The collection consists of manuscripts, clippings and off-prints of various unpublished and published writings, including the book-length "The Bolshevik Revolution and its Historic Consequences," manuscripts of Communist Party USA programmatic and internal discussion documents, as well as writings by others. The collection also contains clippings, correspondence and notes, in Yiddish, relating to Bittelman's writing for the Morning Freiheit, the Communist Party's Yiddish-language newspaper. An unpublished typescript titled "Things I Have Learned" describes Bittleman's childhood and radical activities in Russia; his arrival in the United States in 1912; the formation of the American Communist Party; comments on its important personalities including Earl Browder, William Z. Foster, Jay Lovestone, Charles E. Ruthenberg and many others; his reflections on the New Deal and Cold War, and concern for Jewish survival.

Correspondence in the collection relates to Bittelman's writings and political activity, including correspondence between Bittelman and William Z. Foster, some in relation to Bittelman's assistance to Foster in his writing endeavors. Legal documents relate to Bittelman's indictment under the Smith Act, and to the U.S. government's attempt to deport him.

Topics of particular interest to Bittelman include Communism and the Jewish people, Marxist theory, and political economy.

Note: In the Box and Folder List some item-level contents lists received with the 1983 donation of material have been included.