The collection documents the professional work of Dr. Lisa Kuhmerker. It mainly consists of printed materials, such as articles, journals, newspaper clippings, curricula, and correspondence pertaining to the field of moral psychology and education.

The material authored by Kuhmerker includes articles, journals, educational songs, and dialogues, both published and unpublished. The bulk of the collection consists of materials authored by others in the field of moral psychology and education. Some of the more prominently represented authors include Lawrence Kohlberg, Carol Gilligan, James R. Rest, Thomas Lickona, Mark May, Robert L. Selman, and Lawrence J. Walker. Organizations, institutions, and programs with a moral psychology or education focus are also represented, such as the American Institute for Character Education, Center for Civic Education, Center for Humanities, Inc., Civic Education Project, The Giraffe Project, Great Britain School's Council, MACOS, and Research for Better Schools, Inc.