Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Key to 1989 Degree Show photograph. Photograph of 1989 Degree Show students on the steps of the Mackintosh Building annotated with the handwritten names of 41 students.

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Leather book cover

GSAA/EPH/11/3/3
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15th century to 17th century

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Leather bound book cover with ornate incised decoration on front and inside cover with gilding and red and blue pigment. Exposed paper underneath leather shows Arabic lettering.

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Letter from Coopers & Lybrand

GSAA/GOV/1/148/2
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1992-1993

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from Coopers & Lybrand dated 23 November 1993 noting an omission from the 1992-93 annual report of a paragraph noting that funds from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council were properly administered.

Letter from the Chairman of the Governors

GSAA/GOV/1/136/2
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1980-1981

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter dated November 1981 from the Chairman of the Governors W Leggat Smith.

It is entitled The Honorary President and regards the acceptance of an honorary president post by Sir Harry Barnes, filling the vacancy left by the death of Dr Jack Coia.

3 copies, inserted into the 1980-1981 annual report (bound and loose)
1 copy, inserted into 1981-1982 annual report (GSA/GOV/1/137)

Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/10
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11 Dec 1921

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from Fra Newbery [Corfe Castle, Dorset], marked private and confidential, re: GSAA/DIR/6/9 and also references to the return of monies collected for the Whistler Memorial in 1909.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/3
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15 Nov 1920

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter signed by 19 members of GSA teaching staff, thanking Henderson for the "work & worry you have expended on our behalf". Signatories include: James M. Dunlop, A. Proudfoot, D. Carleton Smyth and James Gray, Glasgow.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/6
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12 Apr 1922

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from J. W. Dickson [Invercargill, New Zealand] art teacher re: the completion of his Diploma at GSA.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/7
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04 Dec 1918

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from Fra Newbery [Moffat] re: paintings and other items belonging to him, still at GSA, in particular, the painting Memories (with thumbnail sketch).

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/9
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11 Dec 1921

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from Fra Newbery [Corfe Castle, Dorset] requesting the return of items still at GSA belonging to the Newberys, and a list of items to be left to GSA.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/11
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17 Mar 1923

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from Fra Newbery [Corfe Castle, Dorset] re: the Newbery Medal, and general recollections of GSA.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/2
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02 Jun 1920

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from John Burnet, architect re: the appointment of a new Professor of Architecture, Glasgow.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/4
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May 1921

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter signed by 91 GSA students requesting additional lectures.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/1
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Jul 1911

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Report on German Art Education by Professor Eugene Bourdon re: the teaching of Architecture and the Decorative Arts in both Austria & Germany.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/12
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05 Apr 1923

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter from Fra Newbery [Seville] with general reflection on GSA, friendship & the Newbery Medal.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/5
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08 Dec 1921

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter to Patrick S. Dunn (Chairman of Governors) from Walter Blackie re: the cessation of his daughter's Glass-staining Class.

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Letter received by John Henderson, Director of Glasgow School of Art

GSAA/DIR/6/8
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09 Apr 1920

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Re: the lending of a photograph of one of Newbery's paintings for the cover of a new GSA magazine. Corfe Castle, Dorset.

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Letter received by Revel from A E Haswell Miller

GSAA/DIR/7/1/1
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23 Jun 1930

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Miller requests one year's leave of absence to become Keeper of the National Gallery. Includes typescript copy.

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Letter received by Revel from A E Hawell Miller

GSAA/DIR/7/1/3
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01 Jul 1930

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Re: GSAA/DIR/7/1/2 - thanks the committee and Revel for granting him one year's leave of absence.

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Letter received by Revel from George A. Burnett [Jordonhill Teachers Training Centre]

GSAA/DIR/7/1/8
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23 Oct 1931

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Replies to Revel's proposal to employ two student teachers at GSA. Draft reply to reverse in pencil.

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Letter received by Revel from Mr Stockdale, Royal Technical College, Glasgow

GSAA/DIR/7/1/10
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24 Feb 1932

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Regarding fees paid by architecture students for using sports pavilion at Cambuslang.

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Letter received by Revel to James Dunlop Burgess, Educational Institute of Scotland

GSAA/DIR/7/1/6
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26 Sep 1931

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Refers to the ongoing issue of gaining recognition for Scottish Diplomas in England; invites Revel's opinion on forming a committee "representing The Central Institutions" of Scotland.

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Letter received by Simmonds from David Glen

GSAA/DIR/4/18
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15 Oct 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Glen cannot send Simmonds the requested memoranda as the records have been destroyed.

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Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/14
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23 Jul 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Statement of fees, and lists of expenses to be paid by Simmonds.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/19
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21 Oct 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Copy of letter from Department of Science and Art, 13 October 1885, regarding claim made by Simmonds for monies owed for students. Lists of students that have passed Department of Science and Art examinations.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/21
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20 Nov 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Catterns wishes to continue corresponding by post regarding the issue of Simmonds' claims for monies owed.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/17
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08 Sep 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Refers to the GSA janitor's salary, etc.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/16
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29 Aug 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Refers to claim for monies owed, and the exact problem caused by the early termination of Simmonds' position and the "severe suffering" felt by the School because of this.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/15
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03 Aug 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Monies owed by Simmonds and the date at which he left Glasgow School of Art for Derby.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/23
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01 Dec 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

GSA will not pay claim for third grade preparation, refers to money received by Simmonds for students' work undertaken under Greenless, former GSA Headmaster, in 1881. Attached is a list of students in 1885 Third Grade Certificate class (with marks achieved).

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Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Gives a list of those students with incomplete certificates at the date of Simmonds' departure from GSA.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/22
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25 Nov 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Refers to the agreement between Simmonds and GSA Committee as to fees due to Simmonds, and rule change by the Department of Science and Art.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/24
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23 Dec 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Asks Simmonds to write a GSA Headmaster's report for 1885.

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Letter sent by A J R Trendall [Department of Science and Art] to GSA

GSAA/DIR/4/29
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13 Oct 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Affirms GSA claim of £5 for every student awarded the Art Class Teachers' Certificate. GSA Committee may choose whether or not to inform Mr Simmonds of any correspondence passed between them and the Department of Science and Art.

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Letter sent by A J R Trendall [Department of Science and Art] to GSA

GSAA/DIR/4/28
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02 Oct 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Refers to GSA expense claims for awarding students the Art Class Teachers' Certificate.

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Letter sent by Charles Heath Wilson to Henry MacManus

GSAA/DIR/1/1
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05 Mar 1846

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Letter relating to MacManus' difficulties at the School and a request for his assistance in setting up a School of Design in Paisley.

Wilson, Charles Heath

Letter sent by Charles Heath Wilson to Henry MacManus

GSAA/DIR/1/2
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11 Mar 1846

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Request for a list of all casts, ornaments, books and prints in the School.

Wilson, Charles Heath

Letter sent by Col. Donnelly [Science and Art Department Secretary] to GSA

GSAA/DIR/4/30
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29 Oct 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Science and Art Form, No. 838. - requests answer to GSAA/DIR/4/29.

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Letter sent by GSA to the Department of Science and Art

GSAA/DIR/4/27
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31 Oct 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Regarding Mr Simmonds' claims for monies owed, and, his wish for copies of all correspondence concerned with his claims.

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Letter sent by GSA to the Department of Science and Art

GSAA/DIR/4/25
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24 Sep 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Claim for payments for art class teachers and Third Grade students who have passed parts of the Department of Science and Art examinations, and part due to Simmonds.

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Letter sent by GSA to the Department of Science and Art

GSAA/DIR/4/26
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03 Oct 1885

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Request to know porportion of the Department of Science and Art grant is due to Headmaster, and to know from whom Simmonds heard that the Department and GSA were corresponding.

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Letter sent by James Allan Campbell to Charles Heath Wilson