The records of Mary W. Chapin contain both personal and professional information which consists of correspondence, including letters written by Chapin from 1851-1883 and written to her from 1850-1887; a notebook of poetry, 1852-1865; religious writings dated 1862-1864?; biographical material (1852- ); and photographs. The materials record her interactions with students, alumnae and colleagues and detail her service to the Seminary.