The collection is arranged into the following ten series which reflect the primary activities of Rep. Murtha during his time in Congress, with additional materials being separated by media-type:
Series I. Administrative Files, 1974-2010
Series II. Personal and Political Files, 1932-2010
Series III. Legislative Files, 1974-2010
Series IV. Media and Press Relations, 1970-2010
Series V. Project Files, 1965-2010
Series VI. Iraq War Response, 2005-2008
Series VII. Audio-Visual Material, 1974-2010
Series VIII. Memorabilia
Series IX. Constituent Correspondence, 1973-1994
Series X. Electronic Records
