This volume serves as a comprehensive bibliographic record of literature pertaining to experimental and treatment design published prior to 1968. Walter Theodore Federer, a prominent statistician and professor at Cornell University, compiled this extensive reference to assist researchers in locating foundational methodologies and historical developments in statistical design. The work organizes a vast array of technical papers and texts to provide a structured overview of the field's evolution before the late 1960s.

Researchers and statisticians recognize this bibliography as a significant archival resource for tracking the historical development of experimental design theory. It is frequently utilized by scholars seeking to identify early foundational texts and primary source material within the discipline.