, booklets, lists of assignments, questionnaires and evaluations which relate to individual Sisters' ministries.