The collection is 24 cubic ft. Much of the collection contains material from the "Heaven Bound" pageant performed each year at Big Bethel church, including programs; committee meeting notes; publicity; an original pageant script; and sheet music. The devil costume in which Mr. Furlow performed in the pageant is in the collection. Information about Big Bethel church and the Atlanta Public School system is present, including an 1872 annual report of the Atlanta School Board.

Approximately 3 cubic feet includes handbooks; correspondence; programs of sponsored events; and photographs of the Order of the Eastern Star. This information is restricted to members of the Eastern Star organization. Other information about Masonry in general is available including proceedings, reports, and newsletters.

Information on Sigma Gamma Rho sorority is present, including pictures from debutante balls in the mid 1960's; newsletters; and a scrapbook of the organization.

The collection contains over 200 pieces of sheet music of religious and secular music and photographs of events in which the Furlows participated.