The Charlotte Churaman research collection is a compilation of research materials collected regarding consumer research, consumer legislative protection, and consumer education. The dates covered by the records collected are approximately 1962–1992.
Box 1 contains two binders that include one thesis statement, three volumes of "Opinions on Public Banking," a study of consumer advisor Esther Peterson, and a folder of assorted news clippings. Box 2 is composed entirely of issues of "Caveat Emptor." Boxes 3 and 4 contain newspaper clippings, articles, and research papers regarding a wide variety of consumer-related issues, such as consumer education, consumer psychology, and legislation for consumer protection.