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Ferguson, Robert Young
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- Ferguson, Roy
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Dates of existence
1907-1984
History
Robert, known as Roy, Ferguson was born in Motherwell, where he attended Dalziel High School. He gained a Diploma in D&P from the GSA in 1932 and went on to Teacher Training College. He was a regular exhibitor at the RSA and was awarded a Silver Medal from the Paris Salon in 1952. He also exhibited in Holland and Canada. Roy was equally well known for his poetry and nature writing, contributing ornithological notes and cartoons to Scottish newspapers.
His brother Dan (GSA Diploma1934) became Head of Art at Airdrie Academy in 1955. Another relative, Janie Ferguson, also attended GSA from 1931 to 1934.
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Authority record identifier
P858
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Sources
- GSA records
- Review in 'The Herald', 17 February 1998