The Rudy Pozzatti papers span the years from 1951 to 2011 and comprise 12 cubic feet. The papers are organized into five series: Records about Pozzatti; Art work, photos, and publications by Pozzatti; Correspondence files; Show and exhibition material; and Photographic prints and negatives of Pozzatti's art work. Many of the records and correspondence pieces are annotated by Pozzatti. There are no files related to his teaching.

The Records about Pozzatti series spans the period from 1954 to 2011 and consist largely of newspaper clippings and articles about Pozzatti and his work. Also included in this series are Norman Geske's book Rudy Pozzatti. American Printmaker, transcripts of two interviews done with Pozzatti, a student paper on Pozzatti, and awards or citations Pozzatti received. Also included is a folder of papers Pozzatti gathered on his colleagues throughout the years.

The Artwork, photos, and publications by Pozzatti is a small series of records spanning 1961 to 1992. Noteworthy is an original etching by Pozzatti of a birth announcement for his daughter Mia. Other records in the series include a "diagram of wood and metal sections" created by Pozzatti for the Indianapolis PSI Mural Competition, photographs taken by Pozzatti while in Lincoln, Nebraska, two articles by Pozzatti, and his preface to a booklet on the IU School of Fine Arts.

The Correspondence files series is the largest in the collection. The records span the period from 1951 to 2010, and are arranged alphabetically by name of institution or individual. The series consists of seven general categories of correspondence: Correspondence with galleries and museums regarding exhibitions and competitions; Correspondence with universities or colleges regarding teaching, workshops, or exhibits; Correspondence regarding grant funded travel to exhibit or create art, conduct workshops, or attend conferences; Correspondence relating to publications about Pozzatti or publications containing his art; Correspondence relating to Pozzatti's professional activities as member of national boards or committees; Correspondence relating to Pozzatti's life and work at Indiana University including his committee work, interaction with the School of Fine Arts faculty and students, letters of recommendation, faculty reports, and Echo Press activities; Personal correspondence with professional colleagues, former students, and buyers of his art.

The Show and exhibition materials are arranged alphabetically by institution or gallery where the event took place. The records consist of sheets, brochures, booklets or catalogs in a variety of sizes. Some materials contain illustrations or pictures of Pozzatti's work. The records document shows or exhibits in which Pozzatti participated, though most were undated.

The Photographic prints and negatives of Pozzatti's art work consist largely of undated material, and is arranged alphabetically by the name of the work. Most of the pieces are in black and white, and about one-third are mounted on mat board. Some of the records are annotated by Pozzatti.

The Plates, woodblocks and matboards are largely undated and have been arranged alphabetically. When available dates are included.