The papers of Susan Wealthy Orvis consists mainly of notes (c. 1934-39) taken by Miss Orvis during the lectures of Graduate School of Theology professors Robert Elliot Brown, Francis William Buckler, Clarence Tucker Craig, George Walter Fiske, Clarence Herbert Hamilton, and Walter Marshall Horton. Also included are notes used by Miss Orvis in her teaching at the Schauffler College of Religious and Social Work in Cleveland (1935-1937); correspondence (1922-26, 1934-35, and n.d.); and biographical information, including an account of her experience in Russia during the 1917 revolution.

Series 1. Biographical Files, 1917-18; c. 1924-1939 (3 folders)

The Biographical Files include sketches of the life of Susan Wealthy Orvis, grades and lists of personal references, and an account of her experiences in Russia in 1917-1918. The folder containing grades is restricted.

Series 2. Class Notes and Course Notes, 1934-39 (13 folders)

The class notes were recorded by Miss Orvis for the courses taught by Graduate School of Theology professors Robert Elliot Brown, Francis William Buckler, Clarence Tucker Craig, George Walter Fiasco, Clearance Herbert Hamilton, and Walter Marshall Horton (1934-1939). Also included are notes used by Miss Orvis to teach at the Schauffler College (1935-37).

Series 3. Correspondence, 1922-26, 1934-35, and n.d. (2 folders)

Consist of correspondence sent and received by Susan Wealthy Orvis.

The papers of Susan Wealthy Orvis were transferred to the Oberlin College Archives on 25 February 1980 from the Mead Storage area in the basement of Asia House. The collection was assigned accession number 1980/8.