The collection has been arranged into two series: Series 1 Clifford E. Erickson and Series 2: Mildred B. Erickson.

Series 1 contains papers related to Clifford Erickson’s career at Michigan State University. This includes speeches by him (1960–1962) and by others (1956–1963), notes from trips to Far East (1956, 1961), biographical information, guidance and counseling materials, and other materials related to teaching and administration.

Series 2 contains papers related to Mildred Erickson’s work in American Thought and Language (ATL). This includes course materials, policies and procedures, clippings, directories, and examinations. There is also a copy of a book she co-authored with Fran Murray, Adult Female Human Being in the 1980s.