The bulk of this collection consists of photographs documenting Howard Friedman’s architectural work. This, along with a scrapbook, portfolio, and proposal book, make up the whole of project documentation. The collection does not contain any drawings, save for a handful of blueprints from Friedman’s early work as a junior draftsman and plans from his time in the United States Navy.

Materials created later on in Howard Friedman’s life and career, specifically during his tenure at the University of California, Berkeley School of Architecture make up about one carton worth of material. This includes university biographies, employment papers, speech transcripts, and class notes. Miscellaneous items such as personal photographs and photography, awards and certificates, and publications about Friedman’s work make up the remainder of the collection.