The contents of the file are divided into different sections, as follows:
a. 'Photo materials': receipts, 1959
b. 'Berlin, Munich, Paris': receipts, invoices, and cheques, 1959-61
c. Loose typescript copies of the itinerary for the Harran expedition outward and return journeys, 24 June - 15 September
d. 'Q Stores': correspondence regarding refrigerating food supplies, 1959
e. 'Chemicals, latex etc': correspondence with suppliers regarding resin, latex, and other supplies, 1956-1959
f. 'Medical': correspondence and receipts regarding medical supplies, 1959
g. 'Surveying instruments / drawing materials / ??': correspondence, invoices, catalogues regarding surveying and drawing equipment and stationery, 1959
h. 'Rail, sea passages': correspondence and notes regarding travel bookings, 1959
i. 'Photographic material': one letter from SOAS to Rice regarding the loan and purchase of photographic equipment and other material regarding photographic equipment
j. 'Admin / insurance / facilities / permits / hotels / drivers': correspondence regarding visas, aerial photography, staff, and travel, 1959
k. 'Vehicles / 221 PNO / 114 PPV / insurance transport': correspondence regarding insurance, 1959
l. 'Miscel / party / insurance / photos': correspondence regarding insurance, a leaving party, and other matters, 1959
m. 'Food': correspondence and notes regarding food supplies, 1959
n. 'Finance': correspondence regarding financial arrangements, 1958-9