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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

From Lionel Giles, Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, British Museum re: lectures.

From W.B. Yeats re: lectures.

Miscellaneous notes/drafts.

From Lawrence Binyon, Department of Prints & Drawings, British Museum, re: lectures.

From S.N. Miller, University of Glasgow re: lectures.

From E.F. Strange, V&A Museum re: lectures.

From A.H. Charteris, writer re: lecture on 'Copyright'.

Correspondence relating to the commercial exhibition of GSA student work at the Art Gallery of Toronto, Canada - includes: exhibition catalogue, transit receipts, description of a triptych, and inventory of all works sent.

Note from Baltus regarding a female student sent to Newbery because she is a bad example to other students.

Copy of minutes of meeting of the School Committee re: the appointment of a Professor for Technics and History of Art.

Copies of letters between G.M. Baltus and GSA re: duties and salary.

Original letters between Baltus & Newbery re: contract & pay.

Testimonials for M. Baltus.

Correspondence and working papers of the Board of Governors, relating to matters such as the organisation of classes, the Scotch Education Department, and appointments. Mostly this type of business was dealt with by the Glasgow School of Art Secretary however these particular papers have historically been kept within the papers of the Board of Governors and so have been catalogued as such. Includes: GOV/10/1: Committee of Management Correspondence, 1854 GOV/10/2: Francis Newbery Application & Testimonials, 1881-1885 GOV/10/3: Correspondence with Scotch Education Department, 1898 GOV/10/4: Staffing Notes, 1901-1902 GOV/10/5: Presentation of a Quaich to Sir Henry Craik, 1904-1905 GOV/10/6: Appointment of Jean Delville to the Royal Academy of Arts, 12 Dec 1905 GOV/10/7: Harry Bathgate Jnr papers and correspondence, 1910-1911 GOV/10/8: Notes on the Re-organisation of Classes, 1929-1932 GOV/10/9: H.R.H The Prince of Wales, Glasgow School of Art Visitor, 1988-2001 GOV/10/10: Correspondence with Governors about Membership, 1997-2003 GOV/10/11: Honorary Fellowships, 1998-1999 GOV/10/12: Honorary President, 2000-2001 GOV/10/13: Proposed closure of Ceramics Department to Undergraduates, 2008

Correspondence and papers relating to the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry and the Sub-Committee on Bureaux of Information. Includes: Correspondence between H L Wellington and William Hutchison, 1934; questions for Colleges of Art; questionnaire from the Sub-Committee on Bureaux of Information; Census information on industrial occupations; terms of reference and members of the Sub-Committee on Bureaux of Information; information on Instruction in Commercial and Industrial Design, in Continuation Class Centres in Scotland; correspondence with the Federation of British Industries; answers to questionnaire from William Hutchison on behalf of the Glasgow School of Art; extract from Education for Industry and Committee in England, by A Abbott; correspondence with Sir Steven Bilsland about the Scottish Committee, 1934; letter to Hutchison from Sir Steven Bilsland about the Bureau of Information Committee scheme for a Register of Art Designers; suggested questions that might be sent out to manufacturers; questionnaire for the Sub-Committee on Furniture; Memorandum for the Art and Industry Sub-Committee on Printing.

Miscellaneous correspondence and papers.

Correspondence between the Board of Trade and the Council for Art and Industry about the Empire Exhibition, 1938.

Includes:

• GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/1 Letter from George Baltus to the School from St Trond, Belgium, 15 Nov 1914.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/2 Letter of thanks from committee members titled 'Art Students ''Tryst'' for Belgian & Scottish Red Cross Fund, 05 Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/3 Letter from the honorary treasurers of the Scottish branch of the British Red Cross Society to the secretary, 20 Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/4 Letter from Patrick S Dunn titled 'Art Students' tryst' to the secretary John Groundwater, 20 Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/5 Letter from Belgian Consulate to the school secretary, John Groundwater, 23 Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/6 Letter from the honorary treasurers of the Scottish Branch of the British Red Cross Society to the school secretary John Groundwater, 23 Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/7 List of dates regarding the Belgian Tryst, including names of speakers for the opening ceremony and for the vote of thanks, 1914-1915.

Correspondence from the Glasgow City Chambers to Glasgow School of Art requesting a return of information about the meetings of the Board of Governors Committees and Sub-Committees and attendances of the members, 1904. Includes a return from Glasgow School of Art about this matter, 15 Nov 1906.

Folders of copy letters sent out by Harry J Barnes between 1966-1972. There is an index for letters between 1966-1969 and letters have been numbered in the top right hand corner, in different colours. Letters for each academic year have been put into 3 folders, in reverse chronological order, according to the numbering of letters. Files as follows: DIR/13/1/1/1: Master File Index, index to copy 'out' letters, 26 Oct 1966- 06 Nov 1969 (1 folder). Although this index is dated from 1966-1969 on the cover, it is believed to cover the whole of the 'copy out' correspondence to 1972. DIR/13/1/1/2: Copy Out Letters, 26 Oct 1966- 31 Aug 1967 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 569-836 (black numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 291-568 (black numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-290 (black numbers) DIR/13/1/1/3: Copy Out Letters, 01 Sep 1967- 31 Dec 1968 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 481-737 (red numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 138-480 (red numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-137 (red numbers), & 837-999 (black numbers) DIR/13/1/1/4: Copy Out Letters, 07 Jan 1969- 30 Dec 1970 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 807-979 (green numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 206-806 (green numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-205 (green numbers), & 738-999 (red numbers) DIR/13/1/1/5: Copy Out Letters, 01 Jan 1971- 30 Sep 1972 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 341-365 (blue numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 190-340 (blue numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-189 (blue numbers), & 980-999 (green numbers)

No 4322, Vol LXXXIII (83). Includes an article by Alfred H Rodway: 'The training of the art student for industry and commerce'.

Copies of Dispositions in favour of Glasgow School of Art for their properties. Papers are photocopies of original documents made by McClure Naismith, Solicitors, and sent to the School: GOV/5/12/1: Photocopy of the 1896 Disposition in favour of Glasgow School of Art for the Mackintosh Building (The Ground in Scott Street, Renfrew Street and Dalhousie Street), with cover letter from McClure Naismith, 30 Oct 2003 GOV/5/12/2: Photocopy of the 1931 Disposition in favour of Glasgow School of Art for the Newbery Tower (160, 162 and 164 Renfrew Street) and The Foulis Building (158 Renfrew Street) with cover letter from McClure Naismith, 02 Dec 2003

Amendment to Section 15, paragraph 2, page 7 of a Co-ordination Report about the need for collaboration between the Schools of Art and the trade.

Includes:

• Agreements with measurer, architects and clerk of works, 1897-1907
• pecification of material, 1907
• general conditions of contracts, 1907
• lists of tradesmen and contractors invited to tender 1907
• GOV/5/5/1: Signed agreement by Robert Scott to undertake the duties of Measurer, 20 Apr 1897
• GOV/5/5/2: Appointment of architects, Jan 1906-Mar 1907
• GOV/5/5/3: Signed agreement by Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh to conditions [with enclosure written by Mr Burnet, an architect],  1 Feb 1907
• GOV/5/5/4: Extracts on condition of appointment of architects, Feb 1907
• GOV/5/5/5: General Specification of material for the Extension, 1907
• GOV/5/5/6: GSA Extensions & Alterations: General Conditions of Contracts, 1907
• GOV/5/5/7: List of contractors invited to tender, 1907
• GOV/5/5/8: List of tradesmen invited to tender, 1907
• GOV/5/5/9: Signed agreement by Robert Scott & Son to conditions as to appointment as Measurers [4 items], Mar 1907
• GOV/5/5/10: Correspondence & testimonials re: the appointment of John Montgomery as Clerk of Works for the new building [5 items], 1907

Contracts agreements, and acceptances for School Extension works. GOV/5/10/6/1: Extract from Minutes of Building Committee 22 Jan 1907, the appointment of Messrs Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh as Architects of the Extension of the School building (3 copies) GOV/5/10/6/2: Bundle of copy letters and extracts of minutes relating to the acceptance of estimates of the Architects with the clause that the Architects cannot make any alterations to plans without the approval of the Building Committee, 1927 (5 items) GOV/5/10/6/3: Copy template letter from John Keppie & Henderson for the accepting of an offer of 01 Jun 1927. Blanks are left for the sums of money to be filled in. Recipient unknown GOV/5/10/6/4: Bundle of papers labelled 'Contracts Work' including extracts of minutes of the Building Committee where offers and estimates are accepted. Includes a letter from John Keppie & Henderson notifying Glasgow School of Art of acceptences made, 03 Sep 1927 . Also includes a typed document of extension suggestions for e.g. Modelling Studios and the Chair Store. 1927-1928 (7 items) GOV/5/10/6/5: Glasgow School of Art Extension Scheme Statement as to Tenders accepted and work authorised as at 19 Jun 1928 GOV/5/10/6/6: Letter from John Keppie & Henderson to Glasgow School of Art informing the School that they have accepted the estimate of Messrs M. Stewart & Co for the rebuilding of the corner of the front wall, 20 Jun 1928 GOV/5/10/6/7: Copy extract of Minutes of the Building Committee sanctioning alterations to the plans, with cover letter to Keppie & Henderson, 24 Oct 1928 GOV/5/10/6/8: Typed list of Glasgow School of Art Extension, Tenders accepted and costs, 06 Dec 1928 GOV/5/10/6/9: Letter from John Keppie & Henderson to Glasgow School of Art informing the School that they have accpeted the estimate of Messrs Lawson for fittings, 29 May 1929

Accommodation of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Proposed Dundee College Compared.

Harry Barnes' Papers relating to the Commonwealth Arts Festival between 18 Sep-02 Oct 1965. Folders as follows: DIR/13/13/2/1: Minutes and Progress Reports for the Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1964-1965 (1 folder): Includes: Minutes of the Advisory Council for the Commonwealth Arts Festival meetings; notices of meetings; agendas; Progress Reports; and draft programmes and leaflets for the Fesitval. DIR/13/13/2/2: General Correspondence regarding the Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1964-1966 (1 folder): Includes correspondence with: The Scottish National Orchestra Society about meetings of the steering committee; William Buchanan of the Arts Council of Great Britain about catalogue sales; The Royal Scottish Academy about the opening of the Exhibition; Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, about sculpture they exhibited in the Arts Festival; the Arts Council of Great Britain about insurance; Craigie College of Education, Ayr, about exhibiting the 'Scottish Artists under 30' works; correspondence with other institutions in and around Glasgow who had exhibitions as part of the Festival; the Commonwealth Arts Festival representatives about various arrangements for example the opening event, press conference, and mailing lists; the four Principals of Scottish Art Colleges about arrangements for the Festival. Also includes: receipt for the proceeds of the sale of Scottish Crafts Catalogues at the Glasgow School of Art; handwritten notes about catalogue sales; copy of questionnaire about the organisation of the Festival and lessons learned; invitations to exhibitions that were part of the Festival; copies of souvenir brochures for the festival; pressclipping about the 'Young Scots Artists' Exhibition'; papers about the organisation of the opening of the Festival exhibitions at the Glasgow School of Art, 19 Sep 1965 e.g. invitation cards, and the lunch arrangements; notes relating to meetings and the organisation of the opening events of the Festival; drafts of the foreword to the catalogue of 'Scottish Artists under 30' written by Barnes; drafts of the text for the invitation cards. DIR/13/13/2/3: Correspondence with Glasgow School of Art exhibitors at the Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1965 (1 folder): Includes a list of Glasgow students invited to participate and notes from the invited participants communicating whether they intend to exhibit or not. Also includes a copy of a circular letter about the Commonwealth Arts Festival and Glasgow School of Art's contribution of an exhibition of the work of young Scottish Artists. DIR/13/13/2/4: Papers regarding the catalogue for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, 1965 (1 folder): Includes: Annotated 'galley proof' of the catalogue for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition; correspondence with David J Clark, Printers and Manufacturing Stationers, about the printing of the catalogue. DIR/13/13/2/5: Folder labelled: 'CAF, GSA Ex, Glasgow Forms', 1965 (1 folder) Includes forms for the Glasgow School of Art students/alumni submitting works for the Commonwealth Arts Festival. Forms include information such as, how many works are being submitted, the title of each painting, insurance value, and price if for sale. DIR/13/13/2/6: Folder labelled: 'Commonwealth Arts Festival, Acceptances', 1965 (1 folder): Letters of acceptance to the opening of the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition at the Glasgow School of Art as part of the Comonwealth Arts Festival. DIR/13/13/2/7: Folder labelled: 'Commonwealth Arts Festival, Regrets', 1965 (1 folder): Letters of regret at being unable to attend the opening of the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition at the Glasgow School of Art as part of the Comonwealth Arts Festival. Also includes some blank forms and organisational papers e.g. forms for the submission of paintings, blank postcards for replies to the Director, and a circular with information about the Commonwealth Arts Festival. DIR/13/13/2/8: Correspondence with Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee about the Festival, 1965 (1 folder): Correspondence with the Art Schools in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Dundee about the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition. Correspondence about matters such as: paintings to be sent from the other Colleges for the exhibition; arrangements for private views of the exhibition; lists of works at the Exhibition; arrangements for the hanging of the Exhibition; the transport of artworks to Glasgow; Memorandum of a meeting of the Principals. DIR/13/13/2/9: Papers relating to the sale of works exhibited at the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, 1965 (1 folder): Includes: Lists of works sold by Glasgow School of Art Students and prices; correspondence about the sale of works; forms filled in by interested parties wishing to purchase works; lists of sales for the other Art Colleges in Scotland. DIR/13/13/2/10: Collection Receipts for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, 1966 (1 folder): Includes receipts of the collection of works submitted for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, signed by the artists. Also includes some blank receipt forms (10 copies).

Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence relating to the Glasgow School of Art and external Committees and Working Groups he sat on. Papers include annotated agendas and minutes, correspondence about meetings, notes and some copies of minutes and meeting papers. Folders as follows: DIR/13/9/1: Board of Governors papers, 1966-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/2: Chairman's Committee papers, 1968-1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/3: Building & Fabric Committee papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/4: School & Staff Committee papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/5: Academic Council papers, 1974-1978 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/6: Board of Studies papers, 1967-1973 (1 folder) Harry Barnes was the Chairman of the Board of Studies. DIR/13/9/7: School Council papers, 1970-1976 (1 folder) Harry Barnes was Convener of the School Council. DIR/13/9/8:Co-ordinating Committee for Courses in Art, Architecture, Design, and Cognate Subjects, 1974-1975 (1 folder) This was an external Committee with the Scottish Education Department. DIR/13/9/9: The Consultative Committee on the Curriculum, 1965-1971 (1 folder) This was an external Committee with the Scottish Education Department. DIR/13/9/10: Joint Board for the Degree of B.Arch, 1973-1977 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/11: Working Party in Art, 1968-1971 (1 folder) This was an external 'Working Party' focussing on the teaching of Art in Secondary Schools, that included Art Teachers from Secondary Schools across Scotland. DIR/13/9/12: Glasgow School of Art Graduate Association papers, 1964-1968 (1 folder) This was an external Association set up by Glasgow School of Art Alumni.

Council for Art and Industry, Committee on the Supply and Training of Designers, Evidence of Mr W E Daly, Principal of the Kidderminster School of Arts and Crafts, 08 Oct 1935.

Papers relating to Glasgow School of Art plans for commercial activity: GOV/8/3/1: Glasgow School of Art, A Plan for Development of Commercial Activities, Nov 1989 (1 volume) GOV/8/3/2: Glasgow School of Art, A Plan for Development of Commercial Activities, KPMG Management Consultants, Nov 1989, includes cover letter and Commentary Report by KPMG, 1990 (1 folder) GOV/8/3/3: Glasgow School of Art Limited Feasibility and Planning Study with Implementation, Interim Report No. 1, 1993 (1 volume)

Copy of report by KPMG, Management Consultants, on Glasgow School of Art's Commercial Development and comments on the report, Nov 1989 (1 document)

Colour in School Decoration, A Bolton Experiment, by John A Cox, Director of Education for Bolton, extract from 'Education'.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Colleges of Education in the West of Scotland and the training of Art Teachers, including: Jordanhill College of Education, Craigie College of Education, and Hamilton College of Education. Folders as follows: DIR/13/19/1/1: Papers and correspondence relating to Jordanhill College, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about a residential course for Teachers of Art; papers about events at Jordanhill College such as plays by their dramatic club; prospectus of 'Jordanhill College of Education, Department of Inservice Training, session 1967-1968'; papers about the Jordanhill College of Education conferences for example: 'Fourth Annual Conference for Teachers of Modern Studies', 'Post-War American Literature', 'Teachers of Classics', 'Developments in the Field of Commerce', and Lecturers in Economics in Further Education', etc; programme for a Jordanhill course: 'Art and Education'; correspondence about a Jordanhill College of Education, Students' Exhibition, 1967; prospectus and papers for Jordanhill Summer Vacation and Special Courses, 1967; correspondence about a conference for Teachers of Art; correspondence about a Special Teachers' Recruitment Scheme; various correspondence with Jordanhill College of Education about matters such as: students, Charities Week, Jordanhill drama club shows, and exhibitions etc. DIR/13/19/1/2: Papers and Correspondence relating to Craigie College, 1965-1971 (1 folder): Includes: List of students on a course for Arts and Crafts; correspondence with Craigie College of Education about the assessment of the students; correspondence and papers regarding Barnes' role as External Examiner for Art at Craigie College of Education including his reports on courses and individual students (reports on students closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); invitations to events at Craigie College e.g. a Christmas show; papers about Craigie College Art Extension; correspondence and papers about a new Art Department for Craigie College; memorandum on Craigie College of Education, Main Course in Art. DIR/13/19/1/3: Papers and Correspondence relating to Jordanhill College, 1969-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about references, from Jordanhill, for candidates for positions in Glasgow School of Art (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); papers about a programme of courses at Jordanhill for the qualification to teach; papers about conferences at Jordanhill e.g. 'Teachers of Geography', 'Teachers of Commerce', 'Lecturers in Liberal Studies and others Interested', 'Teachers of Modern Studies', a conference on Curriculum Papers Nos 2 and 6', and a one day conference 'Craft Studies Courses in Engineering'; papers about 'Inservice Courses'; revised list of Summer vacation courses; correspondence about the Scottish Art Teachers Association and the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about the 'National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers'; papers about Jordanhill Drama Club performances; correspondence and papers about a 'Residential course for Teachers of Art'; map of Western Glasgow showing Jordanhill College; proposed calendar for the School of Further Education for session 1969-1970; correspondence about a '5-weeks Teaching Project'. DIR/13/19/1/4: Papers and Correspondence relating to Craigie College, 1969-1973 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers regarding Barnes' role as External Examiner for Art at Craigie College of Education including his reports on courses and individual students (reports on students closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection). DIR/13/19/1/5: Papers and Correspondence relating to Jordanhill College, 1971-1972 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence with the 'Council for Technical Education and Training for Overseas Countries' about overseas work; draft outline of an 'Introductory Course on Teaching in Higher Education'; correspondence about courses for FE teaching qualification; correspondence and papers about Jordanhill Residential Course 'Teaching in Higher Education'; references from Jordanhill College for candidates for positions at the Glasgow School of Art (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); correspondence about student representation on Boards of Governors; correspondence and papers about a one day conference for Teachers of Art; memorandum from Jordanhill about Courses for Teachers in Further Education; papers about a 'One Week Refresher Course for Teachers of Physics'. DIR/13/19/1/6: Papers and Correspondence relating to Craigie College, 1974 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers regarding Barnes' role as External Examiner for Art at Craigie College of Education including his reports on courses and individual students (reports on students closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection). DIR/13/19/1/7: Papers and Correspondence relating to Hamilton College, 1976-1977 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence inviting Barnes to see an exhibition of S B Johnson's work at Kibble School, Paisley; papers relating to Barnes role as External Examiner for the BEd Course at Hamilton College of Education e.g.: Agenda for Board of Examiners for the Degree of BEd, University of Strathclyde, student marks for the degree of BEd (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection), and Barnes' Reports.

Includes catalogues, lists of items and book accessions, mainly from around the first half of the 20th century.

This series contains cuttings that relate to more than one student or member of staff, past and present, of The Glasgow School of Art.

Collection of cloud and sky study photographs. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Most have a stamp on the support that says "Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy".

Includes:

• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/1 Proposed letters from the Secretary to inform prospective organisations of the Needlecraft Exhibition, October 1915–Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/2 Documents relating to the advertisement of the Needlecraft Exhibition, 06 Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/3 Draft letter titled 'Needlework Exhibition' from Secretary to accompany supply of circulars and schedules for the Needlecraft Exhibition, 23 Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/4 Proposed letters from the Secretary to inform prospective attendees of the Needlecraft Exhibition,15 Jan 1916–26 Feb 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/5 Proposed letter from Secretary informing prospective organisation of the exhibition - including list of prospective organisations to contact, 06 Mar 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/6 Information advertising the Needlecraft Exhibition, Jan 1916
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/7Return of material notice from GSA Needlecraft Committee, March 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/8 Material relating to the Girl's Guildry (Glasgow Centre), 1916.

This series of cuttings relates to the activities of the School and its pupils from 1864 onwards. They cover all aspects of the School's activities from exhibitions, student events and course advertisements through to job adverts. As well as later loose material, this includes volumes for the following dates: NEW/1/1/1: 1864-1897 NEW/1/1/2: 1897-1907 NEW/1/1/3: 1907-1917 NEW/1/1/4: 1917-1927 NEW/1/1/5: 1927-1932 NEW/1/1/6: 1932-1942 NEW/1/1/7: 1943-1952 NEW/1/1/8: 1952-1960 NEW/1/1/9: 1960-1961 NEW/1/1/10: 1961-1968

Historical paper written by D P Bliss: 'Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Architect of the Glasgow School of Art'.