This collection contains sketches and photographs related to architect Charles Barber. The sketches include four drawings of different churches by Barber and a Christmas Card featuring a sketch of the Barbers’ living room. Also included are five photographs: two of the Barbers’ home, two portraits of Barber, and a picture of the Colosseum in Rome (that is torn in half).

This collection is comprised mainly of whole publications and clippings from periodicals saved by Charles Barber for his files. Also included are Charles Barber's personal files, including notes and projects from the University of Pennsylvania, personal files of Blanche Barber, files related to individual projects, and general correspondence.

"Shall the Circle Be Not Broken: A History of the Circle Park Community" was written by Andrew C. Wicks for Dr. Bruce Wheeler's Knoxville History course at the University of Tennessee during spring quarter of 1985. The collection also features photocopies of maps of Circle Park as well as Wheeler's notes about the paper.