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Craft Initiatives and Committees

Papers relating to Scottish Craft centres, initiatives, and committees including the papers of: The Scottish Craft Centre, the Crafts Advisory Committee, the Joint Crafts Committee, the Crafts Entrance Scheme, the Crafts Consultative Committee, and the Small Industries Council for Rural Areas of Scotland. Harry Barnes was involved in many Crafts Centres, Committees, and Councils, many of which were related and supported each other. The various crafts groups were concerned with the encouragement and support of Crafts and craftspeople in Scotland including activities in the areas of: training and apprenticeships, guidance for craftspeople, the marketing and sale of crafts, and indexes of craftspeople. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/18/1: The Scottish Craft Centre, 1964-1978 DIR/13/18/2: The Joint Crafts Committee, 1964-1977 DIR/13/18/3: The Crafts Advisory Committee, 1972-1976 DIR/13/18/4: The Crafts Consultative Committee, 1977-1978 DIR/13/18/5: The Small Industries Council, 1968-1974 DIR/13/18/6: Other Crafts Papers, 1965-1973

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Departments and Courses

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the operation and development of Glasgow School of Art Departments and Courses. Also includes papers about courses held elsewhere for which Barnes was External Examiner, such as the BEd degree at Hamilton College. Papers as follows: DIR/13/4/1: Architecture, 1964-1979 DIR/13/4/2: Associateship Course, 1966-1973 DIR/13/4/3: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Degree, 1974-1978 DIR/13/4/4: Colour Group (H E Odling), 1965-1968 DIR/13/4/5: Drawing and Painting, 1938-1973 DIR/13/4/6: Embroidery and Weaving, 1970-1972 DIR/13/4/7: Evening School, 1965-1968 DIR/13/4/8: Fine Art Studies, 1977-1979 DIR/13/4/9: First Year Course, 1973 DIR/13/4/10: General Course, 1944-1972 DIR/13/4/11: Graphic Design, 1970-1976 DIR/13/4/12: Honours Course, 1961-1967 DIR/13/4/13: Industrial Design, 1958-1960 DIR/13/4/14: Interior Design, 1967-1972 DIR/13/4/15: Liberal Studies, 1964-1977 DIR/13/4/16: The Library, 1952-1972 DIR/13/4/17: Mural and Stained Glass Design, 1970-1973 DIR/13/4/18: Photography, 1969-1972 DIR/13/4/19: Planning Department, 1964-1978 DIR/13/4/20: Product Design, 1971-1973 DIR/13/4/21: Sculpture, 1971-1973 DIR/13/4/22: Silversmithing, 1963-1977 DIR/13/4/23: Textiles, 1970-1972 DIR/13/4/24: Mixed Course Papers, 1955-1959

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Design and Crafts Papers

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

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Desk Diaries of Douglas Percy Bliss

Desk Diaries of Douglas Percy Bliss. Page-per-day diaries recording appointments and meetings, and ocassionaly with enclosures such as letters. Diaries as follows: DIR/12/3/1: 1947 DIR/12/3/2: 1948 DIR/12/3/3: 1949 DIR/12/3/4: 1950 DIR/12/3/5: 1951 DIR/12/3/6: 1952 DIR/12/3/7: 1953

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Diploma Assessors

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

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Diploma Course Information

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

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Diploma Papers

Harry Barnes' papers relating to many aspects of Diplomas at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes papers regarding Diploma Course content, document about Diploma Adjudicators and Assessors, papers about the organisation of Diploma Shows and Presentations, and a few papers relating to Post-Diploma studies. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/5/1: Diploma Course Information, 1962-1967 DIR/13/5/2: Diploma Assessors, 1964-1975 DIR/13/5/3: Diploma Shows and Presentations, 1957-1974 DIR/13/5/4: Post Diploma, 1966-1974

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Diploma Shows and Presentations

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

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Director's Reports, Working Papers

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

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Drawing and Painting

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

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Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee

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

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Easter Visits for Students

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

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Edinburgh College of Art

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

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Education Department, Corporation of Glasgow

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

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Educational Institute of Scotland

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

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Embroidery and Weaving

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

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Empire Exhibition Correspondence

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

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Empire Exhibition Correspondence

Includes:

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

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Empire Exhibition Correspondence

Includes:

  • correspondence with Scottish Development Council, Empire Exhibition Committee, other bodies & individuals, including Sir Steven Bilsland, Wellington of ECA, Sutherland of Gray's, Cooper of Dundee about the organisation of art and education exhibitions, painting of murals by students from GSA, competitions for sculptural pieces and poster design, etc. Includes article by Hutchison entitled "What do I want to see at Bellahouston in 1938". Includes correspondence with Hector Hetherington, University of Glasgow, about the possibility of displaying Mackintosh furniture at the Empire Exhibition
  • correspondence about the decorations of the Education Pavillion at the Exhibition, to be undertaken by the Art School.

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Empire Exhibition Correspondence

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

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Enquiries about Courses and Studying at the Art School

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

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Ephemera

Includes tickets, a copy of the exhibition catalogue, photographs of items on display in the exhibition and publications associated with the exhibition as well as needlecraft and embroidery in general.

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Estimates

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

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Estimates and Specifications

Estimates for works, specifications of works, tenders, reports on tenders, related correspondence, 1897-1912. GOV/5/6/1: Estimate No.1 for mason work, by Robert Scott & Son (no. 3419), 1897 GOV/5/6/2: Estimate - proposed extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Masonry, etc. works, 1907 GOV/5/6/3: Estimate - extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Heating & Ventilation apparatus (no. 5216), 1908 GOV/5/6/4: Estimate No. 1 - mason work - accepted by J. Kirkwood (no. 3419) [Cref. 5/7/121], 1897 GOV/5/6/5: Report on tenders for the several works, 17 Sep 1897 GOV/5/6/6: Copy letter from Robert Scott to Honeyman & Keppie re: cost of excavations, 22 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/7 File - Tradesmen's Estimates [c122 items] , 1896-1904 GOV/5/6/8: Letter from Keppie with two estimates re: blinds for windows [3 items], 31 Aug 1899 GOV/5/6/9: Estimate by G. Smith, Slater & Plasterer re: holes under the eaves,  6 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/10: List of offers for alteration & extensions of GSA (for mason & carpenter work only), not dated GOV/5/6/11: Report on tenders for alterations and extensions, 1907 GOV/5/6/12: Memo on lowest tenders showing provisional sums allowed and extra costs of Arbroath stone over concrete for steps and supplementary offers and fees [2 copies], 1907 GOV/5/6/13: Specifications and schedules for electric power and lighting: (a) Summary of offers for electric lighting, with letter from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, 13 Jun 1908 (b) Letter from architects enclosing estimates, 15 Jun 1908 (c) Letter from architects enclosing copies of letters from Osbourne & Hunter, 2 Jun 1908 (d) Specifications and schedule from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, Jun 1908 (e) Letter from architects re: choice of tender, 23 Jun 1908 GOV/5/6/14: Specifications for the installation of a Lightning Conductor at GSA: (a) Messrs. Anderson & Munro - specification, Apr 1909 (b) Covering letter from Anderson & Munro, Apr 1909 (c) Osbourne & Hunter - specification, Apr 1909 (d) Telford, Grier & Mackay - specification, Apr 1909 (e) Claude Hamilton Ltd. - specification, Apr 1909 (f) Corresp. from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, May 1909 (g) List of tenders, not dated GOV/5/6/15: The National Telephone Company, estimates for telephone lines and telephones [2 items], 1909-1910 GOV/5/6/16: Halliwell Furnace & Engineering Co., London: (a) particulars, May 1910 (b) business card (c) article in the Sanitary Record & Municipal Engineering Vol XLV, No. 1067 [3 items] GOV/5/6/17: Tenders for the installation of an electric lift: (a) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric passenger lift, 17 Jan 1908 (b) R. Waygood & Co. Ltd., estimate for an electric lift and specification (inc. notes on requirements for lift from GSA, d. Dec 1911), Oct 1910 (c) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric goods lift, 20 Jan 1911 (d) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, specification for a passenger lift at GSA, 8 May 1911 (e) British Engine, Boiler & Electric Insurance Co. Ltd., estimate for lift insurance, 31 Jan 1912 GOV/5/6/18: Estimate for fitting electric radiators into the Library, delayed, not dated GOV/5/6/19: Speirs A/C: scrap detailing excess over estimate lists extra fittings required, not dated GOV/5/6/20: Comparative statement of estimates and measurements for building, Jul 1909 GOV/5/6/21: Estimates & Corresp. re: clocks (a) Dykes Bros. Mar-Sep 1909 (b) The Magenta Company Mar-May 1909 GOV/5/6/22: Estimates re: window cleaning (a) Glasgow Corporation Water Works, 5 Nov 1908 (b) Estimate from Moses, Speirs & Sons with covering letter from architects, 17 Nov 1908 GOV/5/6/23: Estimate from Victor Devine, Plumber, 3 Dec 1907 GOV/5/6/24: Estimate from W.A. Davidson for Repousse Work, 17 Apr 1910 GOV/5/6/25: Estimate for insurance of Steam Boilers, 29 Jan 1908 GOV/5/6/26: Estimate from Wm. Douglas & Sons re: Painter Work in the Ornament Room, 27 Oct 1910 GOV/5/6/27: Estimate from M Stewart, Builder for work in the Animal Room, 20 Oct 1909 GOV/5/6/28: Estimate from G. Ferguson & Sons for platform for Animal Room, 12 Mar 1910

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Eugene Bourdon photograph collection

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

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Evening School

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

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Events

Harry Barnes' papers relating to events at the Glasgow School of Art and events the School was involved with. Including Activities Week, Exhibitions, the Commonwealth Arts Festival, visiting lecturers, visits to Glasgow School of Art, Easter visits for School Students, annual golf outings, and a Danish Festival. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/13/1: Exhibitions, 1965-1973 DIR/13/13/2: Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1964-1966 DIR/13/13/3: Activities Week, 1971-1976 DIR/13/13/4: Visiting Lecturers, 1966-1975 DIR/13/13/5: Visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1966-1977 DIR/13/13/6: Easter Visits for Students, 1965-1966 DIR/13/13/7: Danish Festival, Glasgow, 1966-1968 DIR/13/13/8: Golf Outings, 1973-1977

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