The 1951 journal entries are typescripts of correspondence to his mother. From 1958-1980 and 1989-1994, Sandford's journals are primarily typescripts of traditional journal entries along with originals or copies of most everything that he received or sent. The list documents include: California sample ballot booklets, clippings, copies of mailed and unmailed correspondence, lists of expenses, personal and publicity photographs, plot outlines from his film appearances, photocopies of postcards sent, promotional materials, photocopies of psychological surveys from the Los Angeles Men's Study (LAMS), photocopies of tax returns, and copies of his writings. Most of the documents are annotated with pertinent information.