Collection includes an original signed letter and photocopies. The letter was written 14 March 1944, and addressed to Mr. Shelby Holladay of Salt Lake City, Utah. Letter is neatly signed on Parrish's letterhead and postmarked Windsor, Vermont. Parrish briefly describes work that he has done since 1898 and offers suggestions as to how Holladay may acquire reproductions of his work.

The research collection includes a variety of materials including published articles and artwork, correspondence, and other copies of artwork of Maxfield Parrish gathered by John Arthur Taylor. Materials were gathered over a 60 year period, and includes materials from 1899 through 2007.