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The bulk of the digital content (23.9 GB) is contained in the Digital Images and Video Recordings subseries, which is divided into four subgroups: "Family and Personal," "Taubman Centers," "Interviews, Philanthropic Activities, Biographical programs, etc.," and "Topical and Miscellaneous." The "Family and Personal" materials consist primarily of images and videos related to the Taubman family, including A. Alfred Taubman's parents, children, and grandchildren, but also includes school photographs and a video made to celebrate his 60th birthday in 1984. The "Taubman Centers" materials include a "Taubman Unplugged" program for employees where A. Alfred Taubman answers questions about his life and work after publishing Threshold Resistance in 2007, a Town Hall meeting in 2009, and an interview conducted with Taubman to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the company in 2010. The remaining materials in this subseries primarily document various aspects of A. Alfred Taubman's life and work, particularly related to his philanthropic and civic activities. Materials presented under "Interviews, Philanthropic Activities, Biographical programs, etc." are arranged chronologically and represent individual events or programs, whereas materials presented under "Topical and Miscellaneous" are arranged by subject. Several videos and sets of images in both subgroups relate to the University of Michigan, particularly the University Health System and Replacement Hospital Project. Philanthropic and civic activities involving other universities and causes, as well as various trips and recreational activities are also represented. Other videos and images relate to Taubman's life and work as a whole, including several connected to the release of his book, Threshold Resistance in 2007