Collection consists of F.W. Wegenast's material relating to the trial of Dorothea Palmer. It contains correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts of court examinations, arguments used in court, research materials, documents, printed and published items, and clippings relating to the case Rex vs. Palmer.

Two pieces of correspondence between Dorothea Palmer and F.W. Wegenast about the disposition of the bag which had been entered as an exhibit. Also includes Dun & Bradstreet reports on Dorothea Palmer and F.G. Ferguson.