Research by Don Watson into architectural collections in the National Library of Australia and the British Architectural Library. This file includes: a report by Don Watson of his inspection of architectural drawings at the National Library of Australia, 19 Jul 1988; a report, dated 28 Aug 1990, and supporting documents relating to the British Architectural Library in London, such as Architectural records in national and local collections : guidance notes for archivists and record offices.

As an extension of the University of Queensland Department of Architecture's public programs in 1983 to 1985, Don Watson organised a fortnightly public lecture program called Architecture is a Community Art. The program had local, interstate and international speakers and attracted large audiences. These lecturers were conducted at the Community Arts Centre, 109 Edward Street Brisbane. This series includes correspondence, notes, biographical information for some of the presenters, financial data, posters and flyers for the lectures.

Poster, designed as a street guide for students attending the Sixth Australian Architecture Students Conference in Brisbane from 20 to 27 May in 1967. The guide was put together by Doug McKay with the help of Don Watson. It has 57 architectural places to see when in Brisbane for the conference. The 57 sites are numbered on the front of the poster, with some grouped by location. The front is a street map of Brisbane city. On the reverse are the names of the buildings (grouped by location) with pictures of some of these buildings. On the reverse there is incorrect or fake information about some of the locations.

This collection comprises Don Watson’s various contributions to architecture in Queensland as a designer, historian, teacher and advocate. It includes papers relating to his work in creating the Queensland Architectural Archive within the Fryer Library; his work while with the University of Queensland Department of Architecture especially the lunch time lecture programs; the 'Architecture as a Community Art' public lecture program; and his work with Queensland University of Technology as a lecturer.

Catalogue and invitation to the exhibition Natural Structures, 1984; Catalogue and invitation to the exhibition Peter Cook: Tower Projects 1983-84 and two postcards from Cook to Watson; Catalogue of a national students’ competition The Bonzadumpa Surf Club, 1986, won by student Alice Hampson; A Cathedral Square for Brisbane : An Ideas competition 1983 booklet.

Two posters for the lunchtime lecture series for 1983. Papers related to the lecture series which includes: research material; semester two notes; course notes; planning and notes for lunchtime lecture series. Decanted from B&H Lever Arch File 2 hole ring binder.

This file includes: project outlines and course notes for the University of Queensland Department of Architecture B.Des.St.; lunch time lecture series corrspondence and notes; student lists for architectural students from 1981; and 30 b&w photographs of students from the Department of Architecture in 1981. Decanted from B&H Lever Arch File 2 hole ring binder titled "Lunch time lectures. Semester 1 1981".

This series has two posters relating to University of Queensland architectural student events

This file includes: mockups, proofs, negatives, photographic contact sheets for the publication of Projects review by the University of Queensland, Department of Architecture and associated exhibitions and invitations. Projects review was published by the University of Queensland, Department of Architecture to highlight the projects of students from each year level (1-5); and staff and postgraduate research.

Correspondence, notes, financial data, and flyers for the lectures; minutes of Architectural History Group; and correspondence with the Design Arts Board. 1982-1985.