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The Bourdon Building

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the construction and maintenance of the Bourdon Building. Folders as follows: DIR/13/10/4/1: 'Architects Final Brief: Glasgow School of Art, Building Developments', 1970 (1 document): Printed document including information about 'Phase III Bourdon Building', and 'Phase IV' which includes the extension of the Library and the Refectory. DIR/13/10/4/2: Plans of the Glasgow School of Art Department of Architecture, 1970 (1 folder): Plans for Levels 1-7 of the Glasgow School of Art Department of Architecture, Keppie, Henderson & Partners, Oct 1970. DIR13/10/4/3: Papers relating to the Bordon Building, 1970-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about the approval of Architect's Brief for the Bourdon Building, Phase III; correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners about aspects of the Bourdon Building such as heating and the use of the tenement buildings; correspondence about requisitions for the Bourdon Building, for example furniture and equipment; CV information about some staff of the Mackintosh School of Architecture; correspondence about the possibility of student involvement in the Department of Architecture building project; notes upon the 'Teaching Methods' course. DIR/13/10/4/4: Papers and Plans of the Bourdon Building, 1972 (1 folder): Includes: Information about requirements for an Exhibition space for the Department of Town and Country Planning; blank draft requirements form for departments to fill in; 7 folded plans of the Bourdon Building: Elevations, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6. DIR/13/10/4/5: Papers relating to the Bourdon Building including Plans, 1974 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners about building plans; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about services to be installed in the Bourdon Building; correspondence about property on Scott Street; notes of meetings with the Director to discuss the Bourdon Building; correspondence about the building plans and drawings for the Bourdon Building; 3 folded Plans for the Bourdon Building: Assembly Hall Area- Ground Floor, First Floor, and Sections. DIR/13/10/4/6: Papers relating to the Bourdon Building, 1975-1977 (1 folder): Includes: Memorandum about the colour scheme for the Bourdon Building; correspondence and memoranda about loose furnishings and equipment for the Bourdon Building; notes and records of meetings to discuss the Bourdon Building; correspondence about arrangements for the Bourdon Building 'Topping Out' ceremony, 1977; correspondence with the Scottish Development Agency about Bourdon Building Improvement Proposals; papers about the Topping Out Ceremony including an invitation list; correspondence about the proposed closure of Scott Street and pedestrianisation; correspondence about the costs of the Bourdon Building; copy of a financial report for the Bourdon Building, 1977; correspondence about staffing of the Department of Planning; correspondence about a noise problem experienced by St Alyosius' School; correspondence about maintenance of the Bourdon Building for example water ingress and partitioning; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department and others about tenders for work in the Bourdon Building e.g. heating, lifts, electrical work; correspondence about confirmation of the building project for the Bourdon Building; timeline of negotiations for the Bourdon Building project.

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The BBC and STV

Barnes' papers relating to projects and associations with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Scottish Television Limited (STV) television broadcasters. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/3/1: Papers and Correspondence relating to the BBC and STV, 1965-1968 (1 folder): Includes papers and correspondence about: a booklet to be produced by STV about Further Education in Scotland, including text by Barnes; design ideas from the School for the production of an 'STV Award' scheme; invitation for Barnes to appear on a BBC Programme, 'The Glasgow School of Painters'; a BBC programme about Charles Rennie Mackintosh; a BBC/Art School training scheme in Design; papers relating to and minutes of meetings with the BBC to discuss 'Glasgow School of Art's Proposals for Recruitment of Design Potential'; document: 'synopsis for eight 20 minute programmes on Design' by STV; correspondence about a programme on the Glasgow School of Art to be broadcast by the BBC; Barnes' involvement in a schools series 'Living with Design' programme by the BBC and papers about the process of making the programme; a training scheme for graduates interested in television design; draft paper: 'The Contribution Schools of Art Make to the Training of Personnel for the Scottish Film Industry; Art School notice about STV's Scottish Television Awards scheme; papers about a BBC Design Training Scheme. DIR/13/17/3/2: Papers and Correspondence relating to the BBC and STV, 1969-1972 (1 folder): Includes papers and correspondence about: a meeting between the Principals of Art Colleges and the BBC Design Group; people from the BBC coming to take photographs of the Art School; advice about suitable contestants for a BBC quiz programme 'The Generation Gap'; a Farewell Party at the Thomson Foundation Television College; filming in the Art School for a BBC 'Stanley Baxter' programme; filming around the Art School by STV for a programme on Glasgow; script for a programme 'University Notebook' about staff-student relationships at the Scottish Art Colleges. DIR/13/17/3/3: Papers and Correspondence relating to the BBC and STV, 1973-1981 (1 folder): Includes papers and correspondence about: Activities Week at the Art School; transmission details of BBC programmes; call out for participants for a BBC show 'Big Time Cartoonist'; a film about Scottish Crafts; filming an SRC dance; Offer of Engagement and fee information for appearances; a Charles Rennie Mackintosh Programme; an Adult literacy programme; the BBCs Further Education Officer; an agenda regarding the School's involvement in film-making; a 'Draft Proposal for Recruiting Suitable Art School Students for the Television Industry, BBC Scotland.'

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The Association of Art Historians

1 folder of Barnes' papers relating to the Association of Art Historians. Includes: Agenda for a Design History discussion, Sep 1977; paper about Design History in 1977 by Tim Benton; aims of a new Design History Publications Sub-Committee of the Association of Art Historians; synopses of papers on Design and Art History including: 'Bibliography of the History of Design in Great Britain: Some Problems and Issues' by Anthony J Coulson, 'Art and Design History: The Parting of Ways?' by Clive Ashwin, 'The Politics of Advertising' by Jon Bird, 'Stylistic Analysis and its Possibilities', by Stuart Morgan, and others; information about a conference on tubular steel furniture.

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The Arts Council of Great Britain

Barnes' papers and correspondence with the Arts Council of Great Britain. Many of the papers are correspondence arranging for the Art School to book temporary and travelling exhibitions arranged by the Arts Council. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/1/1: Papers and correspondence with the Arts Council of Great Britain, 1964-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Leaflet of conditions for an open painting exhibition 1966, sponsored by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland; correspondence about the Art School allowing the Council the Mackintosh Room for a meeting; correspondence and papers about various exhibitions including: touring exhibitions, a 'Scottish Crafts Exhibition', Young Scottish Sculptors, an open exhibition for Sculpture and Construction, 'Scottish Artists under 30', Renwick exhibition, an exhibition in the Citizens' Theatre, an 'Art and Movement' exhibition, a Peruvian Gold exhibition; correspondence about a 'New Designers Scheme'; correspondence about arrangements for a lecture by Frank Popper arranged by the Arts Council; press release for the 'Art and Movement Exhibition'; timetable of Arts Council exhibitions, Oct 1964; catalogue for the 'Young Scottish Contemporaries' Exhibition, 1963-1964; correspondence about an Arts Council study into 'Youth and the Arts'. DIR/13/17/1/2: Papers and correspondence with the Arts Council of Great Britain, 1967-1980 (1 folder): Includes: Leaflet about the Arts Council of Great Britain; lists of forthcoming exhibitions; correspondence with members about exhibitions; invitation to Barnes to serve on the Scottish Arts Council; a copy of 'The Charter of Incorporation Granted by Her Majesty the Queen to The Arts Council of Great Britain, Seventh day of February 1967'.

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The Architectural Competition

Includes:

  • Conditions of competition, 1896
  • plan of proposed new school, 1896
  • list of architects, 1896
  • correspondence with architects, 1896
  • report relating to the design produced by the architects, Honeyman and Keppie, whose author is probably Charles Rennie Mackintosh and related correspondence, 1896
  • measurer's report, 1897
  • GOV/5/4/1: Conditions of the Competition of Architects for the Proposed new School of Art [3 copies, inc. Sec.'s], Jun 1896
  • GOV/5/4/2: Plan and sections of site for proposed new school [4 copies, inc. Sec.'s and Headmaster's], Jun 1896
  • GOV/5/4/3: Proposed list of architects, not dated
  • GOV/5/4/4: Letter from Campbell, Douglas and Morrison Architects re: cannot take part in competition, 23 Jul 1896
  • GOV/5/4/5: Petition from architects re: the Competition [plus copy], 24 Jul 1896
  • GOV/5/4/6: Reply by Governors to architects, 12 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/7: Letter from architects asking for modification to conditions, 17 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/8: Letter from Mr I. L. Watson, Architect, re: the conditions,  20 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/9: Letter to architects amending conditions, 27 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/10: Architect's Design for Glasgow School of Art, with a description and schedule of its contents, [On cover, an ink drawing of 3 wishbones on tracing paper, by Charles Rennie Mackintosh], 1896
  • GOV/5/4/11: Letter to Directors from James King and Renny Watson choosing the design marked by the "crossed bones", 7 Dec 1896
  • GOV/5/4/12: Letter from Colonel Festing, D.S.A re: his choice of design, 17 Dec 1896
  • GOV/5/4/13: Measurer's report by Robert Scott as to estimated cost of the chosen design, 11 Jan 1897

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie

Textiles

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Textiles Department at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: Correspondence about staffing; correspondence about visits to the School; correspondence about a potential international program in fabric design; Textile Department, Disposition of Equipment; correspondence about ICI Fibres Limited, Knitwear Fashion Show.

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Technical Illustration Papers

Papers about courses in Technical Illustration and about the Society of Industrial Artists. Includes: proof copy of A Edward Harvey's 'Technical Illustrating' (1960); notes on Glasgow School of Art's Technical Illustration Special Course; outline of Scottish Aviation Limited's Training Scheme for Apprentice Technical Artists (instructor, J Steven Mark); correspondence from firms with staff interested in Technical Illustration course; minutes of meetings of Working Party on Technical Illustration and sub-committee on Technical Illustration; summary of replies from companies with apprentices being trained as technical illustrators; correspondence relating to Stow College's 'Technical Illustration' exhibition; City & Guilds booklets ('228. Technical Illustration') and draft regulations and syllabuses; syllabus of Coventry College of Art's Technical Illustration course; Society of Industrial Artists (SIA) Annual Report (1962) and Code of Professional Practice and Conditions of Engagement; biographical notes on officers and candidates for election for SIA (including Jack Howe, John Reid, Stuart Rose, Peter Ray, Ronald Dickens, Alfred Smith, George Adams, David Dry, June Fraser, Peter Gauld, Frank Guille, Ronald Homes, Ronald Ingles, Faith Jaques, Barbara Jones, Roy Kemp, John Lunn, R. Miller Smith, Richard Negus, Ernest Race, Martyn Rowlands, Olive Sullivan, Nigel V. Walters, George Williams, Bernard Blatch); correspondence and notes on SIA new admission scheme; report on Dept of Industrial Design London Visit; notice on 'Restrictions in the Use of Certain Types of Glazes in the Teaching of Pottery'; notes on course for students specialising in pottery and on Pottery Dept.

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Teachers' Timetables

Glasgow School of Art Teachers' Timetables for the Session 1962-1963. Also includes timetables for 1st Year General Course; 4th Year Interior Design; 2nd Year General Course; Evening School; 3rd & 4th Year Pottery; Department of Architecture.

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Teacher Training Papers

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.

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Tapestry Projects and Organisations

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers relating to Tapestry Projects and companies such as the Edinburgh Tapestry Company, of which Barnes was a Director. Includes: Correspondence and papers regarding a Tapestry designed for the new offices of the Scottish Arts Council by Edinburgh Tapestry Company; correspondence about Scottish Arts Council Awards granted to Tapestry students; much correspondence about the tapestry commission from the Scottish Arts Council to create a tapestry for their new premises in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh; correspondence about design submissions for the tapestry commission; the Edinburgh Tapestry Company Limited, Statement of Accounts, 1967; correspondence about an enquiry for a tapestry for the new College of Surgeons; correspondence about Tapestry Designs and comissions for: Newcastle Upon Tyne Civic Centre, the University of Strathclyde, a B P Moorfields project, Major Michael Crichton Stuart of Falkland Palace, Eastbourne Waterworks, a church in Glastonbury, Kent University; correspondence about an exhibition of tapestries; correspondence and papers about various aspects of the Edinburgh Tapestry Co Ltd; correspondence with the Victoria & Albert Museum about tapestries and the Dovecote studio; correspondence about the Dovecote Studios; invitation for Barnes to join the 'comite de patronage' in connection with the 'Deuxieme Bienalle Internationale de la Tapisserie'; correspondence with the International Wool Secretariat; photograph in a mount of a view of an ornate mid-late 19th century sandstone bulding; plans and sketches for the tapestry at the Scottish Arts Council, Charlotte Square; plan for a Tapestry in the Main Entrance Hall of the English Electric Co Ltd, Strand, Aldwitch, 28 Oct 1959.

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Subscriptions and the School Extension Building Fund

Papers relating to subscriptions, funds and donations to the School Extension Building Fund. GOV/5/10/4/1: Papers used in planning the Extension Building Fund (a) Bundle of papers about the moneys raised for the Mackintosh Building in 1894 and 1907 (4 items) (b) Glasgow School of Art Building Fund Appeal booklet produced to raise funds for the completion of the Mackintosh Building, c1907 (5 copies) (c) Programme for the official opening of the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building, 1909 (d) Bundle labelled 'Lists of Names' including lists of subscribers to other charitable funds such as the Carnegie Trust, Paisley Art Institute, the Memorial to David Livingstone, Glasgow Dental Hospital, and The Scottish National Commercial College. Also includes draft letters to the Carnegie Trust from Glasgow School of Art requesting them to renew their grant for equipment of the School, 1920-1926 (11 items) GOV/5/10/4/2: Copy letters, papers and correspondence with the Scottish Education Department regarding funds and Capital Grants for the extension, 1926-1932 (48 items) GOV/5/10/4/3: Appeals for donations to the Extension Building Fund (a) Printed pamphlet: 'The Glasgow School of Art Appeal for £35,000 for School Extension', providing information about the School Extension scheme. Includes a description of the planned extension by architects Messrs John Keppie & Henderson. (b) Bundle of papers labelled 'Donations, Letters sent out'. Copy and draft letters sent out to individuals such as Sir John R. Findlay, James Robb, The Duchess of Atholl, Messrs James Templeton & Co, Robert Rule, Sir Robert Wilson, Sir John Stirling Maxwell, and Sir John J Burnet to request donations to the Extension Fund. File also includes some copies of acknowledgements and thanks for donations, 1926-1927 (37 items) GOV/5/10/4/4: Letters, and copy letters, offering subscriptions to the Glasgow School of Art Extension Fund and notes of individual donations received, 1926-1931 (200 items) GOV/5/10/4/5: Bundle of letters labelled 'Refusals to Subscribe', 1926-1928 (18 items) GOV/5/10/4/6: Bundle of draft and copy letters to subscribers acknowleding and thanking them for their donations. Includes a blank template acknowledgement letter (10 copies), 1926-1927 (25 items) GOV/5/10/4/7: Lists of Donations and Donors (a) Small booklet labelled 'List of Probable Subscribers 1926' including names and addresses of potential donors, 1926 (b) Small booklet labelled 'Building Fund 1926-1927 Donations' including Building Fund list of donations alphabetically arranged, 1926-1927 (c) Bundle of papers labelled 'Building Fund Cash Statements', including various lists of donations and donors to the Extension Fund, 1926-1927 (17 items) (d) Loose pages of Annual Report, pp19-22. Includes 'Appendix VI, The Glasgow School of Art Donations to Extension Fund, to 31 Aug 1929' (e) Printed page pasted onto paper 'Appendix VI, The Glasgow School of Art Donations to Extension Fund, to 31 Aug 1929' (f) Copy of Glasgow School of Art Annual Report 1928-1929 with annotations on pages 20-21, the list of donations to the Extension Fund. (g) Typed sheet: 'Appendix VI, Donations to Extension Fund to Aug 1931'

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Subscriptions and the Building Fund

Letters relating to acquisition of site 1894-1896, records relating to fundraising 1899-1910. GOV/5/3/1: Correspondence with the Bellahouston Bequest Fund re: the site on Renfrew Street and funding, Oct 1894-Jun 1896 GOV/5/3/2: List of subscriptions to the Building Fund, not dated GOV/5/3/3: Letters from subscribers, incl. Bellahouston Fund, SED & J. Keppie, 1901 GOV/5/3/4: Subscriptions received to Building Fund Bundle of letters, nos. 1-45, 1906-1907 GOV/5/3/5: as above., nos. 46-68, 1906-1907 GOV/5/3/6: as above., nos. 69-94, 1906-1907 GOV/5/3/7: Building Fund Bank receipts [bundle] 1899, 1907-1910 GOV/5/3/8: List of subscriptions for the first portion of the building [2 copies], not dated GOV/5/3/9: List of subscriptions for the completion of the building [2 copies], Jun 1907 GOV/5/3/10: Letters refusing subscription [5 items], Jan-Apr 1907 GOV/5/3/11: Notebook - School Extension Fund - lists of subscriptions received and list of deposit receipts, 1906-1910 GOV/5/3/12: Receipts of Deposit and Notices of Loans for money placed in the Glasgow Corporation Loans Fund [14 items], 1907-1909 GOV/5/3/13: Fund-raising Pamphlet for the completion of the School building [4 copies], not dated [c1907] GOV/5/3/14: Miscellaneous papers re: fund-raising [3 items], not dated

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Sub-Committees of the Board of Governors

Papers and Minutes of the sub-committees that report to the Board of Governors. The names and remits of these committees have changed over time and this is reflected in the series description and administrative histories for each sub-committee. Sub-Committees are as follows: GOV/12/1: Audit Committee, 1993-2017 GOV/12/2: Business Committee, 2000-2017 GOV/12/3: Chairman's Committee, 1989-2000 GOV/12/4: Estates Committee, 1990-2017 GOV/12/5: Finance Committee, 1991-2000 GOV/12/6: Investment Committee, 2009-2017 GOV/12/7: Museums & Archives Committee, 1998-2017 GOV/12/8: Personnel Committee, 1987-2017

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Sub-Committees of the Academic Council

Papers and minutes of sub-committees that report(ed) to the Academic Council. Sub-committees are as follows: AC/3/1: General Purposes Committee, 1973-1990 AC/3/2: Academic Standards Committee, 1990-2000 AC/3/3: Director's Advisory Committee, 1983-1990 AC/3/4: Library Committee, 1975-1992 AC/3/5: Research Committee, 1992-1997 AC/3/6: Course Committees, 1992-1994 AC/3/7: Examinations and Joint Examinations Committees, 1986-2000 AC/3/8: Student/Staff Consultative Committee Minutes, 1994

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Students' Material Store

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the Students' Material Store. Folders as follows: DIR/13/7/5/1: Folder labelled 'Material Shop, 1964-1968' (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about the premises; notes about the costs to students for materials; correspondence about staffing of the shop and the position of 'Assistant Saleswoman'; notices about queueing in the Students' Marerial Store. DIR/13/7/5/2: Papers and Correspondence relating to the Students' Material Store, 1973-1975 (1 folder) Includes: Correspondence and papers about the Garthamlock Neighbourhood Development Committee appealing to the School to help furnish their Art Group with supplies; correspondence about alumni being able to use the shop; correspondence about Students' Material Store Expenses; document: 'Figures related to materials and equipment expenditure incurred by the Art Students in the four Central (Art) Institutions, 1973; correspondence about staffing of the store; correspondence with Customs and Excise relating to VAT on the School Shop. DIR/13/7/5/3: Papers relating to the Students' Material Store (SMS) and SMS Committee, 1973-1977 (1 folder): Includes: Invitations to meetings of the Students' Material Store (SMS) Committee; some Minutes of meetings of the Advisory Committee on the Students' Material Store; correspondence about discounts for large orders; correspondence about the salaries of staff in the School Shop; Students' Material Store, Sales Comparison, 1973-1974, and 1974-1975; document: 'Figures related to materials and equipment expenditure incurred by the Art Students in the four Central (Art) Institutions, 1973.

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Student/Staff Consultative Committee Minutes

A folder of a selection of Student/Staff Consultative Committee Minutes for session 1992/93, written up, Jan 1994. Includes Student/Staff meetings for Departments and Courses: Master of Fine Art; Sculpture; Printmaking; Photography; Environmental Art; Painting; Historical & Critical Studies; Silversmithing & Jewellery; Printed & Knitted Textiles; Product Design; Interior Design; Graphic Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Ceramics; First Year Studies; Mackintosh School of Architecture.

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Student Society Events and Visits

Folder of papers regarding Student Representative Council, the Fashion Show, Glasgow School of Art Drama Club and other student events and visits. Includes: Notes on a Board of Studies meeting with the SRC; Notice of the SRC elections and Principal Office Bearers, 1966-1967; notice about the election of the Art School Charities Queen; correspondence about the Cartha Athletic Club, Rugby Section; correspondence about the Art Students' Summer Show, 1964; Notice of the Student Summer Show Prize Lists, 1959 & 1961; further papers about the Student Summer Show e.g. a catalogue for 1959 and Agenda for the opening ceremony, 1959; correspondence about the Art School Christmas Ball; 'Memorandum on the control and conduct of Student Dances in the Glasgow School of Art'; papers and correspondence about the Glasgow School of Art Drama Club productions, such as: 'The Crucible' 1967, 'The Decline and Fall of Kevin Walker' 1966, Tiger at the Gates 1965, 'All My Sons' 1959; correspondence about acquiring a Record Player for the Drama Club; notes on the Dramatic Society's sale of tickets; list of staff who attended a Dramatic Society production; programmes, cast lists, and tickets for Dramatic Society Productions; programme for the Scottish Union of Students, Student Drama Fesitval, 1965; correspondence about paintings to be taken to Jordanhill for an Exhibition, 1965; pressclippings about the Drama Club Productions; note of SRC expenditure, 1963-1965; note of Matriculation Fees, 1966-1967; programme for the Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show, 1966; tickets for the Fashion Show; Programme for the Fashion Show 1965; correspondence about costs of the Fashion Show and other organisational matters; correspondence about the Glasgow School of Art Film Society; correspondence and papers about student visits to and from Stuttgart Akademie, 1967-1969 e.g. itineraries, flight bookings, correspondence and timetables.

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Student Representative Council (SRC) and other Student Associations

Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Student Representative Council (SRC) and other Student Clubs and Associations. Folders as follows: DIR/13/7/4/1: Folder labelled 'Student Christian Movement', 1964-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with St Stephen's Parish Church about the pastoral care of the students; notice of a Christmas Service by the Reverend Dr Angus T Stewart in the Lecture Theatre, 1968; programme of the Christmas Service; correspondence with the Scottish Secretary of State about a Student Association application for a licence to sell alcohol; correspondence about the Scottish Churches' House about the 'Scotland Consultation' event, 1969 and other meetings and events; correspondence about Christmas Services at the Art School and other Services; 'The Glasgow School of Art Student Christian Movement Account of Income and Expenditure for Session 1966-1967'; Order of Service documents for various Services at the Art School; correspondence with the Scottish Churches Council; correspondence with the Student Christian Movement; correspondence with Councillor JD Kelly about the Student Christian Movement. DIR/13/7/4/2: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1965-1967 (1 folder): Includes: Notice of results of elections to SRC positions, 1966-1967; notices of SRC Office bearers; correspondence about the counselling of students with regard to mental health and welfare; notice of Matriculation fees, 1966-1967; correspondence about student activities; draft document: 'Rules regarding Students' Societies & Clubs'; minutes of an SRC meeting, 1966; notice about SRC elections; correspondence about the 'Mackintosh Club 66'; correspondence with the SRC about limiting the use of the Mackintosh Room due to potential damage of the furniture; memos for SRC members; correspondence with the SRC about matters such as the new proposed Code of Discipline for students, and Grant cut-backs; correspondence with the Scottish Union of Students about membership and other matters. DIR/13/7/4/3: Folder labelled 'SRC Russian Visit Feb 1966' (1 folder): Papers and correspondence about the organisation of a 'Visit of a Group of Soviet Artists and Sculptors to the Glasgow School of Art, Fri 24 Jun 1966'. Includes papers such as organisational correspondence; timetables; Report by the SRC on the visit; budget and expenditure; programmes; etc. DIR/13/7/4/4: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1967-1970 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers about the forming of the 'Students' Association' with the aim of 'obtaining and the government of premises for the provision of activities'; document: 'The Glasgow School of Art Students Representative Council, Receipts and Payments Account for the period from 01 Jun 1969 to 29 May 1970'; The Student Association/Union Accounts, 1970; correspondence with the SRC about presence at meetings; correspondence about Insurance Arrangements at Central Institutions; correspondence about the Students' Material Store; correspondence with the SRC about School premises; correspondence about the SRC Constitution. DIR/13/7/4/5: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1968-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Notices of the Executive Committee of the SRC and Principal Office Bearers; correspondence about the premises of the School and the SRC; note of the SRC Budget 1969; correspondence about SRC finance and accounts; some minutes of SRC meetings; some minutes of other committee meetings discussing SRC matters; notes about the 'Associateship Course' at the School; correspondence between the SRC President and Harry Barnes; notices of meetings; notice to students and staff about the SRC liquor licence; 'Students' Association, Revised Constitution, Bye-laws and Standing Order', 1968; correspondence with Hamilton College of Education; handwritten document; 'Diploma Presentation Speech by SRC President', 1969; typed copies of the Diploma Presentation Speech, 1969; pressclipping about the Scottish Union of Students; paper: 'The Basic Principles involved in a Disciplinary Machinery for Colleges'; sheets of costings for events; SRC 'Constitutional Byelaws and Standing Order Amendments'; correspondence with the Scottish Union of Students about student exchanges; correspondence about the Czech Students Appeal Fund; Glasgow School of Art Students' Association, Financial Report, 1968-1969; notes of a meeting between the Director and the SRC; correspondence regarding visits to the School hosted by the SRC; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about topics such as student discipline and legislation affecting Central (Art) Institutions; copy of the Glasgow School of Art Code of Discipline; correspondence about the new constitution of the SRC; notes of meetings of the Scottish Union of Students; handwritten report on social amenities; note of student material costs. DIR/13/7/4/6: Papers relating to the Students' Association and SRC Constitutions and Amendments, 1968-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Glasgow School of Art Students' Association, Revised Constitution, Bye-Laws and Standing Order, Mar 1968; note of 'SRC Constitution, Proposed Finance Clauses'; note of Constitution amendments; another, undated, copy of the 'Students' Association, Revised Contitution, Bye-Laws and Standing Orders'; annotated copy of 'Constitution, Bye-Laws and Standing Orders of the Students' Representative Council of the Glasgow School of Art'; Scottish Union of Students, Standing Orders, Feb 1970. DIR/13/7/4/7: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1971-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about SRC accounts and money owed; notes of SRC elections, results, and office holders; correspondence about a 'Young Worker Seminar' organised by the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges; correspondence congratulating the SRC on the Fashion Show; newspaper clipping about student protest; correspondence between Harry Barnes and the SRC President about various matters; Student Information Service Constitution; correspondence about the publication of an SRC Student Handbook; correspondence about a potential snack bar in the Haldane Building; SRC President's Report for Session 1970-1971; correspondence about the SRC Constitution; circular letter about Hornsey College of Art's Student Action Committee; working paper on the system of Art Education; document: 'The nature of formal design education: an extract from What is Design by Norman Potter'; a study paper by DJ Warren Piper about structures of an art college; correspondence with the Scottish Union of Students; notes for meeting of the Chairman's Committee and members of the SRC. DIR/13/7/4/8: Papers relating to the Student Representative Council (SRC), 1974-1975 (1 folder): Includes: Notes about the election of Office Bearers; invitations to SRC events; correspondence with the City of Glasgow Parks Department about Sports Facilities in Glasgow; correspondence with the Glasgow Students Charities Appeal about topics such as damage to buildings and a lease of the School Refectory; Course Proposals from the SRC to Harry Barnes; Draft letter to students from Barnes about Social Education for students; correspondence about centralised premises for recreation of students; correspondence with the National Union of Students about student representation on the governing board of Central Institutions; correspondence and papers about Fashion Show finances.

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Student Representative Council (SRC) and Exhibition Papers

Papers and correspondence relating to SRC-related projects and issues and Exhibitions. Includes: papers relating to the suggested SRC Board resignation and ensuing 'revolution'; (non-) payment of Burns Supper tickets; notices about poor behaviour and vandalism on visit of Edinburgh students and at Student Dance; notes relating to Fashion Show (1960); notices on Christmas Ball (1958); retiral of Mr. Leggatt (Janitor); exhibition of contemporary prints; lecture on 'The Developing Process' (with related correspondence); exhibition of work produced during Easter sketching visit to the Highlands; Berlin exhibition (Karl Otto); exhibition of wood-engravings by Agnes Miller Parker; exhibition of decorations for Galston Parish Church; exhibition of contemporary Danish design; exhibition of 'Ephemera Typographica'; exhibition of chairs by students of Interior Design; exhibition of illustrated books (largely from GSA Library); exhibition of drawings by German Romantics; exhibition of Modern German Graphic Design.

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Student record cards

The cards record the student's name, date of birth, date of admission, educational background, courses taken and marks and awards gained. Some cards have a photograph attached to the back.

  • GSAA/REG/7/1: index cards for students who obtained a diploma, 1920s-1970s
  • GSAA/REG/7/2: index cards for students who failed to obtain a diploma, 1920s-1970s
  • GSAA/REG/7/3: index cards for students who obtained a certificate, 1920s-1930s

Student Finances and Expenses

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Student Finances such as Grants, Allowances, and Expenses. NB Most of 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 as follows: DIR/13/7/3/1: Folder of papers relating to Student Allowances, 1961 (1 folder): Includes: Questionnaires filled out by students about their Allowances for a Scottish Education Department, Standing Advisory Committee on Grants to Students exercise. DIR/13/7/3/2: Folder labelled 'Student Grants', 1965-1966 (1 folder): Mostly documents estimating student expenditure on materials. Includes: Expenditure statement of the 'Matriculation Fund'; document: 'Scottish Education Department, Standing Advisory Committee on Grants to Students, Inquiry re Cost of Materials'; correspondence about the costs of student materials; correspondence about specific student grants; correspondence with the Scottish Education Council about their Standing Advisory Committee on Grants to Students; correspondence about Maintenance Grants; lists of the costs of instruments and materials for students, handwritten and typed; estimates of student expenses for different departments. DIR/13/7/3/3: Folder of papers about student expenditure, 1965-1969 (1 folder): Includes: Handwritten expenses for the DWT Cargill Hostel, Culzean Castle, 1967; handwritten expenses for the 'Wester Ross Survey'; typed expenses for the DWT Cargill Hostel, Culzean Castle 1967; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about sums allocated for vacation courses and study visits; document: 'Estimate of Expenditure on Study Visits and Industrial Experience for Session 1967-68'; 'Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, Student Expenses'; list of the cost of instruments and materials for students, 1965; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about 'Students' Allowance'. DIR/13/7/3/4: Papers Relating to the Glasgow Educational Trust, 1972 (1 folder): Includes references for Glasgow School of Art students applying to the Glasgow Educational Trust for study grants and bursaries and correspondence about student applications.

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Student enrolment forms

Student enrolment forms for architecture, town planning, Saturday morning and evening classes. Details recorded include register number, name, address, date, date of birth, occupation, subject of study, whether object of study is to qualify as a teacher, dates of attendance if former student, educational qualifications, value of any bursary or maintenance grant, contributing authority, fees.

Student Correspondence Files

Harry Barnes' alphabetical student correspondence files. Correspondence between Barnes and GSA students about topics such as: invitations to parties; references and reports; placements and internships; scholarships and prizes; student performance; commissions and projects; student accomodation; appeals; student allowances; and applications for further study. Correspondents include individuals such as John Byrne and Alasdair Gray. NB: These papers contain sensitive information and are therefore closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection Legislation. Folders as follows: DIR/13/7/7/1: Student Files, 'A-B', 1964-1980 DIR/13/7/7/2: Student Files, 'C-F', 1964-1980 DIR/13/7/7/3: Student Files, 'G', 1964-1980 DIR/13/7/7/4: Student Files, 'H-J', 1964-1980

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Structure of the Board of Governors

Folder of papers and correspondence concerning changes in the structure and responsibilities of the Board of Governors: GOV/4/6/1: Papers and correspondence, 1982-1989 (1 folder) GOV/4/6/2: Papers and correspondence, 1991 (1 folder) GOV/4/6/3: Papers and correspondence, 1993 (1 folder)

The Glasgow School of Art

Structure and Constituton

Papers relating to the administration of the Glasgow School of Art and the constitution of its governing bodies. Folders as follows: DIR/13/2/1/1: Document titled 'The Administrative Organization of the Glasgow School of Art', by H Jefferson Barnes, Jan 1969 (1 document). Includes information about the Board of Governors, and its sub-committees. DIR/13/2/1/2: Folder titled 'New Constitution', 1970-1973 (1 folder). Includes papers and correspondence regarding the constitution of the Board of Governors, and the Scottish Education Department's views on appointing bodies.

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Strategic Plans

Strategic Plans, laying out the future directions, functions and priorities for the Glasgow School of Art. From 1988 the document was named a 'Corporate Plan', with the exception of 1989 when the document was named an 'Institutional Plan'. From 1993 onwards the document is referred to as a 'Strategic Plan'. From GOV/8/24 (2012) Strategic Plans are digital PDF files that can be found on the Glasgow School of Art website and files are also stored by Archives and Collections. Strategic Plans include: GOV/8/1/1: 1988 (a) Glasgow School of Art Corporate Plan, draft copy (1 volume) (b) Glasgow School of Art Corporate Plan, as submitted to SED 22 Dec 1988 (1 volume) (c) Later copy of Glasgow School of Art Corporate Plan 1988/89-1991/92 (1 volume) (d) Folder of papers submitted for the School's Corporate Plan 1988 (1 folder) GOV/8/1/2: 1989 (a) Summaries of Contributions to the Institutional Plan 1989 (1 volume) (b) Glasgow School of Art Institutional Plan, Academic Years 1989-90 to 1992-93, August 1989 (1 volume) (c) Glasgow School of Art Institutional Plan, Academic Years 1989-90 to 1992-93, August 1989, Master Copy (1 folder) (d) Institutional Plan Academic Years 1989-1990 to 1992-1993, August 1989, Annexes (1 volume) (e) The Mackintosh School of Architecture Institutional Plan 1989 (1 volume) (f) Mackintosh School of Architecture Institutional Plan 1989-1992, Annexes (1 volume) (g) Folder of draft documents for the 1989 Institutional Plan (1 folder) (h) School of Design and Craft Institutional Plan draft documents, 1989 (1 folder) GOV/8/1/3: 1990 (a) Institutional Plan 1990, Financial Years 1989-90 to 1993-94 (1 volume) (b) Institutional Plan 1990, Reports from Schools and Departments (1 document) GOV/8/1/4: 1991 (a) Corporate Plan 1991-92 Draft (1 volume) (b) Corporate Plan 1991, Financial Years 1991-1992 to 1994-1995 (1 volume) (c) Corporate Plan 1991, Financial Years 1991-1992 to 1994-1995 ammended copy, (1 volume) (d) Corporate Plan 1991, Appendices (1 volume) GOV/8/1/5: 1992 (a) Corporate Plan 1992, Financial Years 1992/3-1995/6, Document A (1 volume) (b) Corporate Plan 1992, Financial Years 1992/3-1995/6, Document A, annotated draft copy (1 volume) (c) Corporate Plan 1992, Financial Years 1992/3-1995/6, Document B (1 volume) (d) Corporate Plan 1992, Financial Years 1992/3-1995/6, Document C. Additional Resources to Fund Aspirations (1 volume) GOV/8/1/6: 1993 (a) Master copy of the 1993 Strategic Plan (1 folder) (b) Strategic Plan 1993/94-1996/97 and Annual Planning Statement, June 1993 (1 volume) (c) Folder of draft documents for the 1993 Strategic Plan (1 folder) GOV/8/1/7: 1994 (a) Details of revisions to the 1993-1994 Strategic Plan including the Annual Planning Statement (1 volume) (b) Details of revisions to the 1993-1994 Strategic Plan including the Annual Planning Statement, Master Copy (1 folder) GOV/8/1/8: 1995 (a) Review of Existing Strategic Plan and Annual Planning Statement 1995-1996, Master Copy (1 folder) (b) Review of Existing Strategic Plan and Annual Planning Statement 1995-1996 (1 volume) GOV/8/1/9: 1996 & 1997 (a) Strategic Plan 1997 & Academic Plan 1996/97/98/99/2000, Master Copy (1 folder) (b) Strategic Plan 1997 & Academic Plan 1996/97/98/99/2000 (1 volume) GOV/8/1/10: 1998 Strategic Plan & Academic Plan 1998/99/2000/2001/2002 (1 volume) GOV/8/1/11: 1999 (a) Strategic Plan 1999-2003 (1 volume) (b) Strategic Plan 1999 papers (1 folder) GOV/8/1/12: 2000 (a) Strategic Plan 2000-2004 (1 volume) (b) Strategic Plan 2000-2004, summary (1 volume) GOV/8/1/13: 2001 (a) Strategic Plan 2001-2005 (1 volume) (b) Strategic Plan 2001-2005 papers (1 folder) GOV/8/1/14: 2002 (a) Strategic Plan 2002-2006 (1 volume, digital file also exists) GOV/8/1/15: 2003 (a) Strategic Plan 2003-2007 (1 volume, digital file also exists) (b) Draft Strategic plan for the Board of Governors 2003-2007 (1 folder) GOV/8/1/16: 2004 (a) Strategic Plan 2004-2008 (1 volume, digital file also exists) (b) Strategic Plan 2004-2008 Summary (1 volume, digital file also exists) (c) Draft Strategic Plan for the Board of Governors 2004-2008 (1 folder) GOV/8/1/17: 2005 (a) Strategic Plan 2005-2006 Update on 2004-2008 plan (1 volume, digital file also exists) (b) Strategic Plan 2005-2006 Update on 2004-2008 plan, Summary (1 volume, digital file also exists) (c)  Draft Strategic Plan for the Board of Governors 2005-2006 Update on 2004-2008 plan (1 folder) GOV/8/1/18: 2006 (a) Strategic Plan 2006-2007 Update on 2004-2008 plan (1 volume, digital file also exists) (b) Strategic Plan 2006-2007 Update on 2004-2008 plan, Summary (1 volume, digital file also exists) (c)  Draft Strategic Plan and Progress Reports for the Board of Governors 2006-2007 Update on 2004-2008 plan (1 folder) GOV/8/1/19: 2007 (a) Strategic Plan 2007-2008 Update on 2004-2008 plan (1 volume, digital file also exists) (b) Strategic Plan 2007-2008 Update on 2004-2008 plan, Summary (1 volume, digital file also exists) (c)  Draft Strategic Plan and Progress Reports for the Board of Governors 2007-2008 Update on 2004-2008 plan (1 folder) GOV/8/1/20: 2008 (a) Strategic Plan 2008-2012 (1 volume, digital file also exists) (b) Institutional Priorities for 2008-2009 (1 document) GOV/8/1/21: 2009 (a) Institutional Priorities for 2009-2010 (1 document) (b) Draft Strategic Plan and Progress Reports for the Board of Governors 2009-2010 Update on 2008-2012 plan (1 folder) GOV/8/1/22: 2010 (a) Institutional Priorities for 2010-2011 (1 document) (b) Draft Strategic Plan and Progress Reports for the Board of Governors 2010-2011 Update on 2008-2012 plan (1 folder) GOV/8/1/23: 2011 (a) Institutional Priorities for 2011-2012 (1 document) (b) Draft Strategic Plan and Progress Reports for the Board of Governors 2011-2012 Update on 2008-2012 plan (1 folder) GOV/8/1/24: 2012 (a) Strategic Plan 2012-2015: GSA2025 Strategic Plan, Milestone Plan 01/ 2012-15 (1 document, digital file also exists) (b) Draft Strategic Plan and Progress Reports for the Board of Governors GSA2025 Strategic plan, Milestone Plan 2012-2015 (1 folder) (c) GSA2025:01,  Operational Plan 2012-2013 (1 document, digital only) (d) Internationalisation Strategy Plan for 2012-2015 (1 document, digital only) GOV/8/1/25: 2013 (a) GSA2025:01, Operational Plan 2013-2014 (1 document, digital only) GOV/8/1/26: 2014 (a) GSA2025:01, Operational Plan 2014-2015 (1 document, digital only) GOV/8/1/27: 2015 (a) Strategic Plan 2015-2018 (1 document, digital only)

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Strategic Change Initiative

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)

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