The collection, which encompasses the years 1920-1970, consists of records, drawings, and photographs relating to Michael Goodman’s architectural and teaching careers. The collection is organized into five series: Personal Papers, Professional Papers, Faculty Papers, Office Records, and Project Records. It contains records of projects completed throughout the Bay Area, including interior design, commercial design, and large and small alterations, as well as project studies, such as the Pioneer Housing Study. The collection also contains records of Goodman’s plans for the University of California, predominantly for buildings or building alterations at the Berkeley campus. It also includes records relating to a limited number of project on the Davis campus. Additionally, this collection holds records of Goodman’s work as a Professor at the UC Berkeley School of Architecture.

“Personal Papers” contains Goodman’s C.V. as well as various items of interest such as a published sketch he created as a student of Wheeler Hall. “Professional Papers” includes Goodman’s work with the Office of Civilian Defense, and correspondence with the Higher Education Organization and his study on Berkeley public health. “Faculty Papers” largely consists of course development plans and photos of student work from various courses, while “Office Records” houses various correspondence and reference materials.

The largest series, Project Records, consists of Goodman’s major commercial, residential, religious, and educational projects around the Bay Area (primarily in Berkeley) and on the UC campuses. It also contains proposed plans and housing studies.