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This poster features white images of twenty chairs with grey text to advertise an exhibition held in Jugendstilsenteret, Ålesund, Norway, from 6th June to the 12th Oct 2003. The exhibition of twenty Mackintosh chairs from the Glasgow School of Art's collection formed part of the opening celebrations at Norway’s newest cultural attraction, the Jugenstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre), in Ålesund. Similar to Glasgow, this city is one of the founding partners of the EU-funded Réseau Art Nouveau Network. The School’s contribution was hoped to inspire further cultural and artistic ties between the two countries.

This poster showing an image of a Mackintosh chair advertised an exhibition of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh at the Museum of Applied Arts in Helsinki from 10th December 1982 to 16th January 1983.

This poster is for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition at the Glasgow School of Art, which ran from 1st July to 30 September 1988. The poster has a black and white design with orange font. It uses a geometric pattern which mimicks a Charles Rennie Mackintosh chair design.

This poster advertised the undergraduate BA Honours in Product Design course offered at The Glasgow School of Art. The back of the poster answers a number of questions potential applicants might have had, including: Why Glasgow? Why Glasgow School of Art? What are the aims of the course? Will it appeal to me? What are the career prospects? How can I apply? What entrance qualifications do I need? The front of the poster states "There has never been a greater need for product design graduates to take up their crucial role in guiding the future prosperity of society, commerce and culture. The Department of Product Design at Glasgow School of Art is well placed to answer this exciting challenge, offering a rich programme which has earned an international reputation for producing versatile, creative designers."

Barnes' papers relating to Post Diploma study and Awards. Folders as follows: DIR/13/5/4/1: Papers regarding Post Diploma Awards, 1966-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Some material relating to Diploma Presentation Ceremonies; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department and students recommending them for Post Diploma Study and Scholarships; reports of the intentions of students undertaking Post Diploma study and plans for Post Diploma years; correspondence about Post Diploma Travelling Scholarships; lists of recommended students for Post Diploma Awards; some correspondence about Exhibitions and competitions. DIR/13/5/4/2: Papers regarding Post Diploma study, 1970-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Some papers regarding the organisation of Diploma Presentations; some papers about the programme for Diploma Assessments and lunches; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about Post Diploma Courses; correspondence with students about Post Diploma Study; correspondence about the Design of the Glasgow School of Art Diploma Certificate; student plans for Post Diploma Study; list of Prizes and Scholarships 1971; student marks 1970 (closed). DIR/13/5/4/3: Folder labelled 'Post Diploma', 1972-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Document: 'Revised Regulations Governing the Tenure of 'Post Diploma' Awards, Jun 1973'; correspondence with students regarding Post Diploma Study; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about students recommended for Post Diploma Study. DIR/13/5/4/4: Papers relating to Post Diploma Awards, 1974 (1 folder) Includes: Correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about Post Diploma Awards; document: 'Revised Regulations Governing the Tenure of 'Post Diploma' Awards, Jun 1974'; correspondence with students regarding Post Diploma Study; correspondence about the Students' Allowance Scheme for Post Diploma Study; Prize List, Jun 1974; list of Post Diploma Awards, Jun 1974.

Summary of Evidence given by Mr Francis Cooper of the Dundee School of Art, 14 Dec 1934 on the Position and curricula in Dundee.

Plans and sections of works c1909-1918. GOV/5/8/1: J.E.Sayers & Caldwell Ltd., Plan of Electric Lighting - Sub-basement floor, Basement Floor Scale: 1/8" to 1.0', Annotated, 1909 GOV/5/8/2: J.E. Sayers & Caldwell Ltd., Plan of roof - proposed Lightning Conductor, Scale: n.k., [Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/3: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Coils, Second Floor, [Stamped Jas. Cormack & Sons, Heating Engineers], Scale: n.k., [Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/4: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Section through main staircase showing proposed lift shaft, Scale: n.k., [Pencil & ink on tracing paper. Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/5: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Proposed well for Electric Lift (ref. no. 273), Scale: 1/4" to 1.0', [Pencil & ink on tracing paper], Mar 1911 GOV/5/8/6: Platforms in Animal Room, Cross & longitudinal sections (ref. no. 465), Scale: n.k., [Brittle - very fragile], not dated GOV/5/8/7: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Railings at Dalhousie Street Entrance Parapet End elevation, Cross-section [5 items], Scale: 3/4" to 1.0', [Pencil & ink on tracing paper. Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/8: Keppie & Henderson, Proposed Extension of Coal Storage at front area, with architect's letter, Cross section & Plan, Scale: n.k., [Pencil & ink on tracing paper], Mar 1918

Plans for the School Extension. GOV/5/10/11/1: Plan for Glasgow School of Art Renfrew Street Reinforcement of Butts, Front Wall, West Block, by Robert Scott & Son, with explanatory note, Mar 1928

Includes:

• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/1 Typed list of contacts for possible donations to the Needlecraft and Embroidery Exhibition. Including an attached draft of a letter sent to potential donors, 05 Dec 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/2 Typed list of 'Needlework Exhibition' Committee members at Christmas 1915, Nov-Dec 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/3 Typed draft invite to the Needlework Exhibition on behalf of Patrick Dunn, 25-26 Feb 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/4 Typed lists of probable lenders for the Needlework Exhibition - including names and addresses, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/5 Handwritten list of Needlecraft Exhibition boxes and cases in storage, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/6 Typed list of representatives suggested for the collection of selected material,1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/7 Typed drafts of lenders to be called upon in London, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/8 Handwritten lists of schedules sent, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/9 Handwritten list of material located at Raveltson, St Brides and Edinburgh Museum for possible loan to Needlecraft Exhibition, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/10 List of selected examples to be retained for further exhibition, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/11 Handwritten overview of arrangements for the Needlework Exhibition, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/12 Plans regarding adverts for catalogue and display case - including measurements, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/13 Blank donor forms listing the particulars for exhibits on loan, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/14 Blank lender cards, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/15 Copy of donor confirmation card, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/16 Blank confirmation cards acknowledging return of exhibits, c1916.

Includes:

• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/1 Typed copy of opening speech introducing the Lord Provost, Jan 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/2 Typed copy of second part of opening speech introducing the Lord Provost, Jan 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/3 Typed list of speech givers for the opening ceremony of the Belgium Tryst, Jan 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/4 Handwritten draft programme of events for the opeing ceremony of the Belgium Tryst, Jan 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/5 Booklet showing list of students helping with Tea Room at the Belgian Tryst, 1914-1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/6 Lists of staff and students involved in running the stalls at the Belgium Tryst, 1914-1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/7 Lists of students participating in the Chamber of Horrors, 1914-1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/8 Set of instructions for those assisting with the Belgium Tryst, 1914-1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/9 Handwritten lists of the staff and students helping out at the Belgium Tryst, 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/10 Rough plan of the Fleming Rooms and their intended use for the Belgium Tryst, c1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/11 Handwritten lists of the staff and public invited to the Belgium Tryst, c1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/2/12 Floor plans of the Mackintosh building illustrating the locations of the different events held during the Belgium Tryst, 1914-1915.

Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Department of Planning at Glasgow School of Art. Folders as follows: DIR/13/4/19/1: Folder labelled 'Town Planning Assessments', 1964-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and papers about the 'Certificate in Planning'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about the departments of Architecture and Planning; correspondence with the Town Planning Institute about visits to the School and their assessment of the School's performance in teaching Town Planning; correspondence about external assessors for Town Planning; List of staff of Department of Architecture and Planning; lists of students to receive certificates; Prize list for Department of Architecture and Planning; document: 'Proposals for the Development of the Departments of Architecture and Planning'; draft of a circular letter about Town Planning courses. DIR/13/4/19/2: Folder labelled 'GSA Town Planning', 1965-1966 (1 folder): Includes: handwritten notes on Town Planning and Planning Officers, 1965; correspondence with the Town Planning Institute about recognition for the Glasgow School of Art Course; list of Planning Officers; correspondence with various Planning Officers and bodies asking for support for the recognition of Planning Courses at the Glasgow School of Art by the Education Sub Committee of the Town Planning Institute; correspondence with Professor Robertson about giving a talk at the School of Art; document: 'University of Glasgow, Graduate Courses in Town and Regional Planning, Information for Students'; draft paper on proposed full time Planning Courses; document: 'Proposals for the Development of the Departments of Architecture and Planning'; correspondence with the University Grants Committee about Town and Country Planning Courses; draft of circular letter to applicants for full-time and sandwich courses in Planning, session 1965-1966; document: 'Outline of Present Courses in Town and Country Planning at the Glasgow School of Art'; evidence for full recognition of the Planning Courses of the School of Art by the Town Planning Institute. DIR/13/4/19/3: Papers relating to the Town Planning Institute, 1965-1967 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and papers regarding a visit to the School by the Town Planning Institute Visiting Board; correspondence and papers about the Town Planning Institute's decision regarding the recognition of Glasgow School of Art's Planning Courses; recommendations by the Town Planning Institute for the recognition of Art School Courses, 1966. DIR/13/4/19/4: Papers relating to the Department of Planning, 1966-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Department of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Glasgow about meeting to discuss assessors; correspondence with the Corporation of Glasgow Planning Department about a 'Greater Glasgow Transportation Study'; correspondence with the Town Planning Institute about the Graduate Diploma in Planning; document: 'Proposed Merger of Glasgow School of Art, Department of Planning, and the University of Glasgow, Jan 1970'; Glasgow School of Art, Department of Planning papers about the diploma and post diploma courses; papers about new accommodation for the Planning Department; correspondence about staffing; correspondence about student progress; correspondence and papers about Field Weeks; information about Study Week; notes for the opening of a Planning Department Exhibition; copies of submissions to the Scottish Education Department (SED) for a proposed Landscape Course; correspondence with the SED about Cartographic Education; newspaper cuttings about Town Planning; papers about a visit by the Scottish Tourist Board; papers about a Town and Country Planning Association Spring Conference; prospectus for the Department of Planning, 1968-1969; papers about a 'Proposed Fort William Study'; papers about the Planning Library; staff and student statistics for the Planning Department. DIR/13/4/19/5: Folder labelled 'Planning Department, 1971-1972' (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about Degree Recognition for the GSA Undergraduate Diploma Course in Planning; document: 'Proposal for a First Degree in Planning'; papers about meetings with the University of Glasgow about Planning Courses; correspondence about student progress; correspondence with students; correspondence and papers about links with the University of Glasgow; correspondence about student field trips; document about computer usage; estimates for the Department of Planning 1973-1974 to 1976-1977; correspondence about staffing. DIR/13/4/19/6: Scottish Tourist Board Project, 'Aonach Mor', for the Planning Department, 1973 (1 document): Bound document detailing a project for the Scottish Tourist Board: 'A Planning Report on Winter Sport Activities and Implications at Fort William'. DIR/13/4/19/7: Papers relating to the Department of Planning and the Council for National Academic Awards, 1973-1974 (1 folder): Includes: Annotated draft document: 'Statement from Glasgow School of Art in support of the application for approval of an Honours Degree Course in Town and Country Planning, 1974'; draft document: 'Provisional Constitution for the Academic Council in the Glasgow School of Art; annotated draft pages about the general administration, organisation, governance, and constitution of the School of Art; proposals for development of the Glasgow School of Art, 1973-1981; document: 'Rules Governing the Election of Full-Time Teaching Staff to the Academic Council'; document: 'Recommendation from the Academic Council and Academic Staff to the Board of Governors, on the Election of Academic Staff to the Governing Board of the School'. DIR/13/4/19/8: Papers relating to the Department of Planning, 1973-1975 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about staffing; papers and correspondence about library books, periodicals, and resources required by the Department of Planning; documents about department statistics and student numbers; correspondence about equipment for the Planning Department e.g. telephones and computers; documents about the negotiations between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow concerning the Planning Department; document: 'Buildings of Special Architectural or Historical Interest, Statutory List, Fife County Council'; correspondence about a visit of the Royal Town Planning Institute Visiting Board, 1972; correspondence about student progress; Bibliography for the Undergraduate Course in Planning; correspondence with Jordanhill College of Education about Proposed In-Service Courses and Conferences for Session 1974-1975. DIR/13/4/19/9: 'Statement from Glasgow School of Art in Support of the Application for Approval of an Honours Degree Course in Town and Country Planning, 01 Feb 1974' (1 folder, two copies of one document). DIR/13/4/19/10: Papers of a CNAA Visit to dicuss the application for a BA degree in Planning, 1974-1975 (1 folder). DIR/13/4/19/11: Papers relating to the Department of Planning, 1974-1979 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about fees and expenses to sit RTPI Final Examinations; BA Honours Planning Course Diagram, general structure and relationships; correspondence about the opening of the Bourdon Building; correspondence about the employment of Planning Technicians; correspondence about the Joint Board for the Planning Department; programme and papers for the visit of the 'Council for National Academic Awards, Town Planning Board' to Glasgow, Nov 1976; correspondence about a visit to Scotland by the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute; correspondence about recognition by CNNA; correspondence about students and appeals (closed for data protection); correspondence about a conference on 'Roads in Housing Developments' in Edinburgh 1977; Planning Department 'Programme for Enrolment, COurse Instroduction and Project 1'; correspondence about student employment following the Planning Course; correspondence about students being charged for materials; list of staff of the Planning Department, 1975; correspondence about links with Paisley College of Technology; correspondence about a computer link between Glasgow School of Art and Paisley College of Technology; document: 'History of a Negotiation: Being a summary of the principal events in the negotiations recently terminated, concerning planning education in the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow Schoool of Art'; correspondence about the Degree in Town and Country Planning; correspondence about the Council for National Academic Awards; Planning Department, list of subjects of study and examination; document: 'Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1947, Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, Statutory List, Fife County, 1971'; Syllabus of Classes and Examinations; document: 'Proposed Degree in Planning, Draft Regulations'. DIR/13/4/19/12: Papers relating to the Department of Planning, 1975-1976 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about staffing and staff salaries; correspondence about the Joint Board for Planning; correspondence about timetabling; correspondence about student contact time; correspondence about minutes of a special meeting of the Planning Department; Department of Planning, Vacation Tasks; confidential correspondence about staffing (NB this will be closed until 2051); correspondence about a proposed BA(Hons) in Town and Country Planning; Minutes of staff meetings of the Department of Planning. DIR/13/4/19/13: The Education for Planning Association newsletters,1975-1976 (1 folder): Includes: Newsletters of the 'Education for Planning Association': Mar 1975; Jun 1975; Dec 1975; Apr 1976. Also includes a report on the Department of Town and Country Planning and a newspaper clipping from The Scotsman, 16 Jul 1976, about a crisis in the Planning Departments of Heriot Watt University and the Edinburgh College of Art. DIR/13/4/19/14: Folder of papers and correspondence about Glasgow School of Art and Paisley College of Technology, BA Degree in Planning, 1975-1976 (1 folder): Includes: 'Teaching Commitments' statistics; draft remit for BA Course Committee; Joint Course Committee minutes; draft constitution for the Joint Board; Joint Board minutes and agendas; notes on the Course Committee; outline of structure and staff responsibilities; Departmental Structure; Course Administration; Report to Joint Board for Planning on Mid-Career Courses; correspondence with Paisley College of Technology about the BA Honours Degree Course in Town and Country Planning; revised timetable for the CNAA submission; Honours Course Submission document, Oct 1975; correspondence with the CNAA about the proposed degree course; report of the visit of the CNAA, 11 Dec 1974. DIR/13/4/19/15: Folder of papers relating to the Department of Planning, 1976-1978 (1 folder): Includes: Copy of minutes of the Board of the School of Social, Planning and Management Sciences, Paisley, 1977; correspondence, minutes and papers of the Joint Board for Planning, Glasgow School of Art and Paisley College of Technology; information document about the procedures for Appeals; agenda for an informal meeting of staffs of Glasgow Schools of Planning; minutes of the Examination Committee; memoranda for staff on organisation and management of the Department of Planning; Department of Planning, Calendar 1977-1978; correspondence with the Royal Town Planning Institute; correspondence from students about appeals; papers about student progress (NB these contain sensitive information and will be closed until 2053); Report of CNAA Town Planning Board visit 30 Nov 1976; correspondence with CNAA about the course; Staff CVs; Application to the CNNA for recognition of a course for the award of BA Honours in Town and Country Planning, Mar 1976.

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers regarding Photography at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: Orders for supplies and correspondence about acquiring various pieces of photography equipment such as lighting, lesnes and mirrors; correspondence about photographs of the Industrial Design Section of the School for an exhibition by the Council of Industrial Design; enquiries from prospective students; correspondence about The Art School's interest in Film.

A collection of photographs of the Mackintosh Building, including: aerial photographs and site plans; photographs of the exterior of the building; photographs of the interior of the building including the entrance, corridors, studios, offices and other rooms; photographs of furniture; photographs of scale drawings of furniture; photographs of metalwork and other details.

Photograph album titled: 'Photographs of Decorative Works by Fra H Newbery'. Leather bound album of ten black and white photographs of paintings and other art works produced by Fra Newbery with a note of the name of the piece, and where they are located. Largely consists of works within churches in Dorset.

Includes photographs collected by Alexander McGibbon, Charles Edward Whitelaw, and Eugene Bourdon. Also includes collection of cloud studies, copies of George Henry works, and miscellaneous photographs.

Collection of photographic copies of George Henry paintings, mostly portraits. Most are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Some have typewritten labels. Some are stamped or labelled with "A.C. Cooper, Fine Art Photographer".

These albums were commissioned by Harry Barnes during his time as Deputy Director of the Glasgow School of Art (1946-1964). The reason for their commission is unknown yet it is known that Barnes was keen on documenting the history of the School of Art and that creating albums such as these was a way of capturing aspects of the School's life.

Personal Correspondence of Harry J Barnes, 1964-1980, on a wide variety of subjects. Includes letters to and from friends and professional acquaintances about personal matters. NB: This is personal correspondence and so will contain sensitive information about individuals. It will therefore be closed for 75 years in line with the Data Protection Act. Folders as follows: DIR/13/1/2/1/1: Personal Correspondence of Harry J Barnes, 1964-1970: Includes correspondence with: Rodgers & Howe Solicitors, about the James Kent Trust; Norman Tennent, about a visit; George Nash, the Victoria & Albert Museum, about a collection of playbills; Noel Annesley, about a Rossetti drawing; notes about the appointment of a Director of the Glasgow School of Art, 1964; the Earl of Snowden, about a visit to the Art School. DIR/13/1/2/1/2: Personal Correspondence of Harry J Barnes, 1970-1980: Includes correspondence with: the Historic Buildings Council for Scotland; the Citizens' Theatre; Harry Barnes' Clubs; the Bank of England; British Rail; the Earl of Snowden about the Council of Industrial Design. Also includes a biographical note about Barnes; a summary of applications for the Directorship of the School; and a book review about Art Nouveau Architecture and other essays.

Informational memoranda submitted to the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry. Includes information about: training Art teachers; the teaching of Art in Primary Schools; the Printing Industry; the Tweed Industry, the Silk Industry, Design and Industry, and the Empire Exhibition.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Students at the Glasgow School of Art including: enquiries from prospective students about studying at the School; papers about student finances; and material relating to Student clubs and societies such as the Student Representative Council. NB Many of the papers may be closed for 75 years due to Data Protection Legislation. Papers divided into sub-series as follows: DIR/13/7/1: Enquiries about Courses and Studying at the Art School, 1964-1976 DIR/13/7/2: Regulations and Guidance, c1960-1970s DIR/13/7/3: Student Finances and Expenses, 1961-1969 DIR/13/7/4: Student Representative Council (SRC) and other Student Associations, 1964-1975 DIR/13/7/5: Students' Material Store, 1964-1977 DIR/13/7/6: Student Society Events and Visits, 1959-1967 DIR/13/7/7: Student Correspondence Files, 1964-1980

Harry Barnes' papers relating to staff. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/8/1: General Staff Correspondence, 1945-1977 DIR/13/8/2: Correspondence Regarding Governors, 1964-1976 DIR/13/8/3: Staff Association, 1967-1976 DIR/13/8/4: Staff and Departments, 1964-1971 DIR/13/8/5: Staff Timetables, 1966-1969 DIR/13/8/6: Former Staff, 1964-1971 DIR/13/8/7: Application Correspondence, 1964-1972 NB the majority of these staff 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.

Report on drawing in Secondary Schools. Probably written by Henderson.

Lecture/speech on the subject of art teaching in schools & the training of art teachers. Probably written by Henderson.

Reports on drawing at a) Glasgow High School for Girls, b) Hamilton Academy and c) Dumfries Academy.

File - Education Authority of the County of Lanark. Includes: Art Courses at Woodside Park School, Hamilton - Schemes of Work; Proposed Schemes for Courses of Study in Art under the Continuation Class Code at Woodside Park School, Hamilton.

Scottish Education Department Form S.8. - re: the teaching of art in secondary schools. Completed forms for George Heriot's, George Watson's Boys College, Edinburgh Ladies College, High School of Stirling.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Professional Practice and the Teaching of Art. Includes papers relating to Jordanhill, Craigie, and Hamilton Colleges of Education, the Scottish Association of Art Teachers, and the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/19/1: Colleges of Education, 1964-1977 DIR/13/19/2: Associations and Committees for Professional Practice concerns, 1955-1978

Includes:

• DIR/9/77a-Terms of Reference of the Sub Committee on Bureaux of Information, Scottish Committee of the Council for Art & Industry
• DIR/9/77b- Direction of Inquiry
• DIR/9/77c- Notes on Questions of the Bureaux of Information's Inquiry
• DIR/9/77d- Answers to Questionnaire 'A' from the Edinburgh College of Art, Heriot-Watt College, The Glasgow School of Art, The Royal Technical College, Glasgow
• DIR/9/77e- Memorandum by Secretary on answers to Questionnaire 'A'.