The collection primarily tracks Barnes's poetic career, specifically regarding his service as editor of the Chariton Review and contributions to other poetry journals, and contains manuscripts of his own poetry as well as that of Dagmar Nick, which he translated from German, and numerous books of poetry written by friends/contributors to the Chariton Review. It also contains personal documents such as correspondence, bills, and photos.

Contains proofs of a translation of Rainer Maria Rilke's "Duino Elegies," which were translated by Norris and fellow Brigham Young University Professor Alan Keele. Materials date to May 26, 1992.

Contains drafts of a translation of Rainer Maria Rilke's "Duino Elegies," which were translated by Norris and fellow Brigham Young Univeristy professor Alan Keele. Includes both German and English versions of the poems. Materials date to around 1992.

Contains drafts of a translation of Rainer Maria Rilke's "Duino Elegies," which were translated by Norris and fellow Brigham Young University professor Alan Keele. Includes both English and German versions of the poems. Materials date to around 1992.

Contains a translations of numerous poems from German to English which were collected by Norris. Some of the poems are from Goethe, although many of the poems do not have a labeled author. There is also no indication of who translated the poems. Materials date from around 1970 through 1995.

Contains drafts and galley proofs of a translation of Rainer Maria Rilke's "Sonnets to Orpheus," which were translated by Norris and fellow Brigham Young University professor Alan Keele. Materials date from around 1987 through 1988.

Contains proofs and a final version of a translation of Rainer Maria Rilke's "Sonnets to Orpheus," which were translated by Norris and fellow Brigham Young University professor Alan Keele. Includes both the German and English versions of the poems. Materials date to 1988.