Folder GSAA/DIR/13/7/4 - Student Representative Council (SRC) and other Student Associations

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GSAA/DIR/13/7/4

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Student Representative Council (SRC) and other Student Associations

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  • 1964-1975 (Creation)

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8 folders

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Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Student Representative Council (SRC) and other Student Clubs and Associations. Folders as follows: DIR/13/7/4/1: Folder labelled 'Student Christian Movement', 1964-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with St Stephen's Parish Church about the pastoral care of the students; notice of a Christmas Service by the Reverend Dr Angus T Stewart in the Lecture Theatre, 1968; programme of the Christmas Service; correspondence with the Scottish Secretary of State about a Student Association application for a licence to sell alcohol; correspondence about the Scottish Churches' House about the 'Scotland Consultation' event, 1969 and other meetings and events; correspondence about Christmas Services at the Art School and other Services; 'The Glasgow School of Art Student Christian Movement Account of Income and Expenditure for Session 1966-1967'; Order of Service documents for various Services at the Art School; correspondence with the Scottish Churches Council; correspondence with the Student Christian Movement; correspondence with Councillor JD Kelly about the Student Christian Movement. DIR/13/7/4/2: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1965-1967 (1 folder): Includes: Notice of results of elections to SRC positions, 1966-1967; notices of SRC Office bearers; correspondence about the counselling of students with regard to mental health and welfare; notice of Matriculation fees, 1966-1967; correspondence about student activities; draft document: 'Rules regarding Students' Societies & Clubs'; minutes of an SRC meeting, 1966; notice about SRC elections; correspondence about the 'Mackintosh Club 66'; correspondence with the SRC about limiting the use of the Mackintosh Room due to potential damage of the furniture; memos for SRC members; correspondence with the SRC about matters such as the new proposed Code of Discipline for students, and Grant cut-backs; correspondence with the Scottish Union of Students about membership and other matters. DIR/13/7/4/3: Folder labelled 'SRC Russian Visit Feb 1966' (1 folder): Papers and correspondence about the organisation of a 'Visit of a Group of Soviet Artists and Sculptors to the Glasgow School of Art, Fri 24 Jun 1966'. Includes papers such as organisational correspondence; timetables; Report by the SRC on the visit; budget and expenditure; programmes; etc. DIR/13/7/4/4: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1967-1970 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers about the forming of the 'Students' Association' with the aim of 'obtaining and the government of premises for the provision of activities'; document: 'The Glasgow School of Art Students Representative Council, Receipts and Payments Account for the period from 01 Jun 1969 to 29 May 1970'; The Student Association/Union Accounts, 1970; correspondence with the SRC about presence at meetings; correspondence about Insurance Arrangements at Central Institutions; correspondence about the Students' Material Store; correspondence with the SRC about School premises; correspondence about the SRC Constitution. DIR/13/7/4/5: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1968-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Notices of the Executive Committee of the SRC and Principal Office Bearers; correspondence about the premises of the School and the SRC; note of the SRC Budget 1969; correspondence about SRC finance and accounts; some minutes of SRC meetings; some minutes of other committee meetings discussing SRC matters; notes about the 'Associateship Course' at the School; correspondence between the SRC President and Harry Barnes; notices of meetings; notice to students and staff about the SRC liquor licence; 'Students' Association, Revised Constitution, Bye-laws and Standing Order', 1968; correspondence with Hamilton College of Education; handwritten document; 'Diploma Presentation Speech by SRC President', 1969; typed copies of the Diploma Presentation Speech, 1969; pressclipping about the Scottish Union of Students; paper: 'The Basic Principles involved in a Disciplinary Machinery for Colleges'; sheets of costings for events; SRC 'Constitutional Byelaws and Standing Order Amendments'; correspondence with the Scottish Union of Students about student exchanges; correspondence about the Czech Students Appeal Fund; Glasgow School of Art Students' Association, Financial Report, 1968-1969; notes of a meeting between the Director and the SRC; correspondence regarding visits to the School hosted by the SRC; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about topics such as student discipline and legislation affecting Central (Art) Institutions; copy of the Glasgow School of Art Code of Discipline; correspondence about the new constitution of the SRC; notes of meetings of the Scottish Union of Students; handwritten report on social amenities; note of student material costs. DIR/13/7/4/6: Papers relating to the Students' Association and SRC Constitutions and Amendments, 1968-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Glasgow School of Art Students' Association, Revised Constitution, Bye-Laws and Standing Order, Mar 1968; note of 'SRC Constitution, Proposed Finance Clauses'; note of Constitution amendments; another, undated, copy of the 'Students' Association, Revised Contitution, Bye-Laws and Standing Orders'; annotated copy of 'Constitution, Bye-Laws and Standing Orders of the Students' Representative Council of the Glasgow School of Art'; Scottish Union of Students, Standing Orders, Feb 1970. DIR/13/7/4/7: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1971-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about SRC accounts and money owed; notes of SRC elections, results, and office holders; correspondence about a 'Young Worker Seminar' organised by the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges; correspondence congratulating the SRC on the Fashion Show; newspaper clipping about student protest; correspondence between Harry Barnes and the SRC President about various matters; Student Information Service Constitution; correspondence about the publication of an SRC Student Handbook; correspondence about a potential snack bar in the Haldane Building; SRC President's Report for Session 1970-1971; correspondence about the SRC Constitution; circular letter about Hornsey College of Art's Student Action Committee; working paper on the system of Art Education; document: 'The nature of formal design education: an extract from What is Design by Norman Potter'; a study paper by DJ Warren Piper about structures of an art college; correspondence with the Scottish Union of Students; notes for meeting of the Chairman's Committee and members of the SRC. DIR/13/7/4/8: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1974-1975 (1 folder): Includes: Notes about the election of Office Bearers; invitations to SRC events; correspondence with the City of Glasgow Parks Department about Sports Facilities in Glasgow; correspondence with the Glasgow Students Charities Appeal about topics such as damage to buildings and a lease of the School Refectory; Course Proposals from the SRC to Harry Barnes; Draft letter to students from Barnes about Social Education for students; correspondence about centralised premises for recreation of students; correspondence with the National Union of Students about student representation on the governing board of Central Institutions; correspondence and papers about Fashion Show finances.

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