The collection consists of 3.4 linear feet of personal and scholarly papers of Daniel Clarence Holtom, a scholar of Shinto religion in Japan in the early 20th century. Series one contains personal correspondence, family documents including his sons' schoolwork. Series two contains Holtom's scholarly writing including his notes, drafts, off prints of reviews by Holtom, and lectures by Holtom. Series three, the largest series, contains Holtom's research including notes, handwritten and typed drafts, artifacts, and many clippings and research articles for his publications on Shinto in Japan covering topics such as enthronement ceremonies, shrines, and religion and politics. Series four contains research and travel photographs and postcards and printed ephemera relating to Shinto shrines and temples.