Abstract

The John Upton Clowdsley collection contains personal papers, office and project records. Personal papers consist of Clowdsley's student work from UC Berkeley. Office records include cost estimate cards for approximately 160 of Clowdsley's projects and photographs of completed projects. Project records represent more than 65 of Clowdsley's projects and consist primarily of residences in Stockton and San Joaquin County and drawings for the Stockton City Hall.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The William C. Hays collection spans the years 1894-1962, documenting his career as a practicing architect and educator. Textual records include correspondence, handwritten notes, specifications, lecture notes, exams and quizzes, articles and reports. The records also contain architectural drawings, framed illustrations, photographs, slides, and some students’ work. The collection is organized into five series: Personal Papers, Professional Papers, Faculty Papers, Project Records, and...