The papers of Ernest Marshall consist of one document box for a total of 0.5 linear feet and approximately 300 pages. The materials within the collection range from 1910 to 1995 within the majority of content from 1931 to 1966.

The bulk of the papers are his collection of his travels around the country, showing his films to the Deaf audiences. Includes in this collection are journals, flyers, list of screen showings, maps of his travels, program books, and correspondence. The most interesting items in the collection are the flyers for announcements of movies between 1937 and 1970.