Folder GSAA/DIR/13/12/2 - Cargill Hostel at Culzean

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Cargill Hostel at Culzean Castle. Folders as follows: DIR/13/12/2/1: Papers relating to Cargill Hostel at Culzean and the National Trust, 1965-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Letters and notes about furnishings and facilities for the Hostel; correspondence about the Culzean Castle National Appeal and the fact that Barnes must concentrate on the Art School presence at Culzean rather than this appeal; Note of a proposal for establishing a Hostel and Studio at Culzean Castle; correspondence with 'Magestic Coaches' about the transport of students to Culzean Castle; correspondence with the National Trust for Scotland about the setting up of Culzean Hostel and matters such as leasing, rent, sketches of accommodation, and repairs; correspondence with the National Trust for Scotland about approved work on the Hostel and prices; correspondence about the Cargill Trust supporting the conversion of the Hostel at Culzean with a donation of £4,000; correspondence about an appeal to the Cargill Trust for funds for structural alterations of the Hostel; correspondence with the National Trust for Scotland about the founding of the Artists Hostel and negotiating lease terms of the Culzean Hostel; correspondence with the National Trust for Scotland about an exhibition of student paintings. DIR/13/12/2/2: Papers relating to the Cargill Hostel at Culzean, 1966-1968 (1 folder): Correspondence with the National Trust for Scotland, largely about the development of the Cargill Hostel, including topics: housing and accommodation requests; meetings at Culzean to discuss the Hostel; accounts and financial statements for work done on the Hostel; Barnes' nomination and election to the National Trust for Scotland's Council; the leasing of the Hostel at Culzean; furnishings and fittings for the Hostel and Studio and the work being done to refurbish them; insurance for the Hostel and furnishings; some correspondence about the Culzean Castle National Appeal. Also includes papers such as: documents: 'Lease between The National Trust for Scotland (Landlord) and The Glasgow School of Art (Tenants)' 1966 and 1967 drafts; handwritten notes on estimate costs for Cargill Hostel; correspondence with companies about estimates for refurbishment work; handwritten notes on Culzean Regulations; copies of Hostel plans; notes for meetings; some papers about the Culzean Castle National Appeal; presscutting about developments at Culzean; Interim Reports for the Culzean Castle Project (Hostel), 1966; Culzean Castle Project, 'First Report on Interior Design and Decoration of Hostel', 1966. DIR/13/12/2/3: Papers relating to the Cargill Hostel at Culzean, 1966-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about visits to Cargill Hostel by people and organisations such as other Art Colleges, Ayr County Council Education Committee, and volunteer groups; correspondence about Cargill Hostel facitlities such as a telephone system; correspondence about regulations for the Hostel; copy of the Scottish Design Centre monthly newsletter Nov 1967 including an article about the Hostel; Memorandum about the programme of General Course visits to the Hostel; bundle of papers about the opening of Cargill Hostel at Culzean for example lists of invitations, correspondence with those invited, circular of information about the Hostel (multiple copies), correspondence following the opening event, travelling arrangements, and menu for the luncheon at Culzean Castle restaurant, 30 Sep 1967; handwritten draft of Culzean Hostel Regulations; correspondence about the furnishing of the Hostel; copy of 'Culzean Castle Project, First Report on Interior Design and Decoration of the Hostel', by Henry O Hellier, 1966; correspondence about winners of the DWT Cargill Travel Scholarship; copy of correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about the Cargill donation towards the Hostel; correspondence about the funding of the Hostel. DIR/13/12/2/4: Papers relating to the Cargill Hostel at Culzean, 1966-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about events held in Cargill Hostel, Culzean e.g. film screenings; correspondence about the Art School letting the Hostel to other visitors; correspondence about staffing and jobs at the Hostel; circular notice about the Hostel and staff room being available for renting by School Staff for the holiday periods and providing information; correspondence about visits to the Hostel by organisations such as Jordanhill College of Education; Report of the Sculpture Department visit to Culzean, Oct 1971; correspondence about the student visits to Culzean; correspondence with The National Trust for Scotland about Culzean Hostel and exhibitions; feedback about student visits to the Hostel; correspondence about maintenance work to the Hostel; correspondence about a proposed Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show at Culzean; circular to all members of staff arranging for parties of students to visit Culzean, about main contacts at the Hostel and regulations; newspaper clipping about a painting that was acquired for Culzean; Culzean General Course Programme, 1968-1969; correspondence about the condition of the Hostel; notes on 'Letters of Indemnity' by David C Black, 1968; suggestions for the Hostel by Neil Morrison; copy of the Scottish Design Centre Monthly Newsletter, Nov 1967 including article about Culzean Hostel; Schedule of Furnishings for Cargill Hostel at Culzean Castle, Oct 1966; copy of the 'First report on Interior Design and Decoration of Hostel', Henry O Hellier; correspondence about a proposed trip from Texas Christian University to the Culzean Hostel; correspondence with the National Trust for Scotland about the Culzean Hostel site; notice: 'Proposal for Establishing a Hostel and Studio for Art at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire'; 4 copies of Culzean Hostel Regulations. DIR/13/12/2/5: Rules and Regulations for Cargill Hostel at Culzean, 1967- 1968 (1 folder): Includes: Document: 'Cargill Hostel, Culzean, Regulations' (5 copies); circular 'To all members of staff taking parties of students to the Cargill Hostel at Culzean'; informational memorandum: 'The Cargill Hostel, Culzean' about the project to create the Hostel. DIR/13/12/2/6: Papers relating to the Cargill Hostel at Culzean, 1974-1977 (1 folder): Includes: Circular of the prices for staff renting the Lodge and Cottage in Culzean in summer; financial information about the Hostel, 1974-1975; correspondence with the Glasgow School of Art Students Representative Council about the Hostel; correspondence about arrangements for student visits to the Hostel; correspondence about student visits to the Castle at Culzean; correspondence about maintenace work at the Hostel; correspondence about a potential, but never realised, project to develop Sunnyside Mill at Culzean; correspondence about Cargill Hostel staffing; correspondence about furnishings and equipment needed for the Hostel; correspondence and papers about Culzean Country Park's Quinquennial Celebrations; feedback about visits to the Hostel; papers about the Glasgow School of Art's association with the Culzean Hostel, 1968-1969.