The Curtis family papers document Howard Cone Curtis's position as a physical education instructor at Oberlin College through correspondence received between the years of 1915-19. Mary Long Goldsbury's time at Oberlin College is chronicled through her diary, 1884. The collection also contains correspondence as well as printed matter documenting missionary work of members of the Curtis family.

The collection is divided into four series: 1. Correspondence, 2. Diary, 3. Printed Matter, 4. Photo Album and Scrapbook.

Series 1. Correspondence, 1842-1919, n.d. (4 folders)

This series contains letters received by and sent from Howard C. Curtis regarding his position as a physical education instructor at Oberlin College, 1915-19; letters received by Rena Goldsbury, 1893-94, 1899, n.d.; correspondence sent to the Goldsbury family by Robert and Will Hutchins, 1890; and assorted correspondence sent to the Goldsbury family relating to familial matters, 1842-1916.

Series 2. Diary, 1884 (1 volume)

This series contains the diary of Mary Long Goldsbury (Mrs. I. M. Channon), 1884. An alumna of Oberlin College, Mrs. Goldsbury graduated in 1886 with a degree in Literature; she later earned her Ph. B. in 1890. The diary contains information and musings about Mrs. Goldsbury's time spent at Oberlin College. The diary is contained within a special box, and is in fragile condition.

Series 3. Printed Matter, 1890-1916 (1 folder)

This amalgamation of printed material contains photocopies as well as original documents pertaining to or written by members of the Curtis family. Included is an edition of The Medical Missionary Record featuring a picture of Dr. James Goldsbury (taken in Tai Ku, China), an article about Oberlin College athletics and academics written by I. S. Metcalf, and articles containing congratulatory remarks regarding the hundredth birthday of James Goldsbury .

Series 4. Photo Album and Scrapbook, 1880s-1915 (2 volumes)

This series, entirely contained within box two of the collection, holds the photograph album of Harlan P. Metcalf, 1880s-1890s, as well as the scrapbook of Howard C. Curtis, c. 1911-15. The photograph album contains pictures of Oberlin College professors and Deans, photographs of members of the Oberlin College class of 1889, and photos of an assortment of College buildings. The scrapbook contains photographs, article clippings, and a variety of printed material pertaining to Oberlin College.