The collection consists of a synthetic historical file assembled for public relations purposes at Budd Company's Michigan headquarters.

Company executives and employees series consists of portraits of company presidents and executives, as well as employees, notably women employees during World War II. There are images of numerous war time events such as blood drives, war bond rallies, and award ceremonies. The photographs date from the 1930s through the 1990s, with one image from 1916. The materials are arranged in chronological order.