The papers of Dr. Joshua Harlan Carey span the years 1934 to 1988, with the bulk of the material covering the years 1950 to 1975.

The papers include correspondence, both personal and professional; papers relating to his personal interests; items concerning his professional life as a pediatric neurologist; financial records, both personal and professional; and a collection of 16 mm. movie film documenting Dr. Elizabeth Crosby's neurological research using monkeys.

There are many gaps in each of the series, probably due to Dr. Carey's many moves, and his lack of proper storage facilities.