The fonds consists of material accompanying the Fitt Jazz Collection of sound recordings and includes documents and notes that supported research for Mike's contribution to The Jazz Discography by Tom Lord. It consists of correspondence, clippings, music catalogues, detailed discographical notes, Duke Ellington conference material, copies of The International DEMS Bulletin: Duke Ellington Music Society (1979-2003), a copy of Duke Ellington: Leader Discography signed by Tom Lord, and 27 photographs.

78 lacquer instantaneous discs are stored in the Archives due to preservation concerns, while the rest of the Fitt Jazz Collection, including textual records and photographs, is located in Allard Hall.

Records document the creative activity of the Music program through audio recordings, photographs, concert posters, and programs of performances by students, graduates, and faculty. Also includes course files, awards, correspondence of Music program heads Bob Meyers and Tommy Banks (1981-1984), Music Program Advisory Committee agendas, minutes, and correspondence (1997-2008).