The Eugene B. Elliott papers, 1939-1972 documents Elliott's role as president of the Michigan State Normal College, Eastern Michigan College and finally Eastern Michigan University a role he held from 1948-1965. It also includes materials related to his role at the State Superintendent for the State of Michigan. The collection is orgnized 6 series: Personal Papers, State Superintendent, Michigan State Normal College Presidency, Clippings, Collected Publications and Wilma Elliot Materials. There is an additional file pertaining to the research of Paul E. Stellema whose research interest included the departure of Elliott from EMU.

The Personal Papers series contains biographical and genealogical materials, Elliott's diary from WWI, his WWI bond purchase, and invitations and programs of honors bestowed upon him. The State Superintendent series includes campaign literature and other election materials, and a financial report of his campaign expenses. The series Michigan State Normal College Presidency includes materials from his inaguration, an extensive correspondence collection that was and is arranged alphabetically by topic or person of interest, articles and speeches, certificates and awards, his date books and programs that he attended. In particular the correspondence subseries is a rich collection of information pertaining to the administration of a higher education institution.

The Clippings series contains newspaper articles related to Elliotts work in the classroom, in the State Superintendent's office, and the presidency at the Michigan State Normal College. Given the length of Elliott's tenure and the change that took place at the University during his time in office this series is an illustration of his standing on campus and the greater Ypsilanti community.

The Collected Publications are titles from Elliott's personal library, many include instriptions from the authors who either worked for or with Elliott and were inspired by his leadership. This are arranged alphabetically by title.

Finally, the Wilma Elliot materials includes correspondence to and from Ms. Elliott, including a substantial collection of sympathy cards collected after Elliott's death in 1971.