The research series is arranged alphabetically by folder title. A large majority of the collection is devoted towards the research efforts put forth by the investigators. In order to compile the book and produce the television special, the staff needed to make sure they were reporting things accurately and thus copious notes are included. There is also one oversize map of Nazi Europe that is located in the map-case.

The Funding series is arranged alphabetically by folder title. The series includes all aspects of funding the project received in order to be completed. Included are lists of sources for funding, proposals to grant providing agencies, budgets, receipts, and invoices.