Frank D. Welch was a noteworthy North Texas architect who practiced in Midland and Dallas. In addition to his architectural practice, Welch served as an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Rice University, University of Houston, University of Texas at Arlington, and University of North Texas. Welch has been the recipient of multiple awards and his work, as well as his original writings, have been published extensively. The collection consists of project files, original writings, office records, drawings, audio tapes, and photographic material documenting Welch's career from the 1960s into the 2000s. In addition to his architectural practice, Welch served as an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Rice University, University of Houston, University of Texas at Arlington, and University of North Texas. Welch has been the recipient of multiple awards and his work, as well as his original writings, have been published extensively. The collection consists of project files, original writings, office records, drawings, audio tapes, and photographic material documenting Welch's career from the 1960s into the 2000s.