Folder GSAA/DIR/9/62 - Empire Exhibition Correspondence

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GSAA/DIR/9/62

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Empire Exhibition Correspondence

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  • Jul 1936-Nov 1937 (Creation)

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1 folder

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Includes:

  • correspondence with Scottish Development Council, Empire Exhibition Committee, other bodies & individuals, including Sir Steven Bilsland, Wellington of ECA, Sutherland of Gray's, Cooper of Dundee about the organisation of art and education exhibitions, painting of murals by students from GSA, competitions for sculptural pieces and poster design, etc. Includes article by Hutchison entitled "What do I want to see at Bellahouston in 1938". Includes correspondence with Hector Hetherington, University of Glasgow, about the possibility of displaying Mackintosh furniture at the Empire Exhibition
  • correspondence about the decorations of the Education Pavillion at the Exhibition, to be undertaken by the Art School.

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This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.

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