The collection consists of correspondence, writings, speeches, and report materials. Hutchins served for 62 years in various bureaus and offices of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; his major work dealt with water laws and water rights in the Western States. He also lectured on water law and institutions at the University of California.

This collection consists of data, reports, plans, books, articles, of Riverside County and Southern California water. Induded are detailed records of this area's water condition and consumption from 1912 to 1999. Detailed recordings of the temperature of the city of Riverside are included.