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Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1960-1961. Includes correspondence with: the Arts Council of Great Britain, about lectures; James Anderson & Co, about the retirement of Mr Whitaker; correspondence with other Principals of the main 4 Art Colleges in Scotland and Technical Institutes; correspondence with Art Colleges and Departments other than the Scottish 4; the Business Archives Council of Scotland about an exhibition of business archives; Miss Jean Brodie, about Bliss delivering a lecture to the Glasgow Association of University Women; Blackie & Son Ltd, about pamphlets from the Society of Industrial Artists; the BBC, about an exhibition of original drawings for "The Radio Times"; correspondence about the Bellahouston Bequest Fund; correspondence about the carpet for Glasgow Cathedral; correspondence with the Corporation of Glasgow; correspondence with the Council of Industrial Design; correspondence about the Dante Alighieri Society; the Danish Institute about a student visit; Mrs Lucienne Day about being an external assessor; correspondence with the Franco Scottish Society; the Glasgow Institute of Architects, about the new Department of Architecture; Glasgow Civic Art Association, about Exhibitions; Glasgow Buildings Guardian Committee; correspondence about Ghana school of Technology; correspondence with the School Governors; correspondence about Hospitalfield; Sir Hector Hetherington, University of Glasgow, about the BSc in Architecture; the Italian Consul, about the Dante Alighieri Society; correspondence with Jordanhill College of Education; correspondence about an Industrial Design Exhibition; Mr Kay-Larsen, about the Danish Institute; correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners; correspondence with the Lady Artist's Club; the London School of Printing, Bliss asking if he can visit; correspondence about the Leverhulme Research Awards; correspondence about London visits; the Museum of Modern Art, New York, about their Art Nouveau Exhibition; the William Morris Society; McCorquodale Printers, about printing Bliss' Christmas Card for the year; correspondence about a C R Mackintosh Exhibition in 1961; correspondence with 'Mostra Della Moda' about a Mackintosh furniture exhibition in Turin; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; the National Book League, about an exhibition that the Art School will house; Eli Prins, about lecturing at the School; Miss Eliosa Paganelli, about an Italian translation for a passage about Mackintosh; the Pollok House Society of Glasgow; Permits; personal correspondence of Bliss; the Royal Scottish Academy, Joan Eardley, about her acting as the Assessor of the RSA; Rowan & Boden Ltd, about a Design Competition; Lady Rosebery about a Prize she would like to endow; correspondence about the St Mungo Prize; the Scottish National Portrait Gallery about a reproduction of a photograph of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; The Scottish Field magazine, about images of Mackintosh; Mrs Mary Sturrock, about Mackintosh exhibitions; Rafael Squirru, Director of the Museum of Modern Art, Buenos Aires, about his visiting the Art School to deliver a lecture; the Scottish Art Teachers' Association; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence with the School Secretary, Mr Black; correspondence with School Staff; correspondence with current and prospective students; the University of Glasgow, about a Turin Exhibition and the BSc in Architecture; correspondence with the Victoria & Albert Museum; the Wedgwood Museum, about Portland Vases; the Workers' Educational Association, about tutoring Art Classes for the association; Crissie White, about her award of an Embroidery Prize. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/16/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/2: 'Art Colleges, the 4 Scottish', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/3: 'Art Colleges, excluding the 4 Scottish', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/4: Correspondence, 'B', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/5: 'The British Council', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/6: Correspondence, 'C', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/7: 'Council of Industrial Design', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/8: Correspondence, 'D', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/9: Correspondence, 'E', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/10: Correspondence, 'F', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/11: Correspondence, 'G', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/12: 'Ghana', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/13: 'Governors', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/14: Correspondence, 'H', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/15: Correspondence, 'I - J', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/16: 'Industrial Design Exhibition', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/17: Correspondence, 'K', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/18: 'Keppie, Henderson & Partners', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/19: Correspondence, 'L', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/20: 'London Visits', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/21: Correspondence, 'M', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/22: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/23: 'Mackintosh, C R', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/24: 'Mostra Della Moda', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/25: Correspondence, 'N', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/26: Correspondence, 'O', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/27: Correspondence, 'P', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/28: 'Permits', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/29: 'Personal', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/30: Correspondence, 'R', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/31: Correspondence, 'S', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/32: 'Scottish Education Department', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/33: 'Secretary', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/34: 'Staff', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/35: 'Students', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/36: 'Students- prospective', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/37: Correspondence, 'T', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/38: Correspondence, 'U', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/39: Correspondence, 'V', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/40: Correspondence, 'W', 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/16/41: Correspondence, 'Y - Z', 1960-1961

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1961-1962. Includes correspondence with: Sir William F Arbuckle, about Bliss joining an informal Committee of the Scottish Education Department; correspondence with other Principals of the main 4 Art Colleges in Scotland; correspondence with Art Colleges and Departments other than the Scottish 4; correspondence with Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery; the Arts Council of Great Britain; James A Banks, about an account of the Glasgow School of Architecture; the British Red Cross Society, about a poster competition; correspondence about the Bellahouston Bequest; Ralph Brown, about his becoming a visiting lecturer; the British Council about a visit by Mr Fujio Koyama; D L Cochrane, about the teaching of Textile Design at the School; correspondence about the John & Mabel Craig Bequest; the Corporation of Glasgow; the Council for Industrial Design; Dr W Cameron Davidson, about visiting Glasgow School of Art and about his father's house, Windyhill, and its furniture; correspondence about the Dante Alighieri Society; the Danish Institute about a Danish Design Exhibition; Miss Joan Eardley, about the award of a Royal Scottish Academy painting prize; D M Elliot, the Scottish Film Council, about a collection of Art Slides for the Art School; the Factory Inspectorate, about the School Pottery Department; the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths' Exhibit at the British Exhibition, Stockholm, 1962: Diary information; Glasgow Buildings Guardian Committee, about meetings; Glasgow Art Club, about a Fashion Parade; correspondence about a visit by Bliss to Germany, 1962; correspondence about the School of Art & Crafts, Kumasi, Ghana; correspondence with the Governors of the Art School; correspondence about Hospitalfield; House & Garden magazine, about chairs by Glasgow Students for their timber Holiday House at the Ideal Homes Exhibition; the Italian Consul, about a visit to the School by Barone Ferdinando; correspondence with Jordanhill Training College; correspondence about the visit of Mr Fujio Koyama; correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners; correspondence with the Lady Artists' Club; correspondence about the Leverhulme Research Awards; correspondence about a London visit 1962; Alastair Morton, Edinburgh Weavers, about a visit; MacKay and van Zijl, international advertising, about the design for a whisky advertisment; correspondence about Charles Rennie Mackintosh furniture and a brochure; correspondence with 'Mostra Della Moda' about a Mackintosh furniture exhibition in Turin; the National Book League; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; correspondence with the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy; the Scottish Association of Opticians, about a design competition; Miss Agnes Miller Parker, about an exhibition she had at the Art School; Eli Prins about lectures at the Art School; Bliss' personal correspondence; the Royal Scottish Academy about the RSA Award and other matters; Bridget Riley, about her exhibition and a visit to Glasgow; Stockholm School of Arts and Crafts; correspondence about the St Mungo Prize; Maurice de Sausmarez, about his lectures in Glasgow; correspondence about the Scottish Hotel School; correspondence with Mr Schotz; the Secretary of the School; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about a Slide collection for the School; Mr William Soukop; correspondence with School Staff and the Staff Association; correspondence with prospective students; correspondence about Town Planning; the Tree Lovers' Society; the University of Glasgow; the Victoria & Albert Museum. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/17/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/2: 'Art Colleges, the four Scottish', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/3: 'Art Colleges, others', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/4: 'Art Gallery', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/5: 'Arts Council', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/6: Correspondence, 'B', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/7: Correspondence, 'C', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/8: 'Corporation of Glasgow', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/9: 'Council of Industrial Design', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/10: Correspondence, 'D', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/11: 'Danish Institute- Danish Design Exhibition', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/12: Correspondence, 'E', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/13: Correspondence, 'F', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/14: Correspondence, 'G', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/15: 'Germany', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/16: 'Ghana', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/17: 'Governors', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/18: Correspondence, 'H', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/19: Correspondence, 'I - J', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/20: Correspondence, 'K', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/21: 'Keppie, Henderson & Partners', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/22: Correspondence, 'L', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/23: 'London Visit 1962' DIR/12/1/17/24: Correspondence, 'M', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/25: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/26: 'Mackintosh, C R, Brochure', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/27: 'Mostra Della Moda', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/28: Correspondence, 'N', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/29: 'National Book League', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/30: 'Needlework Development Scheme', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/31: Correspondence, 'O', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/32: Correspondence, 'P', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/33: 'Personal', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/34: Correspondence, 'R', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/35: Correspondence, 'S', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/36: 'Schotz, Mr', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/37: 'Secretary', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/38: 'SED' (Scottish Education Department), 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/39: 'Slides', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/40: 'Soukop, Mr Willi', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/41: 'Staff', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/42: 'Staff and Staff Association', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/43: 'Students, prospective', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/44: Correspondence, 'T', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/45: Correspondence, 'U', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/46: Correspondence, 'V', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/47: Correspondence, 'W - X', 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/17/48: Correspondence, 'Y', 1961-1962

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1962-1963. Includes correspondence with: the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, about a decorative scheme for MacBrayne steamers; the Art Foundation, about the admission of students John Byrne and James Rafferty to the Winter School of Experimental Drawing and Painting; correspondence about Architecture and Town Planning; correspondence with other Principals of the main 4 Art Colleges in Scotland; correspondence with Art Colleges and Departments other than the Scottish 4; Kelvingrove Art Gallery; correspondence with the Arts Council; John Byrne, about his trip to italy; the British Council, about scholarships; British Nylon Spinners, about a textile student training scheme; correspondence about the Bellahouston Trust; the Communist Group; the Council for Visual Education, about slide collections; the Corporation of Glasgow; the Council for Industrial Design; Dr W Cameron Davidson, about Mackintosh furniture; the Dante Alighieri Society; the Educational Institute of Scotland; Rev John MacKenzie, about the dedication of a mural by Alasdair Gray; correspondence with Graphis Press; correspondence about Germany- the Director's visit and Exhibitions; correspondence with the Governors of the School; correspondence about Hospitalfield; Jordanhill College of Education; the Instituto Italiano, about Venetian Mosaics; Councillor John D Kelly, about an exhibition in Berlin; correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners; correspondence about the Lillie Art Gallery; the Lord Provost, thanking him for his concern for the School; James Lawrie, about a scheme for art centres in the UK; correspondence about a London Visit, 1963; Sir William Murrie, about the Diploma distribution; the Burgh of Milngavie, about the Lillie Art Gallery; Harry McLean, about lectures he is delivering at the Art School; correspondence with MacBraynes Ltd about a scheme of interior decoration; correspondence about a brochure on Charles Rennie Mackintosh; correspondence with the National Council for Diplomas in Art and Design; correspondence with the National Book League; Eli Prins, on lectures at the Art School; correspondence about Photographic Courses; Bliss' personal correspondence; the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, about re-decoration of the College Hall, Christmas Cards, and other projects; correspondence with the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts; the Royal Scottish Academy, about Scholarships; correspondence with the Society of Industrial Artists; Scottish Film Council, about art slides; Mrs Mary Newbery Sturrock, about a copy of a Mackintosh lamp from the library of the Art School; correspondence with the School Secretary; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about Slides; correspondence with School Staff and about the Staff Conference; correspondence with students and prospective students; the National Union of Townswomen's Guilds, about a conference; correspondence about a proposed course in Town Planning; correspondence with the University of Glasgow; the Victoria & Albert Museum; Woudhuysen Design Group Ltd, about student work-projects; W E G P Wells, about lecturing on the Burrell Collection at the Art School. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/18/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/2: 'Architecture', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/3: 'Art Colleges, the four Scottish', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/4: 'Art Colleges, other', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/5: 'Art Gallery', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/6: 'Arts Council', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/7: Correspondence, 'B', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/8: 'Bellahouston Trust', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/9: Correspondence, 'C', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/10: 'Corporation of Glasgow', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/11: 'Council of Industrial Design', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/12: Correspondence, 'D', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/13: 'The Dante Alighieri Society', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/14: Correspondence, 'E', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/15: Correspondence, 'F', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/16: Correspondence, 'G', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/17: 'Germany- Director's Visit & Exhibitions', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/18: 'Governors', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/19: Correspondence, 'H', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/20: 'Hospitalfield', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/21: Correspondence, 'I - J', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/22: Correspondence, 'K', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/23: 'Keppie, Henderson & Partners', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/24: Correspondence, 'L', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/25: 'London Visit', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/26: Correspondence, 'M', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/27: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/28: 'MacBraynes', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/29: 'Mackintosh, C R', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/30: Correspondence, 'N', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/31: 'National Book League', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/32: Correspondence, 'O', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/33: Correspondence, 'P', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/34: 'Permissions', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/35: 'Personal', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/36: Correspondence, 'R', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/37: Correspondence, 'S', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/38: 'Secretary', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/39: 'SED', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/40: 'Slides', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/41: 'Staff', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/42: 'Staff, continued', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/43: 'Staff Conference (Inter School)', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/44: 'Students', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/45: 'Students- Prospective', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/46: Correspondence, 'T', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/47: Correspondence, 'U', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/48: Correspondence, 'V', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/49: Correspondence, 'W - X', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/50: Correspondence, 'Y', 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/18/51: Correspondence, 'Z', 1962-1963

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1947-1948. Includes correspondence with: The Arts Council of Great Britain about Exhibitions; Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen; The British Council about a visit from Professor Ludwig Baldass; the British School at Rome; Allan Boase, University of Glasgow, about a Chair of Fine Arts at the University; correspondence about the Glasgow School of Art Association; College of Arts and Crafts, Birmingham, about the appointment of a teacher of Embroidery; The BBC about the Scottish Design Competition; The Council of Industrial Design about Exhibitions and their Conference; The Corporation of Glasgow, about the potato harvest; Minutes of the Conference of Representatives from the Central (Art) Institutions, 05 Mar 1948; Miss Joan Eardley about an Exhibition; Glasgow Art Gallery & Museums; correspondence about Hospitalfield; Arthur Guiness & Co ltd, about sending the School booklets; correspondence about the Book Binding Room, formerly the Animal Room, in the Art School; The Edinburgh College of Art about staffing salaries; correspondence with Central (Art) Institutions, Gray's School of Art Aberdeen, Dundee College of Art, and Edinburgh College of Art; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; McCorquodale Co Ltd Printers about the Art School prospectus; Hornsey School of Art about an Exhibition; New Zealand Government Offices about a place for a student they have awarded a bursary; Nikolaus Pevsner, Penguin Books, about architectural plans of the School building; The Royal Scottish Academy of Music, about a proposed Drama School; The Saltire Society about a Housing Design Competition; correspondence with the Scottish Woollen Technical College; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; article on 'Lennox Paterson's Wood-Engravings' by D P Bliss; Basil Spence about a talk at the Art School; correspondence with the Glasgow Tree Lovers' Society; Sheffield College of Art about a Silversmithing Exhibition. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/3/1: Correspondence, A-L, 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/3/2: 'Appointments to Teaching Staff', 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/3/3: 'Central Art Institutions', 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/3/4: 'Commandos' Scottish Appeal', 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/3/5: Correspondence, M-Z, 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/3/6: 'Models' Wages', 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/3/7: 'Pottery Kiln', 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/3/8: 'Silversmithing Exhibition', 1948

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1951. Includes correspondence and papers: Herbert D Adams about selling box-wood to the Art School; a review of ARK, a student magazine; the Arts Council of Great Britain, including a programme of 'fixtures', Dec 1951; correspondence with Principals of other Art Schools in Scotland: Dundee, Edinburgh, Aberdeen; corresponence about the British Electricity Association Posters; Sam Black, the National Committee for the Training of Teachers, about teaching in the School; information about the James Brough Memorial Prize, 1950-51; the British School at Rome about Scholarships; correspondence about a competition to design a curtain for the Cosmo Cinema; correspondence with the Council of Industrial Design, Scottish Committee about various matters including the Register of Designers for Scotland; correspondence with the Danish Society about a Scholarship; correspondence with the Edinburgh College of Art; correspondence about the Festival of Britain; the Folio Society ltd about the illustrating of a rediscovered Thomas Jefferson Hogg novel; Georgia Institute of Technology about a visit to study Mackintosh; correspondence with the Governors of the School; correspondence about the Hospitalfield Trust; Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, about a Trade Mark competition; Miss Margie Johnstone, asking advice about becoming a dress designer, includes illustrations; correspondence with Liberty & Co Ltd, about an exhibition of Furniture designed and made by students; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; Charles Paine about a visit to the School and personal matters; document: 'The Scope and Standard of Work Expected by a Student at Diploma Level who is Specialising in Pottery at the Glasgow School of Art'; Permits for the use of School premises; private correspondence of Bliss; correspondence and papers about an Exhibition courtesy of the Rayon Industry Design Centre; correspondence with the Royal College of Art, Kensington; personal receipts of Bliss; correspondence and papers about the Harold W Sanderson Art in Industry Fund; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence with the SRC; correspondence with Staff; Glasgow Tree Lovers Society; Victoria & Albert Museum, pamphlet of 'Material Available for Loan to Art Schools...'; Walter Wilkinson, inviting him to the Art School to perform a Puppet Show. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/7/1: Directions on 'Filing Letters for the Director', Dec 1951 DIR/12/1/7/2: Correspondence, 'A', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/3: 'Art School Principals', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/4: Correspondence, 'B', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/5: Correspondence, 'C', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/6: Correspondence, 'D', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/7: Correspondence, 'E', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/8: Correspondence, 'F', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/9: Correspondence, 'G', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/10: 'Governors', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/11: Correspondence, 'H', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/12: Correspondence, 'I', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/13: Correspondence, 'J', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/14: Correspondence, 'K', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/15: Correspondence, 'L', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/16: 'Library', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/17: Correspondence, 'M', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/18: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/19: Correspondence, 'N', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/20: Correspondence, 'O', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/21: Correspondence, 'P', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/22: 'Permits', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/23: 'Private Correspondence', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/24: Correspondence, 'R', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/25: 'Receipts- Personal', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/26: Correspondence, 'S', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/27: 'SRC Correspondence', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/28: 'Staff', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/29: Correspondence, 'T', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/30: Correspondence, 'V', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/31: Correspondence, 'W', 1951 DIR/12/1/7/32: Correspondence, 'Y & Z', 1951

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1956. Includes correspondence with: the Associated Examining Board; correspondence with the Arts Council of Great Britain; correspondence with other Principals of Art Schools in Scotland and staff; Sam Black, Jordanhill Training College, about an Honours Art qualification; Edward Bawden about a recommendation for a position at the Art School; Freeman Bass, about the formation of a William Morris Society; G K Beaulah, about the Glasgow School of Art Coat of Arms; Duncan R Currie, a report of his travels in Scandinavian countries; Emilio Coia, about a Glasgow Art Ball; correspondence with the Corporation of Glasgow; correspondence with The Cotton Board; the Dante Alighieri Society; correspondence with the Design Research Unit; correspondence about the Diploma Show; the Educational Institute of Scotland, Central Art Committee, about the Art Section and the qualifications of teachers; Miss Kathleen Forrest, about her travels in Italy and Spain; correspondence with the Glasgow Institute of Architects; correspondence with the Governors of the School; Elizabeth P Hamilton, about her travels in Holland; James S Hooper about his travels in Italy; correspondence about the Hospitalfield Trust; correspondence with Anthony Hunt; Miss Jean Irwin, about the lectures she delivered to 3rd year students; correspondence about Leverhulme Research Awards; Mitchells, Johnston & Co, about the Bellahouston Bequest Fund; Miss Elizabeth B Mitchell, from the Town and Country Planning Association, about the projected Stow College building; Letter to the Occupier of the House, Southpark Avenue, asking if the house owner would let a student into the house to view some of their Mackintosh furniture; Isabel Macintosh, about an article on Cosimo Rosselli written by Bliss for Scottish Art Review; Mrs McKenzie-Anderson, the Tree Lovers Society; correspondence with George Middlemass, the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; correspondence with Pei Tze-Sheng, the Exhibition Delegation of the People's Republic of China, about a display at Wylie & Lochhead Ltd; Nikolaus Pevsner, about a Mackintosh Tea Room; Permits for the use of School property; private correspondence; the Scottish Union of Students, about a proposed Soviet student delegation; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; Hugh Scrutton about his visit to Glasgow; correspondence with the SRC; correspondence with School Staff; the National Association for the prevention of Tuberculosis, about a poster competition; correspondence with the Victoria & Albert Museum; William Young about a bronze figurine a student was casting fo him. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/12/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/2: 'Arts Council of Great Britain', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/3: 'Art School Principals', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/4: Correspondence, 'B', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/5: Correspondence, 'C', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/6: 'Corporation of Glasgow', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/7: 'Cotton, The Board', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/8: Correspondence, 'D', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/9: 'Dante Alighieri Society', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/10: 'Design Research Unit', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/11: 'Diploma Show', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/12: Correspondence, 'E', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/13: Correspondence, 'F', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/14: Correspondence, 'G', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/15: 'Glasgow Institute of Architects', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/16: 'Governors', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/17: Correspondence, 'H', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/18: 'Hospitalfield Trust', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/19: 'Hunt, Anthony', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/20: Correspondence, 'I - J', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/21: Correspondence, 'K', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/22: Correspondence, 'L', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/23: Correspondence, 'M', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/24: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/25: 'Middlemas, George', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/26: Correspondence, 'N', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/27: Correspondence, 'O', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/28: Correspondence, 'P - Q', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/29: 'Permits', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/30: 'Private correspondence', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/31: Correspondence, 'R', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/32: Correspondence, 'S', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/33: 'Scottish Education Department', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/34: 'Scrutton, Hugh', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/35: 'SRC', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/36: 'Staff', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/37: Correspondence, 'T', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/38: 'Victoria & Albert Museum', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/39: Correspondence, 'W - X', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/40: Correspondence, 'Y', 1956 DIR/12/1/12/41: Correspondence, 'Z', 1956

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1946-Jan 1947. Includes correspondence with: Miss Emily Agombar, Bliss offering her a position at the School; The British Institute for Adult Education, about "The Artist at Work" Exhibition; The National Gallery of Scotland about Mackintosh Furniture; James Cowie, about student placements at Hospitalfield; Stanley Cursiter, about a portrait of Mackintosh; Principal of Hull College of Arts & Crafts about the duties of a Librarian; Keith Henderson, about an exhibition of illustrated books; The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, about the Corporation of Glasgow having purchased one of Bliss' works; R Kirkland Jamieson, St Martin's School of Art, Bliss discussing his opinons of Art students in Glasgow; The Rt Hon Thomas Johnston, about the Glasgow Diploma not being recognised for teaching purposes in England and the teaching of Embroidery; correspondence about passes for students for a Christmas Carnival; Robert Lyon and others about the visit of puppet expert Walter Wilkinson; correspondence with Mr Miller of the Dunedin Society; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about C R Mackintosh watercolours; The Glasgow Careers Council, about research for a handbook "Careers for Boys and Girls"; Hamish Maclehose, Messrs Robert Maclehose & Co Ltd Printers, about printing jobs for the Art School; list of people who may be willing to donate furniture etc to the Mackintosh Room at the School; circular letter from D P Bliss about the School's aim of building a C R Mackintosh display in the School for visitors; J P McCrum about his taking up a position at the Art School; G S Sandilands, about the Hospitalfield School of Art at Arbroath; report: 'Proposals for collaboration between Stow College of Printing and the Glasgow School of Art' by E G Powell; list of 'Immediate Objectives' of D P Bliss; list of teaching staff; Professor Randolph Schwabe, about finding a staff member for Drawing and Painting; R R Tomlinson, Bliss asking for his help in finding a Head of Design and Crafts for the School and giving his opinions on the department currently; The National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, about an Art Scheme they want to start for patients; Miss Melisande M Woodside, about the Diploma at the Art School and how it differs from an English Art degree. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/1/1: Correspondence, A-L, 1946-1947 (1 folder) DIR/12/1/1/2: Correspondence, M-Z, 1946-1947 (1 folder)

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1948. Includes correspondence with: The Arts Council of Great Britain, about a memorial exhibition of James Pryde and collecting material for a C R Mackintosh Exhibition; 'Art and Industry' magazine about an industrial design competition; The Scottish Council (Development and Industry) about the Scottish Industries Exhibition; John Brown & Co Ltd, Engineers and Shipbuilders, about a student visit to the liner 'Caronia'; The British Council about a visit by Mr Utam Singh; Report by Mr Edward Bawden on Design and Crafts and Commercial Art Diploma Adjudications, Jun 1948; John F Carson, about the Bellahouston Bequest; correspondence about the Council of Industrial Design Conference, "Desginer to User"; William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, about a programme of training for Warehouse Apprentices; tickets to the Distribution of Diplomas; correspondence with other Art Colleges: Edinburgh College of Art, Dundee College of Art and Gray's, Aberdeen; Elspeth A Dickson, about donating her late sister's art materials to the School; correspondence about acquiring Bookbinding materials for the School; Ministry of Education Reports on the National Short Course for Teachers, 'Architectural Education' and Examinations in Art, 1948; correspondence about Hospitalfield; Report on the work of students at Hospitalfield 1948; Keppie & Henderson about the selection of teachers; Memorandum on the Teaching of Fine Art; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; Stockport School of Art about a new kiln; School Permits for the use of School premises; Nikolaus Pevsner about a Mackintosh book; The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, Architectural Prizes and Studentships, 1947/48; correspondence with the Royal Scottish Academy; Robert A Stewart, Interim Report; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; list of prospective dances and functions of the SRC 1948-49; correspondence with the Anti-Vivisection Society; circular to staff about a revised scale of salaries; the Saltire Society about Bliss delivering a lecture; list of awards for Competitions for Woven Fabrics, Knitted Fabrics, Yarns and Designs for Printed Fabrics, 1948, The Textile Institute. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/4/1: Correspondence, A-L, 1948 DIR/12/1/4/2: Correspondence, M-Z, 1948

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1949. Includes correspondence with: Edinburgh College of Art about a meeting in Perth; Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen; Dundee College of Art about matters such as salary scales; the Corporation of Glasgow about lectures; The Arts Council of Great Britain about the Exhibition 'Art for All'; Bliss' personal correspondence; British School at Rome, about the Rome Scholarship; Rev James Chisholm, about a Foundation which has been set up to encourage craftsmanship; Glasgow Careers Council about a visit to the School; Creamola Food Products about a working model of their logo; the Council of Industrial Design about an Exhibition in Chicago; the Cosmo cinema, about the film 'la Belle et la Bete'; Mrs Davidson and Mr Duncan about a Flat Bed press; Danish Royal Academy of Fine Art about a student placement; Daily Mail, Ideal Homes Exhibition; Joan Eardley correspondence; correspondence with the Governors; correspondence with Glasgow University Settlement; correspondence about the Glasgow University Centenary Medal; proposed itinerary of Margaret D Gillan under the Travelling Scholarships; correspondence about Hospitalfield; Dr Honeyman, Glasgow Art Galleries; correspondence about the Lady Artists' Club; Conrad McKenna about his travel experiences; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; the National Committee for the Training of Teachers; the Polish Council; Nikolaus Pevsner about a visit to the School; correspondence about a Pre-Raphaelite Lecture; Royal Society of British Artists; some Reports from Assessors, 1949; correspondence about the St Mungo Prize; Miss Rose Carleton Smyth about gifts to the School in memory of her sisters, Dorothy and Olive; correspondence about a Sculpture Exhibition; correspondence with the SRC; correspondence about the Staff Association; correspondence with Benno Schotz; correspondence with the Tree Lovers' Society; D C Thomson and Co, about a vacancy in their firm; correspondence with the Victoria and Albert Museum. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/5/1: Index of Correspondence for the year 1949 DIR/12/1/5/2: Correspondence, 'A', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/3: Correspondence, 'B', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/4: 'Bateman', 1949-1954 DIR/12/1/5/5: Correspondence, 'C', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/6: Correspondence, 'D', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/7: Correspondence, 'E', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/8: 'Eardley Correspondence', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/9: Correspondence, 'F', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/10: Correspondence, 'G', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/11: Correspondence, 'H', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/12: Correspondence, 'I', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/13: Correspondence, 'J', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/14: Correspondence, 'K', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/15: Correspondence, 'L', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/16: Correspondence, 'M', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/17: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/18: Correspondence, 'N', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/19: Correspondence, 'O', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/20: Correspondence, 'P', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/21: Correspondence, 'R', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/22: Correspondence, 'S', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/23: Correspondence, 'T', 1949 DIR/12/1/5/24: Correspondence, 'U-Y', 1949

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1950. Including correspondence with: the Arts Council of Great Britain about meetings; William Armour, about salary scales for teachers; correspondence with Principals of other Art Schools: Dundee, Edinburgh and Aberdeen; Rev James Brown, about his collection of Art books; the British School at Rome about the Rome Scholarship Exhibition; James Bateman about his position at the Art School, and personal matters; the Council of Industrial Design, Scottish Committee; Fyffe Christie, informing them that they won the Newbery Medal; Sylvia Chalmers, about her Post-Diploma Year; Report on Design in the School; Elder Film Productions Ltd, about making a film of the work of the students; the Corporation of Glasgow, about the potato harvest; correspondence with the Governors of the Art School; correspondence about Hospitalfield and minutes of Trust meetings; W O Hutchison about School matters; Inverness Arts Society about Bliss delivering a lecture for them; correspondence about 'Lettering'; the Lord Provost of Glasgow about a commission; correspondence about the Library; Mrs Masterton, Bliss thanking her for her excellent service to the School as teacher of Bookbinding; Conrad McKenna, about his travels in Rome; William J Macaulay, Glasgow Art Gallery & Museums, about a loan of embroidered items to the Art School; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; the National Committee for the Training of Teachers; correspondence with the Office of the High Commissioner for Pakistan in the UK, Bliss providing information about the Art School; Nikolaus Pevsner about his Mackintosh book; correspondence with the Publicity Club of Glasgow; personal correspondence of D P Bliss; the Royal College of Art, with references for students; the Rayon Industry Design Centre, about an Exhibition; the Royal Society of Arts about a Competition on Industrial Design; correspondence with the Student Representative Council; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence with the Victoria & Albert Museum; Dr G Lithgow Wilson, about a gift to the School of his uncle's art materials. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/6/1: Index of Correspondence for the year 1950 DIR/12/1/6/2: Correspondence, 'A', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/3: 'Art Schools, Principals', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/4: Correspondence, 'B', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/5: Correspondence, 'C', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/6: Correspondence, 'D', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/7: Correspondence, 'E', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/8: Correspondence, 'F', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/9: Correspondence, 'G', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/10: 'Governors Correspondence', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/11: Correspondence, 'H', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/12: Correspondence, 'I', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/13: Correspondence, 'J', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/14: Correspondence, 'K', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/15: Correspondence, 'L', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/16: 'Library', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/17: Correspondence, 'M', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/18: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/19: Correspondence, 'N', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/20: Correspondence, 'O', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/21: Correspondence, 'P', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/22: 'Personal Correspondence', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/23: Correspondence, 'R', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/24: Correspondence, 'S', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/25: Correspondence, 'T', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/26: Correspondence, 'V', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/27: Correspondence, 'W', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/28: Correspondence, 'Y', 1950 DIR/12/1/6/29: Correspondence, 'Z', 1950

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1953. Includes correspondence with: the Amalgamated Union of Building Trade, about classes for training apprentice granite workers; the Arts Council of Great Britain; correspondence with other Principals of Art Schools in Scotland: Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh; Edward Bawden, about Christmas cards and other matters; John Betjeman, about a visit to the School; correspondence about an Exhibition of Christmas cards; The Corporation of Glasgow, about the Ingram Street Tea Rooms by Mackintosh; correspondence with the Danish Society about a student visit to Denmark; The Glasgow Institute of Architects about an Exhibition of Prize Drawings; correspondence with the Governors of the Art School; Earl Haig, about a visit from Victor Pasmore; Dr T J Honeyman, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, about David Dale's House; correspondence about Hospitalfield; The Lady Artists Club; The Lord Lyon King of Arms, about the lack of knowledge of Heraldry in the Art School; Report on the Brayshaw Gas Pottery Kiln, by Arnold Machin; Arnold Machin, about appointments at the Art School and other matters; correspondence with the Medici Society; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; Victor Pasmore, about a visit to the School; Miss Joyce Peterkin, Bliss congratulating her on her Fashion Show; Nikolaus Pevsner, about various School and personal matters; Permits; Private correspondence; Professor Talbot Rice, about visiting to lecture at the School; correspondence with the Royal College of Art, South Kensington; the Saltire Society; the Scottish Education Department; the Scottish Milk Records Association; Mary Sturrock, about the death of her husband; correspondence with the Student Representative Council; correspondence with School Staff; the Tree Lovers' Society; United Turkey Red, about a vacancy in their Design Room; Victoria & Albert Museum. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/9/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/2: 'Art School Principals', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/3: Correspondence, 'B', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/4: Correspondence, 'C', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/5: Correspondence, 'D', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/6: Correspondence, 'E', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/7: Correspondence, 'F', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/8: Correspondence, 'G', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/9: 'Governors', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/10: Correspondence, 'H', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/11: Correspondence, 'I', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/12: Correspondence, 'J', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/13: Correspondence, 'K', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/14: Correspondence, 'L', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/15: Correspondence, 'M', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/16: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/17: Correspondence, 'N', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/18: Correspondence, 'O', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/19: Correspondence, 'P', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/20: 'Permits', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/21: 'Private Letters', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/22: Correspondence, 'Q', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/23: Correspondence, 'R', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/24: Correspondence, 'S', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/25: 'SRC- Student Representative Council', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/26: 'Staff', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/27: Correspondence, 'T', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/28: Correspondence, 'U & V', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/29: Correspondence, 'W', 1953 DIR/12/1/9/30: Correspondence, 'Y', 1953

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1954. Includes correspondence with: the Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers of Great Britain and Ireland, about classes for apprentices; the Arts Council of Breat Britain, about various matters such as Exhibitions; correspondence with Glasgow Art Club; correspondence with other Principals of Art Schools in Scotland: Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh; Edward Bawden about a visit to Glasgow; the British Council; the British Rubber Development Board, about weekend course on Latex Foam for Teachers; Miss Agnes Brown, a report of her travels; the Council of Industrial Design; Sylvia Chalmers, about Brass Rubbings; the Corporation of Glasgow, about the display of young Artists' work; correspondence regarding the Head of the Drawing & Painting Department; the Danish Institute about an Exhibition; the Furniture Development Council, about educational facilities in the furniture industry; correspondence with the Glasgow Art Club; Glasgow Art Gallery & Museums about matters such as lectures and a display of Art Films at the School; correspondence with the Glasgow School of Art Association; Miss Fiona Gordon, Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show, Bliss congratulating her on a successful show; correspondence with the Governors of the School; correspondence about Hospitalfield; House & Garden, publication, about an article written by Bliss; correspondence with the Italian Institute about an Exhibition; Leeds College of Art, about them lending prints to Glasgow; The Lord Lion King of Arms, about a Registered Coat of Arms for the Art School; Norman Mack, report of his Travelling Scholarship; The Monotype Corporation, about the design of their 1955 calendar; R D Macleod, the Library Review, about Morris' visit to Glasgow in 1889 and other matters; C A Oakley, about a cover for the Students' Song Book; The Pottery (Health and Welfare) Special Regulations 1950; Permits; private correspondence; correspondence about the awarding of the Robert Hart Bursaries; The Royal Scottish Museum about the disbanding of their cast collection; the Royal Technical College, about various School matters; correspondence about requests for Bliss to speak during a Russian visit; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; Stow College of Printing, about the production of a book; correspondence with the SRC; correspondence with School Staff; the Town and Country Planning Association, about a meeting; Wedgewood, about an Exhibition at the Art School. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/10/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/2: 'Art Club Letters'- 1954-1955. File of letters exchanged with the Club Secretary and circular letters to members. This folder is also arranged by alphabetical dividers within. DIR/12/1/10/3: 'Art School Principals', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/4: Correspondence, 'B', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/5: Correspondence, 'C', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/6: Correspondence, 'D', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/7: Correspondence, 'E', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/8: Correspondence, 'F', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/9: Correspondence, 'G', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/10: 'Governors', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/11: Correspondence, 'H', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/12: Correspondence, 'I', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/13: Correspondence, 'J', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/14: Correspondence, 'K', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/15: Correspondence, 'L', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/16: Correspondence, 'M', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/17: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/18: Correspondence, 'N', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/19: Correspondence, 'O', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/20: Correspondence, 'P', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/21: 'Permits', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/22: 'Private Correspondence', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/23: Correspondence, 'R', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/24: Correspondence, 'S', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/25: 'SRC', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/26: 'Staff', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/27: Correspondence, 'T', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/28: Correspondence, 'U & V', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/29: Correspondence, 'W', 1954 DIR/12/1/10/30: Correspondence, 'Y', 1954

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1955. Includes correspondence with: the Advertising Review, about student subscriptions; the Arts Council of Great Britain; correspondence with other Principals of Art Schools in Scotland: Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh; Frank Burnet, about nominations for the St Mungo Prize; the British Rubber Development Board, about a Latex Foam in Furniture travelling display; E S Broadbent, about Ingram Street tea rooms; Det Danske Selskab, about a student visit to Denmark; correspondence with the Dante Alighieri Society; Joan Eardley, about her election as an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy; the Glasgow Herald, about Exhibitions and other matters; the Glasgow Institute of Architects, about RIBA Prize drawings; Glasgow Museums, about lectures and other matters; the Glasgow School of Art Association; Glasgow University Fine Art Society; correspondence with the Governors of the School; Hector Hetherington, University of Glasgow, about Leverhulme bursaries; correspondence with the Health Department for Scotland; correspondence about the Hospitalfield Trust; Imperial Chemical Industries, about supplies; Council of Industrial Design; Liberty & Co London, about an Exhibition of student Lithographs; correspondence about Leverhulme Scholarships; Mitchells, Johnston & Co, about the Bellahouston Bequest Fund; Eric Newton about his lecture at the Art School; the National Industrial Fuel Efficiency Service, Report of an inspection of the Art School; the Polish Cultural Institute, about an Exhibition of Polish Film Posters at the School; Permits; private correspondence; correspondence with the Royal College of Art; correspondence with the Glasgow Royal Institute of the Fine Arts; Miss Anne MacDonald Scott, about the exhibition of her Dolls in the School; the Scottish Society of Women Artists, about an Exhibition at the Art School; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence with the SRC; correspondence with School Staff; the Victoria & Albert Museum, about an 'open weekend' before a period of closure; the Ministry of Works, about a plaque for a pew donated to Glasgow Catheral by the School. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/11/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/2: 'Arts Council of Great Britain', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/3: 'Art School Principals', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/4: Correspondence, 'B', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/5: Correspondence, 'C', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/6: Correspondence, 'D', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/7: 'Dante Alighieri Society', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/8: Correspondence, 'E', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/9: Correspondence, 'F', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/10: Correspondence, 'G', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/11: 'Governors', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/12: Correspondence, 'H', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/13: 'Health Department for Scotland', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/14: 'Hospitalfield Trust, Patrick Allan Fraser', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/15: Correspondence, 'I', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/16: Correspondence, 'J', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/17: Correspondence, 'K', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/18: Correspondence, 'L', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/19: 'Leverhulme Scholarships in the Fine Arts', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/20: Correspondence, 'M', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/21: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/22: Correspondence, 'N', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/23: Correspondence, 'O', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/24: Correspondence, 'P', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/25: 'Permits', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/26: 'Private', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/27: Correspondence, 'Q', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/28: Correspondence, 'R', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/29: 'Royal, the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/30: Correspondence, 'S', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/31: 'Scottish Education Department', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/32: 'SRC', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/33: 'Staff', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/34: Correspondence, 'T', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/35: Correspondence, 'U - V', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/36: Correspondence, 'W', 1955 DIR/12/1/11/37: Correspondence, 'Y', 1955

Correspondece between Revel and A.E. Haswell Miller, J.D. McGregor, James D. Burgess, George Burnett & H.F. Stockdale. Also, Board of Architectural Eductation Joint Committee minutes for November 3rd, 1930.

Correspondence concerning a Jan Weenix-painting acquired by the GSA.

Letters received by Harry J Barnes. A wide variety of general correspondence, kept chronologically, and in alphabetical order. Correspondence as follows: DIR/13/1/2/1: Personal Correspondence of H J Barnes, 1964-1970 DIR/13/1/2/2: General Correspondence of H J Barnes, 1965-1966 DIR/13/1/2/3: General Correspondence of H J Barnes, c1966-1971 DIR/13/1/2/4: General Correspondence of H J Barnes, c1966-1981 DIR/13/1/2/5: Mixed General Correspondence of H J Barnes, 1964-1976

Harry Barnes' correspondence with and about the Governors of the Glasgow School of Art. Folders as follows: DIR/13/8/2/1: Correspondence regarding Governors, 1964-1971 (1 folder): Includes correspondence about: Membership of the Board of Governors; the Preview of the Glasgow School of Art Diploma Show; arrangements for Governors' meetings; student Prizes and Awards; the election of Governors; lists of Governors; relationships with and visits from bodies and organisations such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA); legislation; correspondence with Councillor John D Kelly; the distribution of Diplomas and the Diploma Presentation day. DIR/13/8/2/2: Correspondence with Mr Robert Begg, Chairman of the Board of Governors, 1974-1976 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers relating to the organisation of a retirement event for Mr Robert Begg, Chairman of the Board of Governors. He served on the Board of Governors between 1970-1975. See GSAA/EPH/10/136 for a poster for the retirement event. Also includes other correspondence relating to the Board of Governors for example correspondence about: meetings; new Governors; representation from the City of Glasgow District Council; Governors' details; notes on other events such as the visit to GSA of HRH Princess Margaret.

Correspondence with contractors about extension works. GOV/5/10/7/1: Correspondence and copy letters between Glasgow School of Art and John Keppie & Henderson, Architects of the extension, about matters such fees, alterations to plans, and the collapse of a wall on Renfrew Street and the necessary repairs, 1926-1930 (29 items) GOV/5/10/7/2: Letter from the Office of Public Works, City Chambers, Glasgow to the School about opening a carriageway at 164 Renfrew Street, 09 Nov 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/7/3: Copy letters and correspondence between Robert Scott & Son, Surveyors, and the Glasgow School of Art about matters such as fees, 1930 (5 items)

1 folder of mixed correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners Architects. Includes correspondence about: Barnes acting as a referee and a small Exhibition of the work of the School Architects; the news of Mr Kelly's death; Peter Womersley about the School extension; storage problems Keppie, Henderson & Partners are experiencing and Mackintosh Exhibition Screens; the Department of Architecture; obtaining and using various pieces of Mackintosh interiors such as Ingram Street Tea Rooms and parts of Daly's; Departmental approval of Phase 2; minutes of meetings with Keppie, Henderson & Partners about the Phase II Extension, and the Mackintosh Room, 1968.

Harry Barnes' minutes, papers and correspondence relating to the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). Papers are largely minutes, agendas and papers from meetings of the CNAA Council. Files include some other records such as Working Party papers and those about CNAA visits. CNAA meeting papers include: agendas; minutes of the previous Council meeting; information about members of the Council; Committee membership; correspondence about meetings; minutes and reports from Council sub-committees, e.g. the General Committee, the Honorary degrees Committee, and the Committees for Art and Design, Arts and Social Studies, Science and Technology, and Education; information about the constitution of the Council's Committees; reports of Council Working Parties e.g. Working Party to discuss Professional Training; reports of CNAA visits to various venues and Colleges; timetables for renewal of approval for courses; information and discussion papers about topics such as External Examining, criteria for approval of courses, TV broadcasting, regulations and conditions for courses, student enrolments, regional differences between Scotland and England, and diversification in Colleges of Education. Folders as follows: DIR/13/3/2/1: Folder labelled 'CNAA Working Party of Principals', 1973 (1 folder) Minutes and papers of a joint Working Party of Art School Principals from Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow on Art Courses and Qualifications. The Working Party discussed course and degree-related topics and submissions to the CNAA. Includes information on School of Art courses, for example Painting, Embroidery, and Product Design; correspondence about course structure; course proposals; and correspondence among the four main Scottish Art Schools. DIR/13/3/2/2: Folder labelled 'CNAA, Individual Section & Department Proposals', 1974 (1 folder) Includes: Correspondence with the Central (Art) Institutions (Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow) about their Working Party on Art Courses and Qualifications; documents about examination arrangements in the colleges, joint proposals for degree awards, and joint course proposals; reports of the Working Party; documents and correspondence about the amalgamation of CNAA and NCDAD. DIR/13/3/2/3: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 05 Nov 1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/4: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Committee for Art and Design, 04 Jul 1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/5: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 18 Feb 1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/6: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Committee for Art and Design, 02 May 1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/7: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 20 May 1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/8: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 22 Jul 1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/9: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 04 Nov 1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/10: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 17 Feb 1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/11: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 25 May 1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/12: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 20 Jul 1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/13: Agenda, minutes and papers for meetings of the CNAA Council: 21 Oct 1976, 02 Nov 1976, and 15 Feb 1977 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/14: Folder labelled 'Partnership in Validation', 1976-1977 (1 folder) Includes: document 'Council of Academic Awards, Partnership in Validation: a summary of the comments received on the Council's discussion paper dated July 1975 and issued in September 1975'; and correspondence and papers about a CNAA visit to the Glasgow School of Art 29-30 Jan 1976. DIR/13/3/2/15: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 24 May 1977 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/16: Agenda, minutes and papers for meetings of the CNAA Council, 19 Jul 1977 and 29 Nov 1977 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/17: Agenda, minutes and papers for meetings of the CNAA Council, 02 May 1978, and 25 Jul 1978 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/18: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 05 Dec 1978 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/19: Papers of a CNAA visit to Oxford Polytechnic, 12 May 1978 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/20: Papers of a CNAA visit to South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education, 17 Nov 1978 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/21: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Committee for Art and Design, 15 Jan 1979 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/22: Agenda, minutes and papers for meeting of the CNAA Council, 27 Feb 1979 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/23: Assortment of papers for CNAA meetings of Council and its Committees, 1979 (1 folder) DIR/13/3/2/24: Papers regarding the Revalidation of Glasgow School of Art Courses, 1979 (1 folder) Includes: correspondence with the CNAA about Revalidation; draft copies of Glasgow School of Art course documentation; document 'Operation of the Courses Since Approval by CNAA: Some General Observations by the Director'; circulars to an 'Ad Hoc Committee on CNAA Degrees in Art & Design'; suggested plans for 'Revalidation Papers'; Staff Committee papers, Department of Planning; 'Proposal to Modify the Existing Course Structure for Both the Degree Courses in Art and Design'; Revalidation proposals, 'II Fine Art'; 'Glasgow School of Art: 1979 Review of Art and Design Courses, Part III: Proposals for Revalidation of BA and BA (Hons) in Design'. DIR/13/3/2/25: Assortment of papers and correspondence relating to arrangements for CNAA meetings and events, 1974-1978 (1 folder) Includes: Correspondence between Barnes and the CNAA regarding arrangements for attending meetings; correspondence about CNAA matters such as Degree/Honours Degree differentiation; invitations to Council dinners; correspondence about Barnes continuing as a member of the Council; information about the Renewal of Approval of a Course of Study; photocopy of news clipping related to Art Teachers and Unions; arrangements for CNAA visits; correspondence about awards ceremonies; circular about the 'Procedures involved in the conferment of the Council's Awards'; CNAA newsletter CNAA Commentary, No 3, Nov 1974.

Plus loose pages in separate folder.

A mixture of handwritten and typed inventories and estimates of equipment of Departments within the School including: Printed Textiles; Architecture; Puppetry Department; Lettering Department; Metalwork Department etc.

Folder of papers regarding Design & Crafts and the arrangement of courses. Includes: Notices for accompanying displays of student work; Pottery Department's 'Rules for the Guidance of all Students'; records of department staff and student numbers; report on importance of drawing from natural sources; report on leaking roof in room 6; itinerary for Seminar on Industrial Design Teaching; correspondence regarding Glasgow School of Art-related work with Vehicle Ferry Vessels.

Barnes' papers relating to the assessment and adjudication of Diplomas. Mostly contains papers relating to Assessors and the arrangements for Assessing and Adjudication of Diplomas. Folders as follows: DIR/13/5/2/1: Papers regarding Adjudication for Diplomas, 1964-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Report on the Adjudication for Diplomas 1966, Sculpture, Mr David McFall; Report on the Adjudication for Diplomas 1965, Drawing & Painting, Mr Leonard Rosoman; Report on the Adjudication for Diplomas, 1965, Design & Crafts and Graphic Design, Mr Humphrey Spender; Report on Adjudication for Diplomas 1965, Design & Crafts and Graphic Design, Mr F H K Henrion; Adjudication for Diplomas 1964, Drawing & Painting, Mr Leonard Rosoman; Diploma Examination Papers, session 1964-1965, Assessors' Copies. DIR/13/5/2/2: Folder labelled 'Assessors', 1966-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Timetable for Diploma Adjudicators, 1968; correspondence about arrangements for assessors visits; names and addresses of External Assessors for Diploma Adjudications; correspondence about Assessors' fees; collection of papers regarding Post-Diploma awards, 1968, including suggested names and Assessors Reports for Drawing & Painting, Design and Crafts, Graphic Design, and Sculpture, and provisional list of prizes and scholarships; further Assessors Reports for: Graphic Design, Drawing & Painting, Sculpture, Design & Crafts, and Graphic Design. DIR/13/5/2/3: Papers regarding Assessors, 1968-1975 (1 folder): Includes: List of Assessors, 1975; correspondence and papers about arrangements for Assessors; papers about Associateship Projects in Stained Glass and Murals; timetables for Diploma Adjudications; correspondence about nominations for Assessors; Information for Assessors appointed to adjudicate Diploma Work; lists of Assessors for other Colleges of Art in Scotland; memo about Diploma Marking.

Barnes' papers relating to the Diploma Courses and the National Council for Diplomas in Art and Design. Folders as follows: DIR/13/5/1/1: Papers relating to the Diploma Course, 1962-1963 (1 folder): Includes: Circular from the Scottish Education Department (SED): 'Advanced Courses in Art'; application for the recognition of the Diploma of Art of the Glasgow School of Art, 1963; copy of 'Statutory Instrument No 896, The Training of Teachers (Scotland) (Amendment No 10)'; memo from the SED about 'the Award of Associateships, Diplomas and Certificates by Central Institutions'; handwritten notes about the Diploma at the Glasgow School of Art. DIR/13/5/1/2: Folder labelled 'National Council for Diplomas in Art and Design', 1964-1967 (1 folder): Includes: National Council for Diplomas in Art and Design memo about 'Post-Diploma Studies Recognised by the Council as from Sep 1967'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about Diploma Courses in Art; National Council memorandum: 'Notes for Guidance in the conduct of examinations and assessments for Dip AD Jun-Jul 1966'; pamphlet memorandum from the National Council: 'Arrangements for Examinations and the Appointment of External Assessors for the Diploma in Art and Design'; summary of the teaching of History of Art in British Universities; National Council, Dip AD Results, Jun 1966; correspondence with the National Council about statistics, meetings and developments in England; 'Post-Diploma Studies in Art and Design, Third Report of the National Advisory Council on Art Education, 1964'; National Council, lists of approved Diploma Courses.

File of Diploma meeting papers, detailing diplomas and awards given, notes, agenda and arrangements for events.

Barnes' papers relating to the organisation of the Diploma Exhibition/Show and preview nights as well as the Presentations of Diplomas. Folders as follows: DIR/13/5/3/1: Papers regarding Diploma Presentations and Exhibitions, 1957-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Invites from the Director to the private view of the Diploma Exhibition; note of arrangements for Diploma Exhibitions; correspondence about attendance at the Diploma Exhibition and previews; list of students awarded Diplomas, 1964; agenda for a meeting to discuss the Distribution of Diplomas, 1963; papers regarding arrangements for the Diploma Presentation lunches; notices about Diploma Presentations. DIR/13/5/3/2: Papers regarding Diploma Presentations, 1962-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Invitations for the Presentation of Diplomas, 1965; correspondence with Hugh Adam Crawford thanking him and his wife for agreeing to distribute the Diplomas, 1966; correspondence about the organisation of the Diploma Presentations; Glasgow School of Art Notices on subjects such as Refectory losses, and nominations for Hospitalfield Summer residency; document headed 'Diploma Day' and including appendices from the Art School Report on the Session 1964-1965; Programme for the presentation of Diplomas, 1965; correspondence with Sir James Fergusson, thanking him for being principal guest for the Diploma Ceremony 1965; correspondence with William Gillies, thanking him for agreeing to distribute the Diplomas, 1964; pressclipping from the Glasgow Herald, Oct 1965, about Glasgow School of Art Awards. DIR/13/5/3/3: Papers regarding Diploma Shows, 1965-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Circular to staff about procuring invitations to the private view of the Diploma Show; invitation for the Art Club to the private view of the Diploma Show; notices of arrangements for the Diploma Show; correspondence about the condition of the Art School after the Diploma Show; pressclipping from the Glasgow Herald about the Diploma Show. DIR/13/5/3/4: Papers regarding Diploma Presentations and some Post Diploma Papers, 1966-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with students about Post Diploma awards; Exhibition list for a Post Diploma Exhibiton; correspondence about Post-Diploma travelling scholarships; Provisional List of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1969; Post Diploma statistics; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about students recommended for 5th Year Post Diploma Study; list of Diplomas and Prizes awarded Jun 1968; Diploma Assessment mark sheets (closed until 2045); correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about the Students' Allowance Scheme; information about the Diploma Examination for the Department of Graphic Design, 1969; handwritten list of awards, 1969; student proposals for Post Diploma years; Provisional list of Prizes and Awards, 1968; correspondence about arrangements for the Presentation of Diplomas; correspondence about the opening of the Haldane Building and the Diploma Presentation Ceremony, 1969; Programme for the Presentation of Diplomas, Jun 1968; agenda for a meeting to discuss Diploma Day; invitation for the Presentation of Diplomas, 1968; correspondence with Ian Fleming thanking him for agreeing to present the Diplomas, 1968; Programmes for the Presentation of Diplomas, 1966 and 1967; annotated invitation to the Presentation of Diplomas, 1966; list of Diplomas awarded, 1967; response card for the Presentation of Diplomas 1970; programme for Diploma Assessments, 1969; circular about Diploma Assessments; arrangements for the Diploma Assessment, 1967, afternoon tea in the Mackintosh Room; papers regarding the organisation for the End of Session events, 1967-1968, Diploma Assessment and Exhibition, Charles Rennie Mackintosh Centenary. DIR/13/5/3/5: Papers regarding Diploma Shows and Presentations, 1969-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with staff about funds for the Diploma Show; locations for each department for the Diploma Show, 1970; papers about arrangements for the Diploma Show; correspondence and invitations to the Diploma Show; papers about the Diploma Assessment Lunch, 1969; programme for Diploma Assessments, 1969; invitations for the Distribution of Diplomas; invitation for the Presentation of Diplomas, 1968; papers about arrangements for the Distribution of Diplomas. DIR/13/5/3/6: Papers regarding arrangements for the Special Preview of the Diploma Show, 1972-1973 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and notes. DIR/13/5/3/7: Folder labelled: 'Diploma Presentation', 1972-1974 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and notices about arrangements for Diploma Assessments; plan of platform for Diploma Presentation, 1974; correspondence about arrangements for Diploma Shows and Previews. DIR/13/5/3/8: Folder labelled 'Diploma Presentation', 1972-1974 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about arrangements for the Diploma Presentation Ceremony; Programme for the Presentation of Diplomas, 1973; seating plans for the Presentation Ceremony; lists of students being awarded Diplomas and those receiving Awards and Prizes, 1973; correspondence about arrangements for Diploma Assessments; correspondence inviting people such as Lord Eccles to the Diploma Presentation; papers about the arrangement of a Special Preview of the Diploma Show.

Harry Barnes' working papers and drafts for the 'Director's Report' part of the Glasgow School of Art Annual Report. Papers include notes and drafts of the Director's Report and source materials including notes about: Activities Week, exhibitions, competitions, retirements, Diploma presentations, lists of new members of staff, prize lists, visits to the School, some meeting minutes, student marks, Art School events etc. Folders as follows: DIR/13/2/3/1: Director's Report, 1969-1970 (1 folder) DIR/13/2/3/2: Director's Report, 1971-1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/2/3/3: Director's Report, 1973-1974 (1 folder)

[Folder closed in line with Data Protection] Papers about the Drawing & Painting Department; Including: Notes on requirements for the Diploma Thesis; list of applicants for post of Head of Department of Drawing & Painting;  list of students, with marks, presented for Diploma.

Harry Barnes' papers regarding the teaching of Drawing and Painting at the Glasgow School of Art. Folders as follows: DIR/13/4/5/1: Reports on the teaching of Drawing at the Glasgow School of Art, 1938-1945 (1 folder): Folder of Reports, collected by Barnes, about the teaching of Drawing at the Glasgow School of Art. These reports date to before Barnes was Director and may have been collected to form his ideas on the progression of the teaching of Drawing at the School. Includes: note by W D Bone about the aims of the teaching of Drawing; document 'Test Questions on Drawing'; Note on Drawing for Designers; Hugh A Crawford, 1st Year Drawing timetable, 1945; Glasgow School of Art, Report on Drawing, by Hugh Crawford, handwritten report; letter from Barnes to Sir John Richmond including document: 'General Course, Drawing Syllabus'; note on Drawing for Architects; Report on the Evening Classes, Session 1944-1945, Prepared for the Director by the Supervisor, Evening Classes, Jun 1945; document: 'Suggested duties of Registrar of the Glasgow School of Art (Day and Evening Schools)'; Powell, Report on Drawing; Tom Purvis, report on Drawing; 'Suggestions for an Imporved Standard of Commercial Art Teaching'. DIR/13/4/5/2: Papers relating to the Department of Drawing & Painting, 1970-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about the election of a 'Painting Fellow'; note of a meeting with the Scottish Education Department, 1972; papers relating to a London Visit, Dec 1972, by the Department of Drawing & Painting; information about 'Second year Course as a Complementary Subject', Drawing & Painting; correspondence between Barnes and David A Donaldson, Head of the School of Drawing & Painting, about many departmental issues; draft 'Terms and Conditions for the Appointment of Head of Department of Drawing and Painting'.

1 folder of Harry Barnes' correspondence and papers relating to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. Includes correspondence with staff of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, including the Director, regarding topics such as: Hospitalfield Summer School; Central (Art) Institutions meetings; conferences; Associateship Courses; lectures in Professional Practice; Student Representation; staff changes at Dundee; fees for non-vocational courses; assessments of Silversmithing and Jewellery; Diploma marking sheets; removal expenses for staff; Honours Courses; Entrance Tests; student visits to Dundee, an Exhibition as part of the Festival of Scottish Students' Drama; the Staff Conference of Scottish Schools and Colleges of Art; the Commonwealth Arts Festival; a visit to Dundee by a Mr Tescher, a colour chemist; student references.

DIR/13/13/6: Easter Visits Papers, 1965-1966 (1 folder): 1 folder of Harry Barnes' Papers relating to trips and visits for Art School Students over the Easter Break. Includes: Notice inviting staff to a meeting to discuss the 'Policy Regarding Easter Visits'; handwritten list of students attending the Easter Visit to Easdale; handwritten notes about costs of Easter visits; papers and correspondence about the organisation of elements of trips such as transport and accommodation; correspondence with The National Trust for Scotland about the Art School visiting Balmacara, in the Kyle of Lochalse, for a Balmacara Adventure Camp and other organisational papers; correspondence with Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen, about the Balmacara trip and payment; notice of transport arrangements for Kintail and Balmacara visit; brochure for 'Adventure Camping with the National Trust for Scotland'; provisional programme for a visit of 3rd year Pottery Students to Stoke-on-Trent; correspondence and papers organising the Stoke-on-Trent visit; correspondence with companies and factories arranging visits for while the students are in Stoke-on-Trent including: Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd, 'Midwinter Stylecraft' Pottery, City of Stoke-on-Trent Museum, Portmerion Potteries, the Stoke-on-Trent College of Art, Shelley's Bone China; final programme for the Stoke-on-Trent visit; correspondence about accommodation and travel for the Stoke-on-Trent visit.

1 folder of Harry Barnes' correspondence and papers relating to Edinburgh College of Art. Includes correspondence with staff at Edinburgh College of Art, including the Director, about topics such as: the link between Edinburgh College of Art and Heriot-Watt University; information about applicants; Central (Art) Institutions meetings; Associateship Courses; transfer of students from Scottish DA Courses to Dip AD Courses; Architecture at the Edinburgh College of Art; a Conference at Edinburgh College of Art in conjunction with the Scottish Art Teachers' Association; a visit of students from Stuttgart; Honorary Degrees conferred at Aberdeen; a visit to Edinburgh by Barnes; Commonwealth Arts Festival; staff visit to Edinburgh College of Art to see the Diploma Show; a visit from Mr Tescher; Glasgow School of Art Diploma Presentation. Also includes: newspaper clipping about the appointment of Stanley Wright as Director of Edinburgh College of Art; invitation to an Exhibition of Edinburgh Student work; pressclippings about Edinburgh's Fashion Show; Notice of a Glasgow School of Art staff visit to Edinburgh College of Art to see the Diploma Show; Edinburgh College of Art, Report by Vice-Principal on his Visit to Germany, 1964; a list of Edinburgh College of Art's Teaching Establishment.

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers relating to the Education Department of the Corporation of Glasgow. Includes: correspondence with the Education Department of the Corporation of Glasgow about matters such as: Pre-Diploma Courses in Art, Diploma Marks of some students (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection), remuneration of part time staff, the National Survey of the Health and Development of certain children, born in March 1946; information about a special Art Course in Castle Toward, 1966; table of Entrance Qualifications for entry into Art Courses; booklet by the Education Department about Educational Film Programmes for Secondary School Pupils, Schools Museum Service.

A printed report by the Council for Art & Industry, London: 04 Sep 1935. Also included is an excerpt from the same report.

Harry Barnes' Papers relating to the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS). Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/9/1: Papers relating to the Educational Institute of Scotland, 1964-1965 (1 folder): Includes: Notes for a speech by Judith Hart, MP, at the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) conference on 'The Place of Art in Education Today'; correspondence and papers about the Educational Institute of Glasgow, Art Teachers' Conference, Nov 1965, hosted by the Glasgow School of Art; correspondence with the Educational Institute about the Proposed Honours Diploma Courses; correspondence with the Western District of the EIS about their meeting being held at the Art School; correspondence about Honours Courses for Art Teachers; correspondence and papers about an EIS Conference for teachers of Art to be held at the School of Art, Feb 1965. DIR/13/17/9/2: Papers relating to the Educational Institute of Scotland, 1965-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Copies of Further Education News newsletters of the EIS; copy of a report on 'The Arts in Secondary Schools' by the EIS; correspondence about the proposals for an Honours Diploma course for Art teachers; correspondence about Associateship Courses; pressclippings about Honours Courses for art students; correspondence with the Scottish Art Teachers' Association about the training of Art teachers; list of guests for luncheon at the EIS Art Teachers' Conference, Nov 1965 and a conference programme. DIR/13/17/9/3: Papers relating to the Educational Institute of Scotland, 1972-1979 (1 folder): Includes: Circulars about CNAA Degrees in Art; correspondence about the CNAA BA Degree in Art and Design by substitution or conversion; correspondence about changes in degree courses; correspondence about Representation of Central Institutions on the General Teaching Council; correspondence about teachers' salaries; some notes and minutes of meetings of representatives of the Institute with Principals of the Scottish Art Schools; correspondence with the Scottish Technical Council (SCOTEC) about Diploma and Higher Diploma Courses; SCOTEC prospectus of courses 1976-1977; papers for the 'election of teachers' representatives to the Board of Governors of Craigie College of Education, Hamilton College of Education, Jordanhill College of Education'; correspondence about Art Associateship Students; leaflet: 'A Guide to Teachers' Superannuation in Scotland'.

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers regarding the teaching of Embroidery and Weaving at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: Correspondence with prospective students and those interested in embroidery and weaving; various enquiries about the Embroidery and Weaving Department and courses; correspondence with newly appointed staff of the Embroidery and Weaving Department; correspondence about an Embroidery Exhibition.

Includes correspondence with: Henry Ellis and D M Sutherland, about a possible competition for a Statue symbolic of youth for the exhibition; Sir D Y Cameron and Rev James Taylor, about the decorations of the Church of Scotland Pavilion; Colonel Hugh Spens, about the loan of a portrait of Dr Nathaniel Spens for the Exhibition; Henry Ellis, Basil Spence, and R M Allardyce, about the Mural Decoration for the Education Section of the Exhibition; George A Boswell, Councillor Dollan, Jack A Coia, and Prof T Harold Hughes, about the representation of Architecture at the Empire Exhibition; Captain Graham, General Manager, the Empire Exhibition, about the Exhibition lion; Viscountess Nova, Hutchison asking her to loan one of her Raith Raeburns for the Exhibition.

Includes:

• circular letter of thanks issued to those involved in the organisation of the Empire Exhibition
• ir Steven Bilsland, about the exhibit of the country house and the flats
• Circular letter about the 'Pageant of Empire', written for the Exhibition
• H L Wellington about payment for the Murals painted for the Exhibition
• James Guthrie, about his representation at the Exhibition
• list of 'specimens sent to the Glasgow School of Art', for the Exhibition
• article about the decoration of the Educational Section of the Scottish Pavilion
• Henry Ellis, about what is to be done with the statues made for the Exhibition.

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.

Correspondence regarding the Empire Exhibition. Includes: Scottish Development Council, Empire Exhibition, Scotland, 1938, Meeting of General Committee Agenda, 05 Oct 1936; List of names of gentlemen to be invited to associate their names with the Exhibition by becoming President and Honorary Vice-Presidents; Minutes and lists of members from the Scottish Development Council and the Empire Exhibition Committees (Fine Arts).

Enquiries from prospective students and family members to Harry Barnes about courses and studying at the Glasgow School of Art. NB these papers contain sensitive information about individuals and will be closed for 75 years from the date of the material, in line with Data Protection legislation. Folders contain: Correspondence between prospective students and Harry Barnes asking about recommended courses of study and advice about studying at Art School; enquiries about the content of courses; correspondence organising postgraduate students from overseas; enquiries about entrance qualifications and selection procedures; fee information; some reports on students; visits by prospective students; correspondence about applications to the School; correspondence about Teacher Training; and similar topics. Folders as follows: DIR/13/7/1/1: Folder labelled 'Courses, Enquiries, File 1', 1964-1966 (1 folder) DIR/13/7/1/2: Folder of Enquiries about Courses, 1966-1968 (1 folder) DIR/13/7/1/3: Folder labelled 'Courses, Enquiries, 1969-1970' (1 folder) DIR/13/7/1/4: Folder of Enquiries about Courses, 1971-1973 (1 folder) DIR/13/7/1/5: Folder labelled 'Enquiries about Courses', 1974-1976 (1 folder)

Estimates from contractors for work on the School Extension. GOV/5/10/5/1: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Glazier Work, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/2: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Excavator, Mason, Brick and Concrete Works, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/3: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Carpenter and Joiner Works, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/4: Bundle of estimates for work by Robert Scott & Son, 1926 (3 items) GOV/5/10/5/5: Bundle of lists of offers and lowest offers from various contractors for School Extension work, 1927 (4 items) GOV/5/10/5/6: Letter from the Glasgow Corporation Electricity Department to the School providing an estimate for a supply of electricity to 172 Renfrew Street, 21 Nov 1927

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy and France. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Eugene Bourdon, Architecte, Diplome par le Gouvernement". Some photographs have handwritten titles on the cardboard below the photograph.

Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Evening School at the Glasgow School of Art. Folders as follows: DIR/13/4/7/1: Papers relating to the Evening School at the Glasgow School of Art, 1965-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Papers regarding meetings of the Evening School staff; enquiries about Evening Classes; correspondence with prospective students of the Evening Classes; correspondence with staff of the Evening Classes; circulars about Evening Classes; information about class fees for Evening Classes; lists of students; information about the Industrial Design Evening Course. DIR/13/4/7/2: Papers relating to the Evening School at the Glasgow School of Art, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with students of Evening Classes; correspondence with prospective Evening Class students regarding courses, course administration, and asking for advice; correspondence about student absence; feedback from students; correspondence about teaching on Evening Classes.

Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry, Sub-Committee on Tweed, Memorandum of Evidence accepted by the Sub-Committee from the delegation of members who interviewed distributors in London.