This collection contains subgroups for James Hovey Spencer, Dwight Spencer, Cora Spencer, Marion Spencer, Frances Spencer, Dwight Spencer (son of James Hovey Spencer), and Spencer Wilson. The James Hovey Spencer materials include biographical materials (undated) consisting of family genealogical information recorded in a Bible, notes, and obituaries; incoming correspondence (1887-1939); outgoing correspondence (1871-1939, undated); miscellaneous correspondence (1905-1912); printed material; photographs; writings (1896, undated); and miscellany (1895, undated) including university diplomas, a notice of appreciation for Hovey's services, and three scrapbooks. The Dwight Spencer materials include diaries (1860-1867); writings (undated); consisting of an autobiography covering the years 1827 to 1890; and miscellany (1861-1908, undated) consisting of a biographical sketch, a program for a consecration of the flag,and an obituary of Martha Hovey Spencer. The papers of Cora Spencer consist of general correspondence (1906-1916, 1941-1945), primarily to Frances Spencer, and miscellany (1904-1912), including Woman's Missionary Society certificates, programs, and receipt. The papers of Marion Spencer (1909-1915) include Sunday School lesson books, biographical notes, a notebook, and school transfer cards. The papers of Frances Spencer include outgoing correspondence (1908-1916) to her family, and miscellany (1920) consisting of a photocopy of a college yearbook picture. The papers of Dwight Spencer (son of James Hovey Spencer) include outgoing correspondence (1908-1909) to Cora Spencer, and miscellany (1919, undated) consisting of a school grade report and an article about Brussels following World War I. Spencer Wilson's papers include general correspondence (1955-1979); writings (undated) including a family history; and miscellany (undated) consisting of a school exam paper. Artifacts have been transferred to the Museum. Photographs have been transferred to the Photograph Archives.