The records include original and reproduced architectural sketches of residential and summer homes in Manitoba and Ontario; sketches include floor plans, elevations, site plans, and perspectives. Sheets present preliminary and proposed plans for future homes, as well as proposed alterations to existing structures. Some information about homes’ electrical wiring and building notes are provided. With the exception of some mild staining and minor tears, the records are in good condition overall.
Collections include textual, graphic, and MIS records created by de Forest over his career, largely pertaining to his time as a professor in the Faculty of Architecture. Also includes a collection of published materials, including architectural design journals.