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The Heinl Collection is primarily concerned with Haiti. It includes photographs, print materials, and artwork from the late eighteenth century through to the late twentieth century. The photograph series contains images of Haiti from two periods: the U.S. occupation (1915-1934) and 1957-1971. Both sets have a strong focus on matters of military and diplomatic interest. The print materials include rare books, pamphlets, and letters, most of which are concerned with Haitian history. The art collection includes maps, prints, paintings, and drawings, including a number from colonial Saint Domingue.

Papers, 1927-1973, including correspondence, typescripts and drafts of poetry, subject and idea files, genealogical information, photographs, and books containing published works. Other subjects and correspondents include the Milner, Thiot, Winship, and Wylly families, Henry Harrison (1903- ), Wightman Fletcher Melton (1867-1944), the Poetry Society of America, and the National Writers Club.

This collection relates to Technical Sergeant Milton Charles Brown who served in the U.S. Army with the 893rd Tank Destroyer Battalion as an Operations Noncommissioned Officer during World War II. Brown served in the European Theater of Operations.  The collection includes Brown's military personnel documents and photographs.