The Lucy Thomas Lord Papers consist primarily of correspondences from Lord and her husband Edward Clemens Lord. While a few are addressed to her brother, Aaron E. Lyon, and discuss religious matters, the majority of the letters are addressed to her aunt, Mary Lyon, concerning the Lords' trip to China. Later letters, which are included in a letterbook, describe her travels to and her missionary service in Ningpo, China. This collection also includes a biography entitled "The Memoirs of Mrs. Lucy T. Lord," published in 1854, and additional biographical information, as well as a drawing of her that probably dates from 1840-1846.

This collection is organized into three series:

• Correspondence
• Biographical Information
• Drawings