The construction of Stage 1 commenced on 26 June 1964 and was completed in May 1965. This file comprises plans with the title The working drawings of Union College in title block, J.P. Birrell as University Architect (on all drawings) and D.G. Cheesman as Assistant Architect (on most drawings) . All, except one, are ink line drawings on tracing paper and most are dated May 1964. Drawings:
[Item 1] 'Site plan', number i/10B (previously numbered A15.24) ;
[Item 2] 'Foundations plan', number i/11 (previously numbered A15.25) ;
[Item 3] 'Ground floor plan', number i/12 (previously numbered A15.26) ;
[Item 4] 'Upper floor plan', number i/13A (previously numbered A15.27) ;
[Item 5] 'Roof plan', number i/14 (previously numbered A15.28) ;
[Item 6] 'Elevations', number i/15 (previously numbered A15.29) ;
[Item 7] '1/2" section', number i/16 (previously numbered A15.30) ;
[Item 8] 'Elevations', number i/17 (previously numbered A15.31) ;
[Item 9] 'Elevations', number i/18 (previously numbered A15.32) ;
[Item 10] 'Bedroom details', number i/19 (previously numbered A15.33) ;
[Item 11] 'Brickwork', number i/20 (previously numbered A15.34) ;
[Item 12] '1/2' section', number i/21 (previously numbered A15.35) ;
[Item 13] 'Doors', number i/22 (previously numbered A15.36) ;
[Item 14] 'Doors', number i/22, pencil annotations (previously numbered A15.37) ;
[Item 15] 'Toilet details', number i/24A, (previously numbered A15.38) ;
[Item 16] 'Toilet details', number i/25A, (previously numbered A15.39) ;
[Item 17] 'Plumbing details', number i/26, (previously numbered A15.40) ;
[Item 18] 'Kitchen details', number i/27, (previously numbered A15.41) ;
[Item 19] 'Window details', pencil line drawing on tracing paper, number i/28, June 1964 (previously numbered A15.42) ; and
[Item 20] 'Soil pipe amendment', number i/29, July 1964 (previously numbered A15.43).

Thirteen plans with the title Sketch plan of Union College in title block and J.P. Birrell as University Architect. All except one are dated October 1963. The last plan has the date December 1964. Comprises:
[Item 1] 'Typical section thru stairwell', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/3 (previously numbered A15.11) ;
[Item 2] 'Typical section thru stairwell', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/3 (previously numbered A15.12) ;
[Item 3] 'Ground floor plan and elevations', ink line drawing on tracing paper with pencil annotations, job/drawing number i/4 (previously numbered A15.13) ;
[Item 4] 'Ground floor plan and elevations', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/4 (previously numbered A15.14) ;
[Item 5] 'Typical residential floor plan and elevation', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/5 (previously numbered A15.15) ;
[Item 6] 'Typical residential floor plan and elevation', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/5 (previously numbered A15.16) ;
[Item 7] 'Roof plan and elevation', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/6 (previously numbered A15.17) ;
[Item 8] 'Roof plan and elevation', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/6 (previously numbered A15.18) ;
[Item 9] 'Perspectives from outside', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/7 (previously numbered A15.19) ;
[Item 10] 'Perspectives from outside', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/7 (previously numbered A15.20) ;
[Item 11] 'Perspectives of inside', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/8 (previously numbered A15.21) ;
[Item 12] 'Perspectives of inside', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/8 (previously numbered A15.22) ; and
[Item 13] 'Perspectives for common and dining rooms', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/9 (previously numbered A15.23).

The construction of Stage 1 commenced on 26 June 1964 and was completed in May 1965. This file comprises plans with the varying titles in title block, and J.P. Birrell as University Architect. All are ink line drawings on tracing paper and most are dated between September and February 1965. Drawings:
[Item 1] 'Union College toilet amendments', number i/30, Sep 1964 (previously numbered A15.44) ;
[Item 2] 'Detail of handrail to balustrade wall etc Union College', number i/31A, 14 Sep 1964 (previously numbered A15.45) ;
[Item 3] 'Foundation stone - Union College', number i/32, Oct 1964 (previously numbered A15.46) ;
[Item 4] 'Grease trap - Union College', number i/33A, 17 Sep 1964 (previously numbered A15.47) ;
[Item 5] 'Union College - detail of M.S. C.', number i/34, Dec 1964 (previously numbered A15.48) ;
[Item 6] 'Amended lighting layout to dining room - Union College', number i/35, Dec 1964 (previously numbered A15.49) ;
[Item 7] 'Union College - paving details', number i/36, Feb 1965 (previously numbered A15.50) ;
[Item 8] 'Union College - stair at roof level', number i/37, Feb 1965 (previously numbered A15.50A) ;
[Item 9] 'Union College - landscaping', number i/41, Sep 1965 (previously numbered A15.51 ) ; and
[Item 10] 'Union College - service road', number i/42, undated (previously numbered A15.52).

There is an additional drawing, without a title block or job/drawing number:
[Item 11] 'Revised window details bed rooms Union College', 23 Aug 1964 (previously numbered A15.53).

The construction of Stage II commenced in May 1965 and was presumably completed before the start of first term in 1966. There are 11 drawings in this file.

There are nine working drawings that form a set, all drawings are ink line drawings on tracing paper and all but one have the date of March 1966 and are drawn by B. Goodsir. These nine drawings are:
[Item 1] 'Facilities block : floor and roof plans', sheet no. 2 (previously numbered A15.87);
[Item 2] 'Facilities block : elevations sections and window details', sheet no. 3 (previously numbered A15.88);
[Item 3] 'Fireplace and flue details', sheet no. 5 (previously numbered A15.89);
[Item 4] Warden's residence : plans, elevations and sections', sheet no. 6 (previously numbered A15.90);
[Item 5] Warden's residence : sections', sheet no. 7 (previously numbered A15.91);
[Item 6] Warden's residence : cupboard details ; Facilities block ; female change room', sheet no. 8 (previously numbered A15.92);
[Item 7] Warden's residence door details', sheet no. 9 (previously numbered A15.93);
[Item 8] Warden's residence: windows ; Existing dormitory block : stair glazing', sheet no. 10 (previously numbered A15.94); and
[Item 9] 'Details of driveway and carpark', sheet no. 11, dated 20 April 1966 (previously numbered A15.95).

Two additional drawings:
[Item 10] 1 drawing titled 'Union College Stage 2 : Boundary wall and paths', no job number, no date (previously numbered A15.86);
[Item 11] 1 drawing with University of Queensland title block that has J.P. Birrell as University Architect, that relates to Stage 2 construction titled 'View of Warden's residence from Upland Road', no job number, no date (previously numbered A15.85)

The construction of Stage 1 commenced on 26 June 1964 and was completed in May 1965. This file comprises plans from contractors: [Items 1-2] Job no. 1171 Union College Extentions by P.R. Scott & Associates (Consulting Mechanical & Electrical Engineers), job/drawing number 1171/1 (previously numbered A15.104) and 1171/2 (previously numbered A15.105).

The construction of Stage 4 commenced in December 1969 and was completed June 1972. Drawings in this file are by contractors which may also be working in collaboration with James Birrell & Partners:

[Item 1] 6 plans for Union College stage four, stapled together; one plan is only 30cm ; ink line drawing on paper; title block has James Birrell & Partners and P.R. Scott & Associates; dated Nov 1969; (previously numbered A15.198-202, with inital page unnumbered).
[Item 2] 'Elevations and details of steel windows for Union College Stage 4', ink line drawing on paper; title block has J. Connolly (Qld) as creator, drawing number 3473, March 1970 (no prior number).
[Item 3] 'Details of steel windows for the Union College Stage 4', ink line drawing on paper; title block has J. Connolly (Qld) as creator, drawing number 3474, March 1970 (no prior number).
[Item 4] 'Games room air cond', ink line drawing on paper; no title block, no drawing number, undated (no prior number).
[Items 5-7] 'Schematic sketch plans', ink line drawing on paper; no title block, no drawing numbers, undated (previously numbered A15.164-166)

The construction of Stage 3 commenced in July 1967 and was completed July 1968. There are 13 drawings with the Job no. B22; all are ink line drawings on tracing paper; almost all are dated July 1967. From the title block creators are: James Birrell & Partners (Architects and Town Planners); and the consultants are Antony Tod & Partners (Structural Engineer) and P.R. Scott & Associates (Electrical and Mechanical Engineer).

The drawings are:
[Item 1] ' Drainage plan', sheet no. 2, dated Aug 1967 (previously numbered A15.111) ;
[Item 2] ' Ground works : ground, first and second floor plans', sheet no. 3 (previously numbered A15.112) ;
[Item 3] 'Third and roof plans', sheet no. 4 (previously numbered A15.113) ;
[Item 4] 'Elevations and sections', sheet no. 5 (previously numbered A15.114) ;
[Item 5] 'Sections and elevations', sheet no. 6 (previously numbered A15.115) ;
[Item 6] '1/2" section', sheet no. 7 (previously numbered A15.116) ;
[Item 7] 'Male dormitory toilets, bathroom and tutor's room details', sheet no. 10 (previously numbered A15.117) ;
[Item 8] 'Bathroom, tutor's room, powder room and toilet details', sheet no. 11 (previously numbered A15.118) ;
[Item 9] 'Vice-warden's flat details', sheet no. 12 (previously numbered A15.119) ;
[Item 10] 'Windows', sheet no. 14 (previously numbered A15.120) ;
[Item 11] 'Facilities block, Sections', sheet no. 15, undated (previously numbered A15.121) ;
[Item 12] 'Miscellaneous details', sheet no. 16 (previously numbered A15.122) ; and
[Item 13] 'Notice board and letter rack', sheet no. 17, 51 x 76 cm (previously numbered A15.123) .

The construction of Stage 3 commenced in July 1967 and was completed July 1968. The drawings in this file comprise one undetermined drawing, some by James Birrell and Partners that do not have a job number and drawings by various contractors. Drawings:
[Item 1] Intersection of St. Lucia Raod and Mill Road with students car park; line drawing on tracing paper; unidentified; undated (previously numbered UQFL117 A15).
[Item 2] Drawing/sheet no. 1223/2 Hot & cold water flushometer piping arrg; Title block has James Birrell & Partners and P.R. Scott & Associates; ink line drawing on paper; Aug 1967 (previously numbered UQFL117 A15).
[Item 3] Drawing/sheet no. 1222/2 Electrical services - power; Title block has James Birrell & Partners and P.R. Scott & Associates; ink line drawing on paper; Aug 1967 (previously numbered UQFL117 A15).
[Item 4] Drawing/sheet no. 1222/1-1222/4 Electrical services; set of four plans stapled together, on back of last page there is a handwritten pencil note 'Set 10'; Title block has P.R. Scott & Associates; ink line drawings on paper; Aug 1967 (previously treated asfour separate items with descriptive numbers A15.139-A15.142).
[Item 5] Drawing/sheet no. BA-18780 Window type 'A'; Title block has Chubb's Australian Co. Ltd; ink line drawing on paper; 5 Oct 1967 (no prior numbers).
[Item 6] Drawing/sheet no. BA-18781 Window type 'B'; Title block has Chubb's Australian Co. Ltd; ink line drawing on paper; 6 Oct 1967 (no prior numbers).
[Item 7] Drawing/sheet no. BA-18782 Window type 'C'; Title block has Chubb's Australian Co. Ltd; ink line drawing on paper; 12 Oct 1967 (no prior numbers).
[Item 8] Drawing/sheet no. 1222/6 Laundry equipment & power requirements; title block has James Birrell & Partners and P.R. Scott & Associates; ink line drawing on paper; 13 Feb 1968; (no prior numbers).
[Item 9] Drawing/sheet no. 1222/6 Laundry equipment & power requirements; title block has James Birrell & Partners and P.R. Scott & Associates; ink line drawing on paper; 13 Feb 1968; (no prior numbers).
[Item 10] Drawing/sheet no. 1222/5 Laundry equipment & electrical services; title block has James Birrell & Partners and P.R. Scott & Associates; ink line drawing on paper; 13 Feb 1968; (no prior numbers).
[Item 11] Drawing/sheet no. 1103/3 Proposed method of sound attenuating existing cold rm. condenser set; title block has James P.R. Scott & Associates; ink line drawing on paper; 14 Feb 1968; (no prior numbers).
[Item 12] Drawing/sheet no. D-869/CA Proposed stay arm to windows; title block has Chubb's Australian Co. Ltd; ink line drawing on paper; 29 Sep 1969 (previously numbered UQFL117 A15).
[Item 13] Drawing/sheet no. D-869/CA Proposed stay arm to windows; photocopy; title block has Chubb's Australian Co. Ltd; ink line drawing on paper; 29 Sep 1969 (previously numbered UQFL117 A15).
[Item 14] Desk to Main Office at Union College St. III; title block has James Birrell & Partners; undated (previously numbered UQFL117 A15).
[Item 15] Amendments to Union College St. III; title block has James Birrell & Partners; undated (previously numbered A15.158).
[Item 16] Ground and Typical floor plans for Union College Stage 3; James Birrell & Partners; undated (previously numbered A15.106).
[Item 17] Detail of No. 3 ironing boards to be fitted at Union College Stage 3; James Birrell & Partners (Brisbane, Townsville, Port Moresby); undated (previously numbered A15.160).
[Item 18] Sketch plan for typical bedroom floor plan and part plan, Union College Stage three; James Birrell & Partners (Brisbane, Port Moresby); Sep 1969 (previously numbered A15.108).
[Item 19] Sketch plan for section, Union College Stage three; James Birrell & Partners (Brisbane, Port Moresby); Sep 1969 (previously numbered A15.109).
[Item 20] Sketch plan Schematics for basement and first floors, Union College Stage three; James Birrell & Partners (Brisbane, Port Moresby); Sep 1969 (previously numbered A15.107).
[Item 21] Job no. B1/12 'Amendments to kitchen at Union College extensions'; James Birrell & Partners (Valley); 10 Sep 1966; (previously numbered A15.144).
[Item 22] 'Warden's residence dressing table for master bedroom : working drawing'; James Birrell & Partners (Valley); undated; (previously numbered A15.145).
[Item 23] 'Concrete slabs to ground floor at Union College St. 3, St. Lucia'; James Birrell & Partners (Valley); undated; (previously numbered A15.146).
[Item 24] Union College Stage 3, St. Lucia; James Birrell & Partners (Valley, Port Moresby); undated; (previously numbered A15.147).
[Item 25] Union College Stage 3, St. Lucia;no title block; undated; (previously numbered A15.148).
[Item 26] Union College Stage 3, St. Lucia;no title block; undated; (previously numbered A15.149).
[Item 27] Union College Stage 3, St. Lucia;no title block; undated; (previously numbered A15.150).
[Item 28] Elevations;no title block; undated; (previously numbered A15.151).

The construction of Stage 4 commenced in Dec 1969 and was completed June 1972. This file has the working drawings for Job no. B66. From the title block creator is James Birrell & Partners (Architects and Town Planners). The drawings are:
[Item 1] 'Site plan', Job/sheet number B66/1, ink line drawing on paper (photocopy), dated Jul 1967 (previously numbered A15.167).
[Item 2] 'Floor plans & roof plan', Job/sheet number B66/3, ink line drawing on tracing paper, 10 Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.168).
[Item 3] 'Foundations and drainage plan', Job/sheet number B66/4, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.169).
[Item 4] 'Elevations : north west, north east', Job/sheet number B66/5, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.170).
[Item 5] 'Elevations : south west, southh east', Job/sheet number B66/6, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.171).
[Item 6] 'Site works', Job/sheet number B66/7, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.172).
[Item 7] 'Typical section through stairwell', Job/sheet number B66/8, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.173).
[Item 8] 'Various details', Job/sheet number B66/9, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.174).
[Item 9] 'Drainage layout', Job/sheet number B66/10, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.175).
[Item 10] 'Windows', Job/sheet number B66/11, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.176).
[Item 11] 'Door details', Job/sheet number B66/12, ink line drawing on paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.177).
[Item 12] 'Details : squash court, shop, kitchen, chalkboard, ducts', Job/sheet number B66/13, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.178).
[Item 13] 'Details : bathroom, toilets', Job/sheet number B66/14, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.179).
[Item 14] 'Bedroom details', Job/sheet number B66/15, ink line drawing on paper (photocopy), Oct 1969 (previously numbered A15.180).
[Item 15] 'Brickwork', Job/sheet number B66/16, ink line drawing on paper (photocopy), Oct 1969? (previously numbered A15.181).
[Item 16] 'Site drainage', Job number B66, ink line drawing on tracing paper, Sep 1970 (previously numbered A15.182).
[Item 17] 'Squash court', Job number B66, ink line drawing on tracing paper, 7 Sep 1970 (previously numbered A15.183).
[Item 18] 'Cupboard details to bed-sitters', Job/sheet number B66/16, ink line drawing on tracing paper, 13 Sep 1970 (previously numbered A15.184).

The construction of Stage 5 commenced in Jan 1973 and was completed Mar 1974. This file has the working drawings for Job no. D14. From the title block creator is James Birrell & Partners (Architects and Town Planners). All are ink line drawings on tracing paper. The drawings are:
[Item 1] 'Site plan', Job/sheet number D14/1, Nov 1972 (previously numbered A15.227).
[Item 2] 'Site works', Job/sheet number D14/2, Oct 1972 (previously numbered A15.228).
[Item 3] 'Elevations', Job/sheet number D14/4, Sep 1972 (previously numbered A15.229).
[Item 4] 'Brickwork', Job/sheet number D14/5, 1972? (previously numbered A15.230).
[Item 5] 'Stair details', Job/sheet number D14/6, Oct 1972 (previously numbered A15.231).
[Item 6] 'Room details', Job/sheet number D14/7, Nov 1972 (previously numbered A15.232).
[Item 7] 'Amendments to stage four', Job/sheet number D14/7A, Nov 1972 (previously numbered A15.233).
[Item 8] 'Details', Job/sheet number D14/8, Nov 1972 (previously numbered A15.234).
[Item 9] 'Door & window details', Job/sheet number D14/9, Nov 1972 (previously numbered A15.235).
[Item 10] 'Drainage layout', Job/sheet number D14/10, Oct 1972 (previously numbered A15.236).
[Item 11] 'Roof & drainage plan', Job/sheet number D14/11, Oct 1972 (previously numbered A15.237).