This series consists of a collection of loose and disorganised files maintained personally by Dr Dalton, an early Chief Scientist of the Australian Atomic Energy Commission. File subjects include Design Specification Reports for the Atomic Energy Research Establishment; Harwell Project E443; Reactor Physics; Miscellaneous Correspondence; Aeronautical Research Committee papers; Metallurgy; Building Executive Committee papers, and Overseas Visits.
Contents consist of documents, minutes, correspondence, plans, photographs, slides and technical specifications. There is no apparent system of arrangement and control.