These Papers are mainly concerned with excavations undertaken by David Stronach and John Hansman at Šahr-e Qumis in 1971 and 1976, and by David Stronach at Pasargadae in 1963. There is also the manuscript for Hansman's book, "Julfār, an Arabian Port", and more recent correspondence between Hansman and RAS Archivist, Nancy Charley.

Two Notebooks with plastic covers entitled "Pasargadae Register I 1963" and "Pas. 1963 Register II". These notebooks contain handwritten notes, sketches, and some photographs on finds made in the archaeological excavation of the site at Pasargadae in 1963. This excavation was supervised by David Stronach. Each entry has its own classification number, a description and measurements, Within Register II are loose notes at both the front and rear of the notebook. These include:

• Three letters in French from Pasche, Swiss archaeologist, concerning the tomb of Cyrus, temple of Artemis at Ephesus and identification of items, handwritten, dated 18 May -29 June 1970.
• List of Registered Objects, Pasargadae '63, typed list.
• Notes, drawings and a photograph.