The Clinton H. Cowgill Collection, 1916-1977, contains information concerning Mr. Cowgill's association with Virginia Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech) and its architecture department, the founding of Cowgill Hall, Cowgill's involvement with the American Institute of Architects, the publication of Cowgill's books, and incomplete architectural drawings of a residence. The collection also contains personal documents such as a family tree, condolence letters following Cowgill's death, and various certificates and accolades. A humorous scrapbook entitled "Handbook of Architectural Malpractice" includes an assortment of personal photos and clippings.