The majority of the material is composed of convocation programs, texts of speeches, photographs, newspaper clippings, press releases, show programs and scripts. The files also include dance programs, tickets, and class songs. There are only a few items documenting Rally Day before 1896.

All of the materials are arranged chronologically except the general files which are arranged alphabetically.

Additional materials located in the Audio Visual Collection include videos of Rally Day shows, long playing recordings of songs and shows, one digital audio tape of the Glee Club, and audio cassettes of convocation speeches, shows, and a few Smith College Medalists panel discussions. Refer to the audio visual catalogue for more information and locations. Student scrapbooks may also contain materials on Rally Day.

This collection is organized into five series:

• I. General
• II. Newspaper Clippings And Press Releases
• III. Photographs
• VI. Convocation Texts
• V. Rally Day Shows And Songs