Key Information
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1881-1987 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent
8 volumes, 1.3 linear metres
Content and Structure
Scope and content
The registers comprise lists of all students registering for attendance at Glasgow School of Art. Details recorded include registered number, name, age, month and year of admission to the School, address, trade or occupation of father. From 1892 the month of admission is omitted and from 1902 the date of admission is not given at all. From 1910 the student's date of birth is given instead of age, and the student's occupation is given instead of the father's. From 1974 the type of qualification studied for may be given, for example certificate, diploma or degree. From 1976 these registers are typed.
Bound registers include information as follows:
REG/2/1: 1881-1892
REG/2/2: 1892-1903
REG/2/3: 1903-1919
REG/2/4: 1919-1933
REG/2/5: 1933-1949
REG/2/6: 1949-1959
REG/2/7: 1959-1980
REG/2/8:1980-1987
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.
Accruals
System of arrangement
The registers are organised chronologically. Within each register students are listed alphabetically by surname.
General Information
Name of creator
Archival history
The registers were originally maintained by the Secretary and Treasurer. The responsibility for their maintenance passed to the Registrar on the establishment of the office of Registrar in 1943.
Custodial history
Physical Description and Conditions of Use
Conditions governing access
There is restricted access to student registers which are less than 100 years old.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical Description
Finding aids
Related Material
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Photocopies exist for 1881-1919. Microfilm exists in the searchroom for 1881-1933.