The collection contains biographical materials, correspondence, lecture notes, and published works. It is separated into four series as follows:
- Series I: Biographical Materials
- This part of the collection contains biographical materials, both personal and professional, and photographs.
- Series II: Correspondence
- This part of the collection consists of correspondence both personal and professional.
- Series III: Notes and Lectures
- The largest series of the collection, this section consists of lecture notes, as well as four books of poetry notated by Drew.
- Series IV: Published Works
- This part of the collection consists of books, articles, and other published writing authored by Drew.