The collection has been organized into several series. Materials related to Burzle's professional career include Publications, including newspaper clippings and some reference material, as well as copies of some items written by Burzle; materials about the University of Kansas' German department and about KU generally; Study Abroad materials, including materials from and related to the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD, or German Academic Exchange Service) and information about KU's study abroad and other study abroad opportunities; Burzle's own teaching material; and materials related to the Society for German-American Studies (S.G.A.S.) and the Kansas Modern Language Association (K.M.L.A.), including particularly from Burzle's stint as editor for the S.G.A.S.

The collection also includes extensive personal and professional correspondence, as well as personal materials from Burzle's childhood through death and related to his wife Muriel. There are a significant number of photographs and slides in the collection reflecting Burzle's personal and professional life, including his family, ancestors, and the KU German Department, as well as awards and other items recognizing Burzle's achievements.

Oversize materials have been physically separated and are described at the end of this finding aid.