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Materials in the Teaching and Advising series (1991-2012; 2.4 linear feet) pertain to Walton as a professor and mentor of students. Walton took sincere interest in the growth of students' careers and minds, whether graduate or undergraduate, and was a particular advocate for young African American political scientists. Items in the series reflect this passion and include drafts of doctoral dissertations and undergraduate honors theses, selected letters of recommendation for students, and a limited amount of correspondence with his protégés. Also included in the Teaching and Advising series are materials pertaining to operation of the Department of Political Science, collaborative proposals for training courses in the field, and syllabi from Walton's courses, among other documents.

The Professional Organizations and Advocacy series (1992-2005; 1 linear foot) addresses Walton's interests with regard to the broader field of political science and education. A graduate of three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Walton was an avid proponent of these institutions and lent his voice to matters of their operation and administration as an alumnus and former professor. In addition to correspondence and research studies pertaining to HBCUs, this series includes materials pertaining to Walton's role as a leader of political science societies, such as files on book awards presented by the National Conference of Black Political Scientists and the American Political Science Association.

The Memorials series (2015, 976.3 MB) includes video footage of tributes to Hanes Walton initiated by his colleagues at the University of Michigan, including the 2015 memorial lecture held in his name by the Department of Political Science.