The Fae Lenaire Sutton Collection is composed mostly of documents regarding the ownership, transfer, and sale of property in Southern California. This collection also includes personal family photos, and family documents that trace back to the late 19th century. Items include deeds, contracts, legal correspondence, and photographs.

The strength of this collection is found within the real estate documents, and highlights the complexity of managing property in the 20th century. On a biographical note, the photographs highlight a woman (Fae Lenaire Sutton), her friends, and family, and offer a glimpse into middle-class life of the mid-20th century.