This collection houses correspondence, reviews, programs, photographs, scripts, and other materials documenting Malcolm Miller's work with the University of Tennessee's drama program, his involvement with Knoxville theaters (such as Bijou, Lyric, and Tennessee), and his column, "Music and Drama," in the Knoxville Journal.

The material is arranged into four topical series:

Series I: Theater Papers (1881-1963 [bulk 1922-1939]) houses programs, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and other materials documenting Malcolm Miller's work with music and theater in Knoxville. Sub-Series A shows some of the acts that Miller brought to Knoxville (including Amelita Galli-Curchi and Anna Pavlova and her Russian Ballet) as well as some of the plays that Miller himself acted in or directed. Also included are items documenting drama at the University of Tennessee in the 1920s and 1930s. Sub-Series B houses copies of Miller's column "Music and Drama" dating from 1939 to 1963 as well as the materials that Miller used to compose these columns. Sub-Series C houses publications discussing theatre but not linked to any particular production or other project.

Series II: Photographs (1921-1962) contains Miller's extensive collection of celebrity photographs. Autographed images are housed in Sub-Series A and include such prominent figures as Vilma Banky, Rod la Rocque, Amelita Galli-Curchi, Josef Hofmann, Louise Homer, Edna Woolley Lieurance, and Thurlow Lieurance. Unsigned images (many of which Miller apparently received as part of publicity packages) are housed in Sub-Series B and include Warren Beatty, Feodor Chaliapin, the José Greco Spanish Ballet, George DeVine, and David Van Vactor.

Series III: Personal Papers (1925 January 17-1962 October 16) houses correspondence, clippings, programs, manuscripts, and other materials showing Miller's personal life. Included here are materials documenting Miller's civic involvement with such organizations as the Roundtable Club, Knoxville Civic Music Association, and Knoxville Symphony Society.

Series IV: Oversized Materials (1939 August 7-1963 February 2) houses all large format items such as photographs and printed material.