The Julia Morgan/Forney Collection spans the years 1907-1931 (bulk 1907-1917). It is an important record of the work of one of the earliest female architects in the nation, and of California residential and commercial design. The collection contains drawings of architectural projects arranged alphabetically by client or project name.

The records represent work primarily from Julia Morgan’s early career, and include many projects with her partner from 1906-1910, Ira Wilson Hoover. The majority of the projects are residential, including some multi-residential projects, as well as a commercial and a governmental project. Included are the drawings of many projects that Morgan was commissioned for by women’s organizations. Notable in this series are drawings for the United States Immigration Station on Angel Island, the Dixwell Davenport residence in St. Francis Woods, apartment complexes for Mrs. I. C. Woodland and Miss J.H. Carruthers and Clifton Price, and residences for Dr. Mariana Bertola, Lily Bours Wallace, and Judge L.G. Harrier.