The School of Packaging collection contains many items including histories of the program, the book "Beyond the Box: The History of the School of Packaging, Michigan State University 1952-2017" by Diana Twede, newsletters, news releases, newspaper clippings and publications related to the school, pamphlets, and brochures.

Also included is information related to the construction of the School of Packaging building addition in 1986 and 1987 and the 25th and 50th anniversaries of the School of Packaging. There are also School of Packaging alumni lists, reports, strategic plans, annual reports, and information related to a USDA Project.

Photographic materials include photographs, slides, negatives, and scrapbooks of students, professors, lab demonstrations, and presentations. Audiovisual materials include a DVD, two VHS tapes, and Super 8 films related to Packaging class lab demonstrations.