The Thomas F. Anderson Papers (1928-1989) contain correspondence, subject files, grant files, manuscripts of published and unpublished works by Anderson, manuscripts and research notes by students and colleagues, research notes by Anderson, and photographs, which document Anderson's career as a biophysicist. The collection is mainly in English, however a few items are written in other languages, including French and German.
The papers (77 boxes; 43 linear feet) are divided into seven series:
| Series I | Correspondence, 1932-1989 | (15 boxes; 7.5 linear feet) |
| Series II | Subject Files, 1928-1989 | (7 boxes; 3.75 linear feet) |
| Series III | Grant Files: 1940-1983 | (5 boxes; 1.75 linear feet) |
| Series IV | Works by Anderson, 1934-1985 | (14 boxes; 6.5 linear feet) |
| Series V | Works by Others, 1933-1988 | (4 boxes; 1.5 linear feet) |
| Series VI | Research Notes and Notebooks, 1931-1977 | (6 boxes; 2.75 linear feet) |
| Series VII | Photographs,. 1938-1988 | (25 boxes; 19 linear feet) |
| Series II, VII (O.S.) | Oversized material | (1 box; 0.25 linear feet) |
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