Separate files for incoming correspondence and newspaper clippings, as well as three subject files which include both correspondence and newspaper clippings on some of Simon's projects.
Many pamphlets by Simon giving his views an crime, a couple of pseudonymous short stories, and two anonymous poems.
Unpublished speeches by Simon, essays on crime and criminological techniques, poems (some that were published in newspapers), the illustrations from a glossary on the slang of criminals, Criminal World Book, which appears to include some illustrations also intended for his book, "Spotting the Junkies" , and opening chapters for a third book on the lives of New York City addicts.
Correspondence to and from the Hay's Commission about the suitability of proposed movie scripts and finished movies, and correspondence about the connection between specific crimes and films. Also contains formal reports on specific movies and scripts.
Two folders of photographs, one of photographs of Carleton Simon and one of photographs of other people, mostly law enforcement officials.
Includes a scrapbook, a report card book, a wallet, an address book, blank letterhead, awards, and citations.
Published articles about Carleton Simon's work as a criminologist and his views on crime.