The collection is arranged as 8 series.
- Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1962-1978
- Series 2: Correspondence, 1945-2010, undated
- Series 3: Writings, 1952-1976, undated
- Series 4: Research files, 1849, 1950-1984, 2009, undated
- Series 5: Printed Materials, 1931-1981, undated
- Series 6: Artwork, 1949, 1952, 1983, undated
- Series 7: Photographs of Artwork, circa 1950-2010
- Series 8: Addition to the Dore Ashton Papers, circa 1928-2013