This series consists of subject headings for all state agencies, commissions, and boards that have appointive members, and for any other appointments made by Docking. The legislative authorization; current appointees and duration of their terms; and correspondence for or against nominees for local appointments, such as sheriffs and judges, are examples of the materials included in this series. The patronage files also contain numerous letters of application for jobs in various state agencies, departments, and on the governor's staff.

Materials in this series are grouped by appointment type, starting with state agencies, boards, and commissions and then proceeding to local offices, judges, and sheriffs, as well as miscellaneous other state-level appointments.