This collection contains an oral history interview with Ernest "Ernie" Wilson in which he describes his parents, his childhood in Panama, the evangelistic work of his father, his conversion as a young man, the experience of preaching, and his education at the Philadelphia Bible Institute and the Reformed Episcopal Seminary. Rev. Wilson was interviewed by Bob Shuster on March 22, 1995, at Wilson’s home in Philadelphia. The events described in the interview cover the time period 1911-1995.

The collection also includes papers documenting Wilson's evangelistic work in the United States and other parts of the world. There are three folders of documents: Folder 1-1 contains brochures put out by Ernie Wilson Ministries describing his work, as well as handbills and itineraries from his various evangelistic meetings. Folder 1-2 contains a newspaper clipping about meetings Wilson held in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The clipping also contains a good deal of biographical information about him. Folder 1-3 contains correspondence – both personal letters and prayer letters. The personal letters from Trinidad, Guyana, and Zimbabwe contain reports on Rev. Wilson’ ministry in those countries about the activities of other Christians, as well as prayer requests. The prayer letters are from Wilson’s ministry and describe his recent activities. There is also one letter from the Black National Religious Broadcasters informing Wilson that would be receiving a BNRB Pioneers award in 1993.