This collection contains multiple scrapbooks covering a range of topics and themes. Some of the scrapbooks take the form of photo diaries with artistic embellishments, in which Peterson documented her work and social life while implemeting and experienting with photographic and artistic techniques. One set of scrapbooks take the form of newspapers bound into volumes, documenting Peterson's long-running weekly column in the Suburban Journal. The collection also holds publications, brochures, newsletters and magazines - for corporate and nonprofit clients - containing examples of Peterson's work as a freelance photographer over several decades.