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This series contains personal correspondence, personal documents, and photographs of Raymond and Sara Harris. Included in the correspondence are letters to their children, their friends, and other members of their immediate family. There are family updates in the correspondence and poetry written by Sara Harris. The series also contains information on the lesiure activities enjoyed by the Harris family such as tennis games. The series also features documents related to the couples' involvement in the Albany Jewish Community Center and their temple. The series features information on Raymond Harris's service in the U.S. Army, as well as records of the art shows Sara Harris participated in.

This series contains the medical files and publications of Raymond Harris during his tenure in the medical community. Raymond Harris was a cardiologist at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, N.Y. and sat on a variety of committees and boards. Dr. Harris also was on staff at Albany Medical Hospital and the Ann Lee Home. Raymond Harris also worked at a psychiatric hospital and was a consultant on various medical cases. Included in this series are medical publications, documents related to the various hospitals and other institutions where Raymond Harris worked, and correspondence between colleagues. Some files containing patient information are restricted.

This series contains publications related to gerontology and cardiovascular health. These publications speak to the interests of Raymond and Sara Harris who subscribed to newsletters and journals to remain updated on the various discoveries in their professional fields.

This series contains documents related to the Center for the Study of Aging opened by Raymond and Sara Harris. Sara Harris, who was the executive director of the center, was active in the senior community in Albany, N.Y. Located on Madison Avenue, the Center for the Study of Aging provided programs, lectures, and a community space for the senior community. Included in the series are documents related to the founding of the center, program events, correspondence related to the center, information about its non-profit status, and articles and news clips related to the events that the center hosted. The series also includes published books written by Sara Harris and other members of the gerontology community, as well as publications relating to the center's findings and activities.

This series contains the conferences and lectures that Raymond and Sara Harris participated in and attended. The conferences and lectures focused on gerontology and cardiovasular health. Both Raymond and Sara Harris gave lectures to members of the medical community, the Gerontological Society of America, and residents of the Albany area. Included in the series are documents from international conferences in Japan, China, Italy, and Israel. These records include travel itineraries, postcards, and souvenirs.

This series contains documents related to the Harris's involvement in the Albany community. Both Raymond and Sara Harris were active in the Albany Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Democratic Party in Albany. Sara Harris also sat on the Board of the Directors of the Albany Inter-Racial Council which provided services like a day care center, a pool, and a community center to the people in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Included in the series is correspondence with members of these organizations, documents demonstrating the racial injustices that the Interracial Council fought against, Arbor Hill Community Center records, and information about the Albany community at large.