This collection consists of a book listing educational objectives for urology course work, a program for the 23rd annual Research Forum and an invitation to the 2007 Residency graduation ceremony. Also included are photographs as well as awards and certificates given to the Michigan State University Department of Surgery and its faculty members.

The bulk of the faculty papers of Maria Patterson are comprised of curriculum materials for the Medical Microbiology and Immunology course taught at Michigan State University. Other materials include curriculum materials, plans, minutes and a draft COM directory.

This collection documents the founding and history of the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation, the Michigan College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation collection consists of a vast resource of historical documents in the formative years of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University.