The bulk of the Oscar Hijuelos Papers consists of notes, multiple drafts, and galley proofs for six of Hijuelos' novels, all written and published between 1977 and 2002; several short stories; an unpublished version of Mr. Ives' Christmas; and the musical version of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love. The collection also includes research materials for the novels, translations, limited correspondence with editors and friends, and a deposition relating to a lawsuit.