The general files chronicle management of the philanthropic affairs of the third generation of the Rockefeller family primarily Abby Rockefeller Mauze, John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Laurance S. Rockefeller, Winthrop Rockefeller, and David Rockefeller.
The Audiovisual collection is an artificial collection created by the RAC to efficiently and effectively manage and present the moving images held among its archival holdings.
The Public Relations Department papers document the general activities and public opinion of the Rockefeller family most notably during the years 1946-1961.