The papers are divided into three major series: correspondence, journals, and literary manuscripts. In addition to these are three minor series dealing with Sarfaty's hobbies, which included fencing and drawing. Also included are his published opinion pieces on topics ranging from abortion to gun control.
Correspondence consists of letters exchanged between Sarfaty and his family and friends; various political figures, including Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold; and prospective publishers of Sarfaty's literary writing.
The series of journals is arranged chronologically. They describe the daily life of an average working American, who lived in Milwaukee County while working for Kroger's and A.O. Smith. Specifically, the journals describe Sarfaty's military training, his two divorces, and the legal fight for custody of his son.
The literary manuscripts series consists of short stories of various literary genres (gothic, horror, and fantasy). The series is arranged alphabetically by title. It also includes a group of untitled stories as well as a collection of poems and sonnets. The majority of this work was published in Varvanna and Interludes in Horror and Other Short Stories.
The remainder of the collection consists of several small series. These include fencing ephemera from the Shorewood Fencing Club, biographical information, photos, and opinion pieces published in the Milwaukee Journal, Milwaukee Sentinel, and Chicago Tribune from 1968 to 2000.
