The collection is organized as follows: 1) Biographical Information; 2) Correspondence; 3) Speeches (including sermons); 4) Literary Materials (published and unpublished); 5) Notebooks; 6) Biography by LeGette Blythe; 7) Photographs; 8) Printed Material; 9) Oversize. The biographical information includes obitiaries, an autobiography, and family information. There is correspondence with the Presbyterian General Assembly Training School, Presbyterian Churches, Union Theological Seminary, Lexington Presbyterian Church, Stillman College, Davidson College, and his family. The speeches are from Davidson College, as well as sermons and speeches based on Biblical studies. The Literary Materials include manuscripts on the Assembly Training School, Davidson College, and Union Theological Seminary, plus manuscripts on Bible studies, Presbyterianism, Religious Education, and the Church. There are also many published manuscripts. The notebooks are on the Presbyterian Church and the Bible. In addition to the Biographical Information there is a copy of an unpublished biography by Mr. LeGette Blythe. There are some photographs. The printed material discusses the Assembly Training School, the Auburn Affirmation, his tenure as president of Davidson College, Stillman College, and Union Theological Seminary. There is also an oversize folder containing diplomas of Dr. Lingle.