The Ellis Kohs papers consist primarily of scores (conductor's and parts) of many of Kohs' compositions, including "Amerika", his adaptation of the Franz Kafka novel. Also included is some correspondence and course materials documenting some of his teaching activities in the School from the 1950s to the 1980s, and programs of performance.

Information about academic activities of students and faculty in the School of Music. The bulk of the records consist of student records from the Elementary-Intermediate Department and grade reports dating from the 1910s to the 1930s. Also included are some syllabi and placement tests.