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Poster for exhibition of GSA Fine Art Postgraduate work, opening June 1988

Poster for GSA Fine Art Degree Show, final year students, June 1988

This poster advertised an exhibition showcasing the work of Scottish artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Held in the Miezsznorodowego Cultural Centre in Krakow, Poland, the exhibition ran from the 18th of September to 31st of October 1996 and was arranged by the British Council of Poland, with sponsorship from the Polish Airlines Cargo.

Poster for Staff Association party on the retiral of Mr Robert Begg as Chairman of Governers, May 1976.

Papers relating to a Strategic Change Initiative and Reviews of Teaching and Learning: AC/5/12/1: Strategic Change Initiative: A Review of Teaching and Learning in Fine Art, Apr 1998 (1 volume) AC/5/12/2: School of Design and Craft, Review of Teaching and Learning, Strategic Change Report, 1998 (1 volume) AC/5/12/3: School of Design and Craft Review of Teaching and Learning, Strategic Change Report, Responses document, 1998 (1 volume)

Folder of notes regarding the relationship of the Mackintosh School of Architecture to the University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art. Photocopies of documents dating from 1968-1993 have been compiled in 1993 to 'clarify the historical circumstances surrounding the setting up of the Mackintosh School of Architecture.' Includes: Cover letter to Professor J Forbes Munro, Clerk of Senate, University of Glasgow, 19 Nov 1993; Notes on the Ordinance of the University Court of the University of Glasgow No. 144 (Foundation of the Chair of Architecture); Copy of Ordinance 144; photocopy of the front cover and foreword of the Mackintosh School of Architecture Prospectus 1973-74; photocopy of a section from the Univeristy of Glasgow Calendar 1972-73 for the Degree of Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.ARCH); copy of a letter from the University of Glasgow to GSA regarding the status of the Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 26 Feb 1993; copy of letter to Mr A MacMillan offering him the Chair of Architecture at the Univeristy of Glasgow, 04 May 1973; copy of letter from the Secretary of the University Court, University of Glasgow, to GSA regarding the proposed association between the institutions in the teaching of Architecture, 05 Jun 1968; copy of Mackintosh School of Architecture report of the RIBA Visiting Board, 03/04 Dec 1981; copy of a Minute of the Joint Board for Architectural Studies, 26 Oct 1981; notes for a proposed part-time degree of Bachelor of Architectural Studies and part-time diploma in Architecture: Amendments to Regulations, 26 Oct 1981; copies of correspondence between GSA and the University of Glasgow regarding the relationship between the School of Architecture and Glasgow School of Art, 1992-1993; photocopies of examples of headed notepaper from the University of Glasgow Department of Architecture and the Mackintosh School of Architecture.

'A Programme for Computer Development in the Glasgow School of Art: A Report by the Computer Development Committee', Nov 1983.

Note of a meeting of the Working Party on Future Relationships with CNAA/University of Glasgow, 17 Mar 1988 (1 document)

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

Folder of correspondence dating to after Douglas Percy Bliss left the School. Mostly copy 'out' letters to Bliss from the Secretary and Treasurer of the School, David C Black. Includes correspondence with the Secretary and Treasurer of the School about matters such as Assessor's Reports, the Annual Report, the Diploma Presentation, news about the Alasdair Gray film 'Under the Helmet', a project 'Discovering Art', expenses for lectures delivered by Bliss, information about student visits to London, and general news of the School.

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

Papers and draft documents for the Annual Reporting Process, and information about Diploma shows. Includes: Reports to the Governors for the Session 1955/56, Governors' Report (July 1957), Report by the Governors for Session 1956/57, Draft report by the Director on the Work of the Session 1961/62, Report by the Governors for Session 1960/61, Report by the Director on the Work of the Session 1960/1961, Annual Report 1955, and correspondence and notices relating to Diploma Shows.

Papers, minutes, reports and correspondence relating to the training of Art Teachers. Including: correspondence relating to provisions for the training of art teachers in both Scotland and England, and occasional difficulties of students trained in Scotland being accepted for work in England; Prospectus for Birmingham College of Art and Crafts, School for Training Art Teachers, 1955-1956; notes about Leicester College of Art's School of Teacher Training; the 'Scheme and Procedure of the Clearning House for Graduate Art Teacher Training Centres', Jan 1961; correspondence with the Graduate Art Teacher Training Centres Clearing House; correspondence to the Burnham Committees; information about Glasgow School of Art Endowments and Prizes; 'Report on Measures to Improve the Supply of Teachers in Scotland', by the Scottish Education Department, 1959; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about the subject; 'Report on Proposed Changes in the Art Examinations and in the Length of the Diploma Course', The Ministry of Education National Advisory Committee on Art Examinations, 1957; Statutory Instrument No 1634, 'The Teachers (Training Authorities) (Scotland) Regulations', 1958; reports and minutes of meetings of the Joint Council for Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, 1958-1959.

Folder of circular letters from D P Bliss to staff at the Art School. Subjects including: fire alarms & fire drill; attendance of students and importance of registers; 'Areas of Study' identified by National Advisory Council on Art Education in England; observations on various aspects of School life and student behaviour; overview of 1959-60, 1960-61 sessions and thoughts on coming year.

Papers on a Proposed Photographic Department at the Glasgow School of Art and other operational papers such as notices, correspondence, and invitations. Includes: Notice from Bliss stating that visitors to GSA will no longer be allowed access unless by appointment; notices of 'Material of the Painters' Craft' lectures (given by Harry McLean); notice on Durer watercolours; notice of GSA student (George Whitehall) winning national competition to design emblem for International Commission on Large Dams; invitation to visit Industrial Design Dept during open days; notice of information on casts outside library and outside room 58; notice on Foot-and-Mouth outbreak; report concerning the proposed Photographic Department, and of a London visit to schools of photography; financial statement 1961; assessors' reports 1961.

Folder labelled 'Two Papers by Misha Black'. Including papers: 'The Design of Ships' Interiors' (co-authored with Kenneth Bayes), paper from Symposium of Industrial Design titled 'The Training of Industrial Designers in Great Britain', and Appendix A, 'Royal College of Art, School of Industrial Design (Engineering), Abridged Syllabus 1959/60', Appendix B, 'LCC Central School of Arts and Crafts, Organisation and Work of the Department of Industrial Design', and Appendix C, 'Royal College of Art, School of Industrial Design (Engineering), List of Machinery and Equipment in the Workshops'.

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.

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

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

Harry Barnes' papers regarding the development and maintenance of the Haldane Building. Folders as follows: DIR/13/10/3/1: Papers relating to the Haldane Building, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Includes correspondence about: the security of the Haldane Building; alterations; the implication of parties held in the building; incidents; performances in the building; the students' cafe in the building; a proposed discoteque in the building; a stained glass kiln. DIR/13/10/3/2: Papers relating to the Haldane Building, 1974-1976 (1 folder): Includes correspondence about: Health and Safety; maintenance, repairs and alterations, for example leaks, roof repair, and gas and electrical maintenance, required for the building including correspondence, quotations for work, and invoices/receipts; damage done to the building during events and parties; fire drills and fire drill tests; correspondence with the Scottish Education Deparment about alterations to the Haldane Building and the authorisation of payments; estimates for alterations to the building; handwritten list of electrical work to be carried out at the Haldance and Bourdon Buildings and Blythswood premises; installing telephones; installation of departmental equipment e.g. kilns for the Department of Ceramics; storage in the building; copies of 'Completion of Work' certificates; the SRC President's Office renovations; car parking around the Haldane Building; loss of student working time because of building alterations; the layouts of Departments; tenders for maintenance work; document: 'Proposed alterations to Haldane Building, 24 Hill Street, Glasgow, to incorporate Firemaster's requirements. Report on tenders', 1975; papers and correspondence about a fire in the Haldane Building, 1975; enquiries from external organisations to use the Haldane Building for events e.g. the 'Half Moon Theatre'; furniture and equipment required for the building; plan of the Haldane Building, First Floor, with notes about the heating, Ramsay & Primrose Consulting Engineers, 1973.

1 folder of Barnes' papers relating to the Ingram Street Tearooms. Includes: Correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners about the Ingram Street Tearooms restoration project; costs and estimates for the removal of the interiors of the Ingram Street Tearooms; correspondence about the progress of the removal of the Ingram Street Tearoom interiors; correspondence with the Corporation of Glasgow about the sale of the Ingram Street Tearooms and the restoration and re-installation of the Mackintosh Interiors.

Harry Barnes' papers about Gifts to the Glasgow School of Art including library books and endowments for Prizes. Folders as follows: DIR/13/11/1: Papers relating to Gifts to the Glasgow School of Art, 1966-1972 (1 folder): Correspondence thanking people who have given gifts to the School including: Mr Robert McC Anderson for a gift of three books to the Library; Wm Samuels for his gift of the Jones Grammar of Ornament for the Library; Benno Schotz for funds towards the Benno Schotz Drawing Prize; various other people for gifts of books to the Library; J McNeil for prints of the Kremlin and icons; notification that Sir William Hutchison left a legacy of £500 to the School for a Drawing Prize, 1970; Roger Purvis for his donation of his father's, Tom Purvis, collection of posters, records etc to the School; the Dr Robert F Barclay's Trust for the offer of two items of scultpure to the School.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Exhibitions within the Glasgow School of Art. Folders as follows: DIR/13/13/1/1: Papers relating to Exhibitions at the School, 1965-1967 (1 folder): Includes: Handrawn timetables for Exhibitions in the Glasgow School of Art Museum; correspondence and papers about the organisation of exhibitions in the Art School including: a 'Preliminary Selective Exhibition at the Art School for a Scottish Council of Development and Industry Exhibition', a 'New Churches Exhibition', Scottish-German Exhibition, New Building in Yorkshire exhibition, 'Ruthless Logic and Free Imagination Exhibition', E H Chisnall works, exhibition of student work from the Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, German Pedagogic Course in Art from the Berlin Academy of Art, Book Production Exhibition, an Exhibition of Paintings, Drawings, and Prints by Students of the Faculty of Fine Art in Birmingham College of Art, Exhibition of Chinese Porcelain, Alastair Morton Memorial Exhibition, 'National Book League Exhibition of British Book Production', Paul Rudolph exhibition of architecture; notices of and invitations to the opening of aforementioned exhibitions and papers about the organisation of opening events and private views for exhibitions; notes of exhibition timetables, 1966-1967. DIR/13/13/1/2: Papers relating to Exhibitions at the School, 1967-1968 (1 folder): Includes papers such as correspondence about the organisation of exhibitions, invitations, notices of opening events and special previews, press releases, and correspondence about the organisation of opening events, for exhibitions including: 'Exhibition of the work of Sculptor Oscar Holweck'; exhibition on 'German Graphic since 1945'; 'Skill' exhibition of creative craftsmanship; Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition; an exhibition of the work of the Children's Saturday Morning Class; 'Institute of Directors Crafts Exhibition'; exhibition of 'Fine Art' Prints; ink drawings by Leonard Fligel; Bauhaus exhibition. DIR/13/13/1/3: Papers relating to Exhibitions at the School, 1969-1970 (1 folder): Includes papers such as correspondence about the organisation of exhibitions, invitations, notices of opening events and special previews, press releases, newspaper clippings, and correspondence about the organisation of opening events, for exhibitions including: works by Robin Philipson; Piranesi exhibition; The William Blake Trust exhibition; 'Opportunity Scotland', a Scottish Art Colleges exhibition; John Player's Biennale exhibition; ICI Fibres Knitwear Show; a 'Techniques' exhibition arranged by Isobel Johnstone; Civic Trust Award exhibition; Edgar Brothers wallcoverings and fabrics; 'SEHEN' ('seeing') Scottish German exhibition; Bauhaus exhibition; German Graphics since 1945; exhibition of Drawings and Paintings by Dawson Murray; 'Skill' exhibition. DIR/13/13/1/4: Papers relating to Exhibitions at the School, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Includes papers such as correspondence about the organisation of exhibitions, invitations, notices of opening events and special previews, correspondence about the organisation of opening events, and timetables for exhibitions in the Art School, for exhibitions including: Craig McKechnie exhibition; 'The Late Thomas Burns'; a Spring exhibition of student and staff work; Ian Scott Paintings; Embroideries exhibition; Glasgow Group exhibition; Vienna Secession exhibition; John MacInnes Paintings exhibition.

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

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers relating to Glasgow College of Building and Printing. Includes 1 document: 'Glasgow College of Building and Printing, Notes on Proposed Future Courses'. Provides information on proposed courses such as Photography; Printing; Graphics etc.

Harry Barnes' correspondence and papers relating to the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art's relationship with the institution. NB: A small amount of the correspondence in folder DIR/13/16/4/5 is from Anthony Jones, Director of the Art School after Barnes. Jones appears to have carried on some of this correspondence on behalf of Barnes, as his successor. Folders as follows: DIR/13/16/4/1: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow, 1964-1967 (1 folder): Includes correspondence about topics such as: the painting of Murals for Glasgow University Union's 'Daft Friday' Ball; a Working Party on Architecture; invitation to a lecture to be delivered by Dr Honeyman at the University; the Fine Art Society of the University of Glasgow; an Anatomy Course at the University; Colour Vision tests by the Department of Psychology of the University; a 'Psychological study of the Creative Person' research by the Department of Psychology; Commemoration Day at the University of Glasgow; nameplates for buildings around the University Campus; valuation of Mackintosh items in the collection of Mrs E E Gibb; prospectus entries for shared courses; Graduate Courses in Town and Regional Planning; additional staff; Programmed Teaching projects; a Lectureship in the History of Art; a visit to the School of Art by the University of Glasgow Ladies' Club; Evening Classes at the Glasgow School of Art; the School of Architecture. Also includes: a programme of study for University of Glasgow Fine Art Class, 1965-1966; newspaper clipping from the Glasgow Herald with an article about Robert Grieve; notices for public lectures at the University of Glasgow; papers of an Exhibition of Illustrations to the Inferno at the University of Glasgow to celebrate the birth of Dante; a copy of the University of Glasgow Calendar, 1964; papers about a memorial for Sir Hector Hetherington; information about the BSc in Architecture at the University; information about the University of Glasgow's degrees in Education; papers about the University of Glasgow Department of Extra-Mural Education, Residential Summer School, 1965. DIR/13/16/4/2: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow, 1968-1974 (1 folder): Includes: University of Glasgow Course Document for Management Course: 'Network Planning- Project Planning and Control by Networks'; correspondence about a Summer School: 'Art and Psychopathology' at the Nuffied Centre, Ruchill Hospital; correspondence about the retirement of L R Pickford; correspondence about the appointment of Senate Assessors on University Court; copies of an article 'The Psychology of Ugliness' R W Pickford; correspondence about Tintoretto slides; copy of an article ' "Let the Arts Flourish", a Statement on the Plight of the Arts in Glasgow.'; correspondence about University Lettering; time-table of examinations from the University, Faculties of Arts, Divinity, Law and Science 1973-1974. DIR/13/16/4/3: Papers relating to the Senate of the University of Glasgow, 1973 (1 folder): Includes: Document- 'Proposed First Degree in Planning'- recommendation from the Committee approved by the Senate for the institution of the course; Reports to the Senate of the Joint Board for the Degree of B Arch. DIR/13/16/4/4: Papers and Minutes of meetings of the Senate of the University of Glasgow, 1978 (5 folders): Papers include Agendas, Minutes, Departmental Reports, and Course Documents. (a) Meetings Papers for 11 May 1978, including minutes of 16 Mar 1978 meeting (1 folder) (b) Meetings Papers for 07 Jul 1978, including minutes of 19 Jun 1978 meeting (1 folder) (c) Meetings Papers for 12 Oct 1978, including minutes of 08 Jun 1978 meeting (1 folder) (d) Meetings Papers for 02 Nov 1978, including minutes of 12 Oct 1978 meeting (1 folder) (e) Meetings Papers for Dec 1978, including minutes of 02 Nov 1978 meeting (1 folder) DIR/13/16/4/5: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow, 1973-1981 (1 folder): Includes correspondence about: Architecture and Town Planning; correspondence and papers about a Japanese Festival; correspondence informing Barnes that he has been elected to receive an Honorary Degree from the University of Glasgow; information about graduation ceremonies at the University of Glasgow and Commemoration Day; correspondence about the University of Glasgow obtaining the Mackintosh writing cabinet; papers about the role of women at the University; papers about a presentation to Professor W Walker Chambers; correspondence about Charles Rennie Mackintosh commemorations; various correspondence about Mackintosh events and projects; correspondence about the University Chair of Fine Art; correspondence about University committee meetings; document: 'University of Glasgow Report of the Appointments Committee 1976-1977'; correspondence about the Cargill Memorial Lecture; papers about the Directorship of the Hunterian Museum; correspondence about student accommodation in Glasgow.

Papers and correspondence about the proposed closure of the Ceramics Department to undergraduates. Letters of protest at the proposed closure to be circulated amongst the Governors, a request for information about the marketing of ceramics and a reply from Glasgow School of Art.

Notes and papers regarding staffing including: extracts of minutes detailing staff appointments and conditions; draft letter to Mr King about his duties as Curator and Librarian; Office plan for teaching staff; document of proposed changes to staff; organisational structure charts/diagrams.

Correspondence between Francis Newbery and Sir Henry Craik about the presentation of a Quaich on behalf of the Glasgow School of Art to him for his support of the School.

Papers relating to Bursaries, Grants and Prize Funds. Includes: GOV/11/1: Glasgow Educational Endowments Board and Hutchesons' Hospital and Educational Trust papers, 1883-1903 GOV/11/2: The Hart Trust papers, 1884-1908 GOV/11/3: National Competition of Schools of Science and Art and Art Classes, 1891-1898 GOV/11/4: Bellahouston Bequest Fund papers, 1892-1901 GOV/11/5: Lamont Scholarship, c1900 GOV/11/6: Andrew Carnegie Funds Correspondence, 1901-1905 GOV/11/7: International Exhibition Surplus Fund Application, 1902 GOV/11/8: Corporation Representatives on Outside Bodies papers, 1904-1906 GOV/11/9: Muirhead Bequest papers, 1905 GOV/11/10: Bequest of Mr McCaig of Oban, 1906 GOV/11/11: Prize Fund and Bequest Financial Information, 1979-1994 GOV/11/12: Hospitalfield Scholars, 1993 Business to do with bursaries, grants and prize funds was mainly 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.

Correspondence and papers relating to The Glasgow General Educational Endowments Board and the Hutcheson's Hospital and Hutchesons' Educational Trust. Including: Newspaper clippings from The Glasgow Herald, relating to Glasgow Educational Endowments, 1883; Scheme for the Glasgow General Educational Endowments Board, 1885; Minutes of the Glasgow Educational Endowments Board May 1886; pamphlet about the Glasgow Educational Endowments Bursary and Scholarship Competition, 1886; Draft Provisional Order for the Hutchesons' Hospital and Hutchesons' Educational Trust, April 1903; Extracts from Hutchesons' Provisional Order, 1903.

Correspondence and papers relating to the Hart Trust: a trust formed with a bequest from Robert Hart of Cessnock Park to the Glasgow School of Art in 1884. Papers include: Letter from Robert Hart's Trustees notifying the Glasgow School of Art of the bequest, 12 Nov 1884; Statement of R Hart's Trust in favour of Glasgow School of Art 1887; notes regarding correspondence between the School and Trustees 1888; Draft letter from the School to the Trustees about the bequest, 27 Dec 1897; Hart Trust correspondence and copy letters 1906- Jan 1907; Correspondence and copy letters between the Glasgow School of Art Secretary and the Trustees regarding the Hart Trust and bursaries, 1907-1908; Robert Hart's Trust: Scheme for the Disbursement of the Bequest for the Advancement of the Art of Drawing and Painting in Glasgow, 1907; Conditions and Requirements for the awarding of the Robert Hart Bursaries, 1907.

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

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)

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

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.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the Glasgow Civic Art Association. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/11/1: Papers regarding the Glasgow Civic Arts Association, 1965-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Document: 'Some Proposals for the Redevelopment of the Glasgow Civic Arts Association', a number of copies including drafts; draft minutes of meetings of the Glasgow Civic Arts Association; invitations to meetings; correspondence with the Councillor Reilly, City Chambers, Glasgow, about the Association and its redevelopment; catalogue for the annual exhibition of paintings, by the Civic Arts Association, 1960; correspondence and papers about a Civic Art Association Exhibition, 1966. DIR/13/17/11/2: Papers relating to the Glasgow Civic Arts Association, 1965-1967 (1 folder): Includes: Document: 'Glasgow Civic Art Association, Alteration to Constitution'; papers about the Glasgow Civic Arts Association Annual Exhibition, 1967; details of the inaugural meeting of the Scottish Civic Trust, 1967; minutes of the annual meeting of the Glasgow Civic Art Association; correspondence about Glasgow Civic Art Association meetings; Constitution of the Glasgow Civic Art Association; Exhibition Rules and Regulations for the Association.

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Corporation of Glasgow project to create a Glasgow Cultural Centre. Includes: Newsletter of the 'New Glasgow Society', Jan 1967; several newspaper clippings about Glasgow Corporation's scheme for a cultural centre in Cowcaddens, Glasgow; correspondence about the scheme; paper proposing the use of St Enoch Station and the Hotel as a Cultural Centre; draft proposals for the Cultural Centre; correspondence with Glasgow School of Arts Graduate Association about the scheme; correspondence about meetings to discuss the scheme.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the National Trust for Scotland. Barnes sat on the Council for the National Trust for Scotland due to the Art School's artistic residency at Culzean Hostel, at the National Trust's property Culzean Castle, funded by the Cargill Trust and founded in 1966. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/17/1: Papers and correspondence regarding the National Trust for Scotland, 1966-1968 (1 folder): Includes: The National Trust for Scotland Year Book, 1968; correspondence, agendas, reports and Minutes for National Trust Council meetings; correspondence about hostel and hotel bookings; correspondence and papers about the National Trust's Culzean Castle National Appeal; correspondence with the National Trust about use of Culzean Hostel for visitors other than Glasgow School of Art students; correspondence about National Trust Council visits. DIR/13/17/17/2: Papers and correspondence regarding the National Trust for Scotland, 1967-1969 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence, agendas, meetings papers, reports and Minutes for National Trust Council meetings; list of staff at Culzean Castle and other papers about Culzean Castle and sourrounding areas; documents about a programme of conservation of the countryside; report on Calendar of events for the National Trust for Scotland; The National Trust for Scotland, composition of the Council; document about the Cargill Hostel, Culzean Castle; papers about Culzean Castle National Appeal; National Trust for Scotland Finance Committee papers; National Trust for Scotland, note of Corporate interest and support; papers about membership of the Council of the National Trust; The National Trust for Scotland, Report for Year ended 31 Oct 1967 on Membership, Donations, Legacies, Gifts and Loans; papers about subscriptions; attendance figures for National Trust properties; Note on visits to the United States by the Marquess of Bute, Mr T I Robinson and the Deputy Secretary; some correspondence about Cargill Hostel, Culzean and some reports of the Hostel from Barnes within letters; circulars to members of the Council; correspondence about the Chairmanship of the Council; correspondence about activities to raise money for the Culzean Appeal, e.g. a Marks and Spencer Fashion Show. DIR/13/17/17/3: Papers and correspondence regarding the National Trust for Scotland, 1970-1971 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence between Barnes and Murray Scrimegeour; invitations to National Trust Council meetings and organisational papers for meetings; correspondence about the possibility of an exhibition of paintings by students who attended Culzean; correspondence about Culzean Castle National Appeal. DIR/13/17/17/4: Papers and correspondence regarding the National Trust for Scotland, 1971-72 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence, agendas, meetings papers, reports and Minutes for National Trust Council meetings; summaries of attendance figures to National Trust Properties; circulars to Council members; information about a National Trust for Scotland 'Representative's Conference'; Accounts for the National Trust for Scotland; list of names for election to the Council.

Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence relating to the Victoria & Albert Museum. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/24/1: Papers and correspondence relating to the Victoria & Albert Museum, 1960-1968 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about the V&A and the Glasgow School of Art exchanging some pieces of furniture from their collections; correspondence and papers about a V&A Open Day and conference; brochure about the National Museum Loan Service, School Loans 1966-1968; papers about a V&A conference on School Loans; correspondence and papers about the V&A exhibitions that are available through the Special Loans scheme; papers regarding special loaned exhibitions borrowed by the Art School for example a Modern Jewellery exhibition and an exhibition on Persian Pottery. DIR/13/17/24/2: Papers and correspondence relating to the Victoria & Albert Museum, 1969-1971 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence relating to Circulation Dept Open Day & Conference; Conference Report for a V&A Loan Service Conference, 1969; correspondence about a special loan service to further education establishments; booklet titled 'The National Museum Loan Service: The year's work, 1967-68'.

1 folder of Harry Barnes' Papers relating to the 'XIII Club'. Harry Barnes was invited in 1964 to take up the position on the XIII Club that had been filled by Douglas Percy Bliss before he left Glasgow. Barnes became Honorary Secretary of the Club. Includes: correspondence about Club meetings and events such as dinners, excursions, lectures, and guest nights; correspondence about Barnes' membership of the club; some correspondence about the Adam Smith Club; lists of members of the XIII Club; agendas and meetings papers for the Club; balance sheets and financial statements for the Club; addresses of members of the Club; handwritten notes and minutes for the Club meetings.