The collection consists of biographical information and publications of Karl Wright. Included is the report "Michigan State University and the University of the Ryukus: An Experience in International Cooperation (1951–1986)" by Diane Broersma Wright on behalf of Karl Wright. This report includes three photographs of the University of the Ryukus. Other materials are writings, speeches, and correspondence by Wright during his experience there and his recollections. There are also letters from Margaret Harris, the previous Chief of Staff at the university (1955–1958). There is also copies of correspondence received and sent by the Wrights. Also included are slides, photographs and negatives related to the Wrights travels and work in Okinawa, University of the Ryukyus, Taiwan, England and other countries. The images show agriculture, landscapes, places and people.

There is also a work written by Diane Broersma Wright (2006) that includes Wright’s biography, publications, and a chronological list of places travelled.