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1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Sculpture Department at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: Papers regarding Sculpture Department requisitions; correspondence with the Parks and Botanic Gardens Department of the Corporation of Glasgow, about pieces of wood for students to work with and park sculptures; correspondence about commissions and competitions; correspondence about staffing; correspondence about student visits; correspondence about machinery of the Sculpture Department; list of Sculpture Department lectures for the Autumn Term 1970-1971; document: 'Sculpture Department, Diploma and Associateship Course, 1st Year of semi-specialisation'; memorandum about 'Kinetics'; list of Materials/Methods Seminars and information sheets on Materials and Methods.

Presentation Scrapbook Album, presented to William Hutchison by Sir John Richmond, 03 Jun 1943 upon Hutchison's resignation as Director of the Glasgow School of Art. Inscription begins: "This Book forms part of a presentation given to W O Hutchison Esq, RSA, JP, by the Governors, Staff, Students, and members of the Glasgow School of Art Association, on the occasion of his resigning the Directorship of the Glasgow School of Art to continue his work as a painter." The volume contains signatures of well wishers and small sketches, photographs and paintings of various subjects, produced for the volume by artists such as D Forrester Wilson, Ian Fleming, Alix Dick, Donaldson of Camperdown, T Howarth, Beno Schotz, Andrew Law, Norman Young, G Harrison.

Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence relating to the Scottish German Society. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/21/1: Papers and correspondence relating to the Scottish German Society, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Invites from the Scottish-German Society to events such as lectures, plays, private exhibition viewings, concerts, dinners, and exhibition openings; Scottish-German Society Diary of Events, 1968; enquiry from a German author wishing to publish a work on stained-glass; correspondence from Barnes asking the Society for translations of German letters; correspondence about visits from German academics and artists to the School of Art for example Dr Elizabeth Schurer v Witzleben and Miss T M Nye delivering a lecture about Medieval Stained Glass Painting; newspaper clippings and correspondence about an exhibition 'New Graphic Art in Germany, 1965' mounted by the Arts Council of Great Britain, including correspondence about the Glasgow School of Art borrowing the exhibition; circular letter about the Scottish-German Society upcoming events; invitation to Barnes for the opening of an exhibition 'Children Paint Cars'; correspondence about visits to the Art School by Scottish-German Society guests; correspondence about a small exhibition of the work of the Berlin School of Art being sent to Edinburgh; correspondence and notes about an Exhibition of German Church Architecture that was shown at the Art School; correspondence with the German Department of the University of Glasgow; Scottish-German Society Young Members Group, programme of events, 1960. DIR/13/17/21/2: Papers and correspondence relating to the Scottish German Society, 1969-1971 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers about a German Poster exhibition to be loaned to the Glasgow School of Art; correspondence about Scottish-German Society lectures for example a lecture on Durer by John Mills; invitations from the Society to events such as exhibitions and lectures; some notes about the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers. DIR/13/17/21/3: Papers and correspondence relating to the Scottish German Society, 1974-1981 (1 folder): Includes: Programmes for Scottish German Society events; programme for a joint symposium between the Mackintosh School of Architecture and the Scottish German Centre; correspondence about maintaining the connection between the Goethe-Institute and Glasgow School of Art; correspondence about a visit to the School by Professor Eusemann; correspondence about a visit to Scotland by Dr Joseph Graf Raczynski; correspondence about plays to be performed by the 'Half Moon Theatre' at the Art School.

Scottish Committee for Art and Industry, note of Industries for which no Sub-Committee has been set up.

Memorandum by the Scottish Education Department on the Scottish Committee's Report 'Education for the Consumer'.

Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence relating to the Scottish Education Department (SED). Folders as follows: DIR/13/3/1/1: Folder labelled 'SED Short Courses', 1964-1967 (1 folder). Includes correspondence, circulars and papers about subjects such as: Programmed Learning; in-service training of teachers; publicity material, for careers in nursing; Teachers' Special Recruitment (Scotland) Scheme; student allowances for study; the Inspectorate of Schools; fundraising for the World Student Games, 'Tokio', 1967; estimates of expenditure and income; accommodation required for Further Education purposes; appointments of staff in the School; approvals for course proposals; the development of courses and departments; invitations to events; the Glasgow School of Art Building Programme, etc. DIR/13/3/1/2: Folder labelled 'SED-Staff 1971-1972', 1967-1972 (1 folder) Papers and correspondence regarding Scottish Education Department involvement in staffing matters at the Glasgow School of Art. For example: SED approval of staff appointments made at the School; papers about standards in staffing; a staffing survey; papers about retirement allowances; lists of staff; salaries; copies of minutes of School & Staff committees; and staffing structures. DIR/13/3/1/3: Folder of Scottish Education Department related material, 1967-1972 (1 folder) Including correspondence, circulars, and papers relating to: Draft Statutory Instrument, 1968: The Further Education (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 1968; student fees; the SED celebrations of the Centenary of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872; Diplomas in Agriculture; scholarships to students studying abroad; College Administration; Further Education statistics; teachers' salaries and training; Central Institutions (Scotland) Regulations; Environmental Appreciation meetings; Course Proposals; a new Higher National Diploma course in Textile Technology; re-organisation of the Inspectorate; supplies of materials for practical classes; exchange of teachers to the 'Commonwealth' and the United States; the introduction of Decimal Currency; Scottish Certificate of Education Examination Board, Report for 1967 etc. DIR/13/3/1/4: Folder labelled 'SED 1973', 1973 (1 folder) Including correspondence, circulars, and papers relating to: Scottish Educational statistics; training opportunities scheme; course proposals; Scottish Certificate of Education Examination Board; Inspectorate changes; list of SED Officers with specific functions related to Glasgow School of Art interests; visits by the SED to the School; Outdoor Education and Outdoor Centres; Residential Field Centres; and a Secondary School Staffing Report. DIR/13/3/1/5: Folder of Scottish Education Department related material, 1973-1975 (1 folder) Including correspondence, circulars, and papers relating to: Environmental Education Report; Central Insitutions (Scotland) Regulations, 1974; Summer Vacancy Notification Scheme; Educational Endowments and the Local Government (Scotland) Act, 1973; the involvement of students in the work of governing bodies; the Scottish Technical Education Council and the Scottish Business Education Council; the grading of work in Further Education centres; Education in Scotland, and a Statement of Policy. DIR/13/3/1/6: Folder of Scottish Education Department related material, 1973-1976 (1 folder) Including correspondence, circulars, and papers relating to: schedules of Courses; careers conventions; staffing at the Art School; student accommodation; the post of Deputy Director at the Art School; and other senior positions at the Art School.

Correspondence and papers regarding the Scottish Committee for the Council of Art and Industry and about the relationship between Art and Industry. Includes: Memorandum: 'Federation of British Industries, Industrial Art Department', Feb 1934; article: 'Art in Industry: A Practical Scheme of Refresher Courses for Designers in Works', reprinted from the Bulletin of the FBI, 04 Oct 1921; correspondence between William Hutchison and G E R Young of the Federation of British Industries, regarding the co-operation between Art and Industry, 1934; correspondence with Walter Runciman, of the Board of Trade, about Art and Industry, 1934; Letter from the Established Department, Board of Trade, informing Hutchison that he has been appointed a member of the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry; correspondence with Sir Steven Bilsland, James Guthrie, and Henry C Dowling, about Art and Industry, 1934; Extracts from Instructions for the Guidance of Secretaries of Temporary Commissions and Committees, Jan 1914.

Includes correspondence with: Sir Steven Bilsland, about Art and Industry and Potteries; J Arnold Fleming, William Williamson, and John H Williamson, about the Pottery Trade in Scotland; Copy about the Pottery industry in Scotland; Sir Steven Bilsland about a potential member of the Furniture Sub-Committee.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Printing, meetings 2-9 [incomplete, meetings 1 & 4 missing].

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Bureau of Information [meetings 1 & 3-5 (2 missing)]. Includes a 'Memorandum regarding the present position', Draft terms of reference, and 'Suggested Directions for Enquiries from Manufacturers'. Also includes minutes of the Sub-Committee on Tweed, meetings 3 & 4.

Minutes of main committee of the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry, First to Thirtieth meetings [Incomplete]. Minutes missing for meetings: 21, 25-26, 28-29. Also includes minutes for some sub-committees for example the Kilsyth School Sub Committee.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Engineering [Meetings 1-5].

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Cotton Textiles, including a questionnaire on personnel & design required by textile manufacturers and a memo on replies to questionnaires by cotton textile manufacturers.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Furniture [Incomplete]. Includes minutes for the 3rd-5th, and 11th meetings. Also includes a Report on Visit to the Cabinetmaking Classes, The Academy, Beith, 17 Mar 1936.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Light Metals, meetings 1-4.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Coordination [Meetings 1 & 4 only].

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on School Art-Craft Exhibitions [Meetings 1 & 3 only]. Includes membership list of the Committee.

(2 copies)

Includes correspondence with: Andrew D Brown, about lectures on 'Furnishing' by Mr. Colville and Dr. Pevsner; Sir Steven Bilsland about the Empire Exhibition; Mr Hutchison's evidence about teaching of History of Art at GSA; the Register for Industrial Designers; draft memo on the proposed Chair of Industrial Design at Glasgow University; correspondence about Hutchinson's re-appointment to the Scottish Committee of Art & Industry; a list of magazines and periodicals which deal with design in industry.

Includes:

• correspondence about numbers of students placed in 'Industry'
• lists of Artist Craftsmen in Glasgow
• correspondence about the importance of the Exhibition of Scottish Everyday Art
• correspondence about Journal Sub-Committee competition for a new design for the cover of 'Scotland'
• correspondence about a designer for a Scottish National Mark
• correspondence about helping Schools to procure foreign literature.

Council for Art and Industry, Scottish Committee, correspondence and papers. Includes correspondence with: Ian Finlay, Council for Art and Industry, about Hutchison's impressions of Schools he visited and their colour schemes; Fred H Young, Messrs James Templeton & Co Ltd, about the Carpet Industry and its relation to Art and Industry; Sir Steven Bilsland about the Committee for Art and Industry and topics such as the Furniture Sub-Committee and the Carpet Industry; Scottish Committee for Art and Industry, Work in Progress, Dec 1935; Capt Leslie M Kerr about the position of Secretary within the Council for Art and Industry; correspondence about the Sub-Committee on School Art-Craft Exhibitions; Sam Mavor, about the Sub-Committee on Engineering.

1 folder of Harry Barnes papers relating to the Scottish Civic Trust. Includes: document: 'New Uses for Old Churches, a handlist of Scottish and English examples'; correspondence about the retirement dinner of George Bruce; copy letter from Barnes about various Trust matters such as Queens Cross Church, Mackintosh furniture and Civic Trust Awards; some minutes and meeting papers of Scottish Civic Trust meetings; report 'Operation Spring Clean, 1968', summarising the objectives of the project to 'brighten up the North West' and rejuvinate industrial wastelands; correspondence, notes, and meeting reports about 'Operation Springclean'; a brochure for a project 'Highland Village 1970, A Project for Schools', to improve a village; correspondence about the 'Highland Village 1970' project; memoranda about the move of the Scottish Civic Trust offices to George Square, Glasgow; correspondence about the Civic Trust Award Scheme; correspondence about a proposed amendment to the constitution of the Civic Art Association; document: 'Some proposals for the redevelopment of the Glasgow Civic Arts Association'.

Papers relating to the Scottish Certificate of Education and other papers relating to training in Art. Includes: Minutes of Scottish Certificate of Education, Advanced Grade Art Committee meetings; programme for 'The Industrial Designer' conference; report on 'Comparison of Advanced Art Requirements in England'; draft exam paper for History & Appreciation of Art & Architecture (Advanced); report from Council of Industrial Design, Scottish Committee on problem of training of designers acceptable to industry.

Folders titled 'SANDAS Annual Requisitions', 1967-1970 Includes photocopies of a number of different Glasgow School of Art Papers, perhaps for a reporting exercise. It is not clear what the acronym 'SANDAS' stands for. Copied papers include: Scottish Central Art Institutions, Draft proposals for the Review of the Diploma Courses and the Introduction of Associateship Courses; papers about Associateship Courses; Minutes of Board of Studies Meeting, 12 Nov 1968, about Associateship Courses; papers regarding Honours Diploma Courses; papers regarding School inventories; memorandum on the selection of students for specialisation departments, papers about the Cargill Hostel at Culzean; papers about the General Course at the School; some proposals for the redevelopment of the Glasgow Civic Arts Exhibition; papers of a Liberal Studies conference at the School; papers about celebrating the centenary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1968; papers about the Student Representative Council (SRC); itinerary of a visit to Holland; some thoughts on the possible reorganisation of the Glasgow School of Art; list of senior academic staff; review of staffing; papers about Diploma Assessments; papers about a 'Teach-In on Art Education'; paper on the Administrative Organisation of the Glasgow School of Art; papers on conditions of employment; paper about the roles of the Deputy Director and Registrar; papers of a Working Party on Art; papers on Art syllabus for specialist pupils; report on the School by E Clements; review of Safety Regulations memorandum; papers about Scottish Crafts; papers about the development of Hospitalfield House; paper about the tapestry for the new offices of the Scottish Arts Council; note about the Scottish Television Awards, etc. Folders as follows: DIR/13/2/6/1: 'SANDAS Annual Requisitions, 1967-1970, folder 1/2' (1 folder) DIR/13/2/6/2: 'SANDAS Annual Requisitions, 1967-1970, folder 2/2' (1 folder)

RIBA board of architecture meeting minutes.

Harry Barnes' correspondence and papers relating to the Royal College of Art. NB These folders are all closed for 75 years as they contain sensitive information. Folders as follows: DIR/13/16/6/1: Correspondence with the Royal College of Art, 1964-1966 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about topics such as: a visit to the Glasgow School of Art by Janey Ironside of the Royal College of Art; Principal's Reports on students for their Royal College of Art Entrance Examinations; information about applicants to the Royal College of Art; lists of sucessful candidates; template letter for informing sucessful candidates. DIR/13/16/6/2: Correspondence with and Papers regarding the Royal College of Art, 1972 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about: Entrance Examinations for students to the Royal College of Art; information about applicants; individual student references. DIR/13/16/6/3: Correspondence with and Papers regarding the Royal College of Art, 1972-1974 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about: Entrance Examinations for students to the Royal College of Art; information about applicants; individual student references; correspondence with Professor David Pye about furniture design in Scotland.

Files of Responses from GSA Departments and Courses to External Examiners' Reports: AC/5/5/1: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1992-1993 (1 folder) Responses for: Ceramics and Embroidered and Woven Textiles. AC/5/5/2: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1993-1994 (1 folder) Includes documents of collected responses from Schools as well as some individual courses. Schools/Courses: School of Design and Craft; Ceramics; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Graphic Design; Interior Design; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/5/3: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1994-1995 (1 folder) Includes documents of collected responses from Schools as well as some individual courses. Schools/Courses: BA (Hons) Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Historical and Critical Studies; Interior Design; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Product Design; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/5/4: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1995-1996 (1 folder) Includes documents of collected responses from Schools as well as some individual courses. Schools/Courses: Ceramics; BA(Hons) Design; Graphics; School of Fine Art collected responses; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Historical and Critical Studies; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/5/5: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1996-1997 (1 folder) Includes documents of collected responses from Schools as well as some individual courses. Schools/Courses: School of Design and Craft; Fine Art; Design; Ceramics; Master of Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Historical and Critical Studies; Interior Design; Painting; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/5/6: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1997-1998 (1 folder) Includes documents of collected responses from Schools as well as some individual courses. Schools/Courses: School of Design and Craft; Advanced 2D/3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping; Art, Design and Architecture in Education; Master of Design; Design School summary; School of Fine Art; Master of Fine Art; Historical and Critical Studies; Mackintosh School of Architecture; Photography; Product Design; Product Design Engineering; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Visual Communication. AC/5/5/7: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1998-1999 (1 folder) For Schools/Courses: 2D/3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping; Ceramics; School of Design and Craft; School of Fine Art; Master of Fine Art; Historical and Critical Studies; Interior Design; Mackintosh School of Architecture; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Product Design Engineering; Scultpure/Environmental Art; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Visual Communication. AC/5/5/8: Responses to External Examiners' Reports, 1999-2000 (1 folder) For Courses: Illustration; Silversmithing and Jewellery.

Suggestions of members of the Drafting Committee of the Council with regard to the first draft of the Scottish Committee's Report on Art Education in Scotland.

Correspondence and reports from people who visited the Festival of Britain, 1951. Includes reports and correspondence by: Mr Armour; Harry Barnes; John B Fleming; Edward G Powell; and Robert B Thomson.

Reports created by Glasgow School of Art relating to visits to other art schools and craft institutions. Volumes include: GOV/9/1/1: Report of Deputation appointed to visit Manchester, Birmingham and London, Mar 1893 (2 copies) GOV/9/1/2: Report of Deputation appointed to visit French Schools, Jan 1904 (5 copies) GOV/9/1/3: Report of Deputation appointed to visit English Arts and Crafts School, Guilds of Handicraft and Decorative Artists, Feb 1905 (6 copies) GOV/9/1/4: Report of Deputation appointed to visit London and Brussels, Jun 1906 (1 copy, handwritten)

Report to the Council of Art in General Education in Scotland by the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art & Design.

Report by Robert Anning Bell on the GSA Design School.

Report from Miss Isa E. Hill [Paris], Haldane Scholar, 1923. Refers to tour of Europe.

Report by Robert Anning Bell [Kensington, London] on the GSA Design School.

Papers and Report of the Working Party on the Curriculum of Senior Secondary School. Handwritten report by Robert K Simpson, notes, and correspondence with the Scottish Art Teachers' Association.

By Gylla MacGregor of MacGregor.

Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry, Sub-Committee on School Craft Exhibitions. Secretary's Report on School and Craft Exhibitions with notes on various practical points which have arisen.

Summary of Evidence taken from Mr John T Ewen, OBE, late H M Inspector of training of teachers in Training Colleges for Art Teaching.

Scottish Committee for Art and Industry.

The Council for Art and Industry, Scottish Committee.

Council of Art and Industry (2 copies).

Regulations and guidance documents relating to students at the Glasgow School of Art. Folders as follows: DIR/13/7/2/1: Typed document 'Glasgow School of Art: Regulations governing the promotion of students from year to year and the resitting of examinations.', c1960 (1 document) DIR/13/7/2/2: Typed document by Harry Barnes offering guidance to young people setting out to become a Designer in Scotland, c1970s (1 document, 3 copies)

Register of Directors of the Glasgow School of Art, recording the following information about Directors/Governors of the School: 'Name', 'When appointed'; 'Address', 'Nationality', 'Business Occupation', 'Date of ceasing to be Director'; 'Reason for ceasing to be Director'.

Includes:

• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/1 Receipt note of the dontation by A.C. Wallace, 25 Jan 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/2 Memorandum from A C Wallace regarding the Tryst, 05 Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/3 Small booklet titled 'Tryst Accounts', includes receipt from John Gibson, 26 April 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/4 Handwritten list of the subscribers for pictures gifted by Artists, c1915.
• GSAA/SEC30/1/3/5 Typed list of the artists who gifted pictures to the 'Tryst', c1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/6 Handwritten list of donated paintings to be sold at the Belgium Tryst, c1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/7 Typed lists of the pictures received for the Belgium Tryst, c1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/8 Notice from the School secretary John M Groundwater explaining how the paintings will be allocated to subscribers for the Tryst, c1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/3/9 Typed list of subscriptions made to the Belgium Tryst, c1915.

A book that lists items received from the Department of Art and Science, and loose material in separate folder.