This series consists of original and photocopied clippings from newspapers and magazines, as well as other types of original or photocopied extracts from publications (such as article reprints and offprints). Also included are two volumes (one photo album and one scrapbook) whose contents consist primarily of clippings and photocopies.

This series consists of complete (or largely complete) issues of serial publications in formats other than newspapers, such as journals, magazines and newsletters. The series includes both Canadian and non-Canadian publications. Clippings from newspapers are distributed among several of the series, but a large proportion of them are in Series F.

This series consists of complete (or largely complete) issues of newspapers. About two-thirds of the series consists of Canadian newspapers; the remaining third consists of non-Canadian newspapers, most of these being from the United States. Clippings from newspapers are distributed among several of the series, but a large proportion of them are in Series F.

The booklets and brochures in the Roy States Collection are distributed among several of its series, but in most cases the booklets are part of either Series B or Series C. This distribution reflects the two initial stages of the arrangement of the collection after it was donated to Rare Books and Special Collections. In the first stage, most of the booklets and brochures were uncatalogued. A few were boxed together as miscellaneous materials, but many were placed in individual envelopes or folders, were given individual identification codes, and were listed in the printed finding aid for the collection. In the second stage, some of the booklets with identification codes were catalogued individually; these items are now part of Series B. Most of the remaining booklets, as well as the majority of the brochure-type materials, form Series C.

This series is the physically largest component of the Roy States collection. It consists of 679 publications, most of them books and booklets, collected by Roy States. There is also one microform item. All of these publications are individually catalogued in OCLC, and they can be identified from their shelving location, which is the Roy States Collection in Rare Books and Special Collections.

This series is a group of materials relating specifically to the life of Roy States.

Series consists of travel menus, including from train dining cars, Canadian and international steamships and oceanliners, and airlines.

The series consists of materials written and collected by Samuel in support of his writing. It reflects his research and writing process and gives context to decisions made in his work. The series includes newspaper articles, pamphlets, and other published materials Samuel consulted in the development of his writing, interspersed with handwritten notes and correspondence regarding the work. Research and process records are organized in folders, often though not always by the work it is intended to support.

Series contains menus from special events and occasions.

Series contains menus as well as some wine lists from restaurants, hotels, and other dining establishments, such as clubs. The series includes menus from Montreal, elsewhere in Canada, and some international locations.