This collection contains the papers of Fred Offutt, who attended the Jordan College of Music at Butler University as an undergraduate and as a graduate student, although he later transferred to the Indiana University School of Music. The papers primarily contain sheet music, programs, and a limited number of personal papers.

This collection consists of music composed by Fred Offutt for vocals, instrumentals, and piano. Also included are various programs from the Jordan College of Music, as well as some personal writings and projects. Fred Offutt attended the Jordan College of Music at Butler University as an undergraduate and a graduate student, although he later transferred to the Indiana University School of Music for continued graduate studies.