File mainly contains images of Northwest Coast metal artifacts including bracelets, daggers, coppers, spoons. The textual records include photocopies of images found in the file.

Subseries contains records related to an exhibit on Northwest Coast metals developed by McLennan in collaboration with two anthropology students. Records include exhibit design notes including case arrangements, the exhibit proposal from the students, correspondence regarding the exhibit preparations, research regarding Northwest Coast metal works and photographs depicting various artifacts that would be included on display.

File mainly contains textual records related to the background research of the Metal Works exhibit. This research contains photocopies of articles written about Northwest Coast metal works, and copies of correspondence McLennan had with NWC artists. The photographic records in this file are images of the exhibit. The artifacts in this file are copper samples.