Key Information
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Date(s)
- c1914-1940 (Creation)
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Series
Extent
8 folders and 1 book in wrapping paper
Content and Structure
Scope and content
Information about the Lending Museum Scheme, including mainly inventories, lists of items and lists of schools participating in the scheme, plus correspondence.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.
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Archival history
The Lending Museum Scheme was founded in 1914, made possible by a donation from the Town Council of Glasgow. It was founded in order to offer a larger and better variety of materials to students, and "for developing a higher standard of knowledge and taste" (Annual Report 1913-14). The objects would be circulated between schools and thus everyone could benefit from objects not normally available to them. The schools (Academies, Day schools and Continuation classes) taking part would pay £1:10 per annum to the Central Institution. Lists of objects proposed to be placed on loan include casts, still life material, woodwork, lithographs, prints and photographs. (Statement of Particulars found in GB 1694 GSAA/ISE/4/6).