The collection consists of architectural drawings, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, and files that chronicle the life and career of architect M. Rosaria Piomelli. The materials particularly focus on her architectural projects, mostly in the New York City area, and her tenure as head of the School of Architecture at the City College of New York from 1980 to 1983. Some of the literature and correspondence is in Italian.

Cassettes. Description on front states: Rosaria Piomelli, Blanche van Ginkel, Professor Rodriguez; Fani Hansen; Professor Bliznakov.