The Records of Coles Myer Ltd. and its predecessors, circa 1840-1990 consist of company and business records and a rich array of artefacts. The collection represents a corporate history of Coles Myer, and an economic, social and cultural record of Australia over a 150-year period. It includes information about a number of companies and brands, including Coles, Myer, Kmart, Fossey's, Grace Bros., Target, Katie's, Liquorland, Bi-Lo, Country Road, Starlet and more. The archive includes share registers, minutes, reports, correspondence, speeches, catalogues, advertisements, press cuttings, photographs, architectural drawings, film reels, video tapes, audio tapes, store fittings, clothing, and samples of wares.