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Contains materials, created by Duke Poison Control Center's first director, Jay Arena, toxicologist and pediatrician. Also includes research materials and correspondence concerning the development of the first child safety cap. Types of materials include correspondence, short writings, histories, brochures, pamphlets, posters, statistics, and reports. Materials range in date from 1951 to 1976.

Contains Duke Hospital patient discharge summary records for individuals who experienced poisoning and sought treatment at the Duke University Medical Center between 1953 and 1979. Included in the discharge summaries are the chief complaint that caused hospitalization, symptoms, past history, physical examination, clinical findings, course of treatment, diagnosis, and patient's disposition. Summaries also provide commentary on surrounding social circumstances. The summaries are organized chronologically and then grouped alphabetically by type of poison. Types of materials include correspondence, discharge reports, and notes. Materials range in date from 1953 to 1985.

Contains correspondence between physicians, patients, the general public, and the Duke Poison Control Center. Materials are divided into Cases, General, Other, Pediatrics, Products, and Plants. The Cases files include correspondence requesting information and referrals and follow-ups with other physicians. The General and Other files contain reports, clippings, reviews of literature, correspondence regarding programs and professional societies, and some meeting minutes from the Department of Pediatrics. The Pediatrics records contain Duke Hospital patient discharge summary records and correspondence with physicians (see also Case Reports and Admissions). The Products records contain correspondence with retailers, manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and government entities (primarily the Food and Drug Administration). Materials are arranged chronologically and range in date from 1965 to 1987.