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Working Papers of Francis Newbery

Working Papers of Francis Newbery. Reports and papers from Newbery's time as Director of the School. Papers as follows: DIR/5/38/2/1: Total Abstinence Pledge card signed by the School Janitor Alex Russell and countersigned by Francis Newbery as witness, in envelope, 07 Jan 1902 (1 item). DIR/5/38/2/2: Typewritten report on the Turin Exhibition by Newbery, 1902 (11 pages). DIR/5/38/2/3: Handwritten document: 'School of Art, Central Institution, Resolutions', regarding topics such as the scheme of work and the Scottish Education Department. Looks like comment on another document with paragraphs numbered, c1910 (6 pages). DIR/5/38/2/4: Correspondence and papers relating to the National Art Survey, 1909-1912 (1 folder).

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Working Papers of Douglas Percy Bliss

Working papers of Douglas Percy Bliss. Includes papers such as external Committee minutes and papers, for example the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, and the Council for Industrial Design; notes for papers and lectures on Art subjects; correspondence on matters such as the training of Art Teachers; reports, itineraries and advice for travelling abroad; reports of visits to Exhibitions and other Art Schools; inventories and apparatus lists; Notices and circular letters for staff and students; Assessors' Reports; papers on School Departments such as Design & Craft, Drawing & Painting, a proposed Photographic Department, and Honours level; Timetables; and Governors Committee Meetings papers. Folders as follows: DIR/12/2/1: The Annual Conference of the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, papers, 1921-1958 DIR/12/2/2: Lectures by Bliss, 1946-1947 DIR/12/2/3: Notices and Documents, 1949-1950 DIR/12/2/4: Reports of Visits to the Festival Exhibition in London, 1951 DIR/12/2/5: Notices and Reports, 1951 DIR/12/2/6: Visits to the English Provincial & London Art Schools, 1952 DIR/12/2/7: Apparatus & Equipment list, 1952-1959 DIR/12/2/8: Mixed Papers about Assessment, Departments and Courses, 1952-1959 DIR/12/2/9: Student Representative Council (SRC) and Exhibition Papers, 1952-1963 DIR/12/2/10: Assessors' Reports, 1953-1963 DIR/12/2/11: Industrial Design Papers, 1953-1962 DIR/12/2/12: Travels Abroad, Reports, 1953-1962 DIR/12/2/13: Inventory of Equipment, Textiles Department, 1954 DIR/12/2/14: Central (Art) Institutions Scotland, Minutes, 1954-1963 DIR/12/2/15: Annual Report Papers, 1955-1962 DIR/12/2/16: Teacher Training Papers, 1956-1962 DIR/12/2/17: Technical Illustration Papers, 1956-1964 DIR/12/2/18: The Council of Industrial Design, Papers and Minutes, 1958-1960 DIR/12/2/19: Letters to Staff, 1958-1962 DIR/12/2/20: Report on the Curriculum of Senior Secondary School, 1959 DIR/12/2/21: Proposed Photographic Department and Various Notices, 1959-1964 DIR/12/2/22: Two Papers by Misha Black, 1959-1960 DIR/12/2/23: Glasgow Arts Theatre Trust Papers, 1960 DIR/12/2/24: Design and Crafts Papers, 1960-1964 DIR/12/2/25: Architecture Papers, 1960-1964 DIR/12/2/26: Drawing & Painting Department Papers, 1961 DIR/12/2/27: 'Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Architect of the Glasgow School of Art' by D P Bliss, 1961 DIR/12/2/28: Honours Courses, Papers, 1961-1963 DIR/12/2/29: Scottish Certificate of Education, and other Papers relating to Art Training, 1962 DIR/12/2/30: Teachers' Timetables, 1962-1963 DIR/12/2/31: Governors Committee Papers, 1957-1964

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Visits to Glasgow School of Art

Harry Barnes' papers relating to visits by individuals and groups to the Glasgow School of Art. Papers are mainly correspondence regarding the organisation of visits and thanks following visits. Papers also include some programmes for School visits. Folders as follows: DIR/13/13/5/1: Papers regarding visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1966-1967 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about visits from: Technische Hochschule Graz, Austria for an Architect's study visit, including a programme for the visit; Raymond C Prior to view the interior of the Art School; Pauline Vogelpoel of The Contemporary Arts Society to see the Mackintosh Building and Dovecote Studio; Margaret Strachan from the William Morris Gallery; representatives from Richard Sheppard, Robson & Partners Architects; The Victorian Society and a group of Scots, English and American students to see the Mackintosh building; Dutch students studying Architecture, Planning and Engineering, on a tour of Scotland; the Architectural Students' Group (ARTEC); students from Manchester College of Art and Design; pupils from The Academy in Cumnock; Professor Bohn and a party of students of Architecture from The Technical University in Aachen. DIR/13/13/5/2: Papers regarding visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1968 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about visits from: Professor van Heyningen to see the Mackintosh Building; students from the Liverpool College of Building; students from Leeds School of Architecture; the Oberburgermeister or Nurnberg; 'Partick Methodist Friendship Evening' members; John L Paterson of Paterson Architects; Latin-American planning professionals; Bill Gilmour to visit and photograph the Art School; Eduard Sekler to see Mackintosh's work; architects from the Architectural Association London; James Connoly from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria; students from Oxford School of Architecture; pupils from Allan Glen's School; Paul K Floyd; Fiona Alexander; Architecture students from Austria; Filipe Alison from the University of Naples, faculty of Architecture. DIR/13/13/5/3: Papers regarding visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1969-1970 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about visits from: R A Lee, student of Three Dimensional/Interior Design at Brighton Polytechnic to take some photographs of the School; Architects from Yugoslavia; G Vendevelde from the Niagara College of Applied Arts to find out about teaching Graphic and Commercial Art; Professor William Jordy and Professor Allen Brooks; staff and students from Notre Dame College of Education; students from the University of Puerto Rico; Louise Strom, librarian of 'Konstindustriskolan', Sweden; Leslie Jones of the Department of Education and Science, Wales; The Plastics Institute, London; the Society of Chemical Industry; The Lord and Lady Clark of Saltwood Castle; the Savings Bank of Glasgow Camera Club; the BBC to film in the Ceramics Department; the Partick Camera Club; P R Hall, an Architecture Student from Sheffield University; group of Architects from Cumbernauld; party from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, including a programme for their visit; Gene Butt of the Ontario College of Art; pupils of the Mary Erskine School for Girls; The Architecture Society, University of Strathclyde; Architecture students from Leicester College of Art; members of the Colour Group; Professor Zuk, School of Architecture at the University of Virginia. DIR/13/13/5/4: Papers regarding visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1971-1972 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about visits from: Leeds School of Architecture; the Glasgow Society of Women Artists; the High Commissioner of Canada; Pauline Moss from the South Australian Institute of Technology; Linda McKean, Architecture Student at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne; Francis Carr, lecturer at Ravensbourne and Hornsey Colleges of Art to see the Mackintosh Collections; members of the 'New Glasgow Society'; Edinburgh Arts Summerschool students; the Victorian Society; Mr J A Walter from Ontario College of Art; William Jackson of Associated Weavers Limited; a group from Copenhagen; J H Swann of Design Canada; pupils from Castle Douglas High School; Julie Brinton, Manchester Polytechnic; Professor C de Seta, University of Reggio, Calabria, Italy; representatives from British Olivetti Limited; students from Jordanhill College of Education; Sylvia Schlossinger, an art student from Sao Paolo, Brazil; Howard Tanner, Australian Architect; David St John, Architect recently qualified from a London School of Architecture; Mr Ford Kennedy, Vice President of the Ford Foundation; J Laraway, student from Lancaster College of Art about to begin a thesis on Mackintosh; group from the Society of Architectural Historians, USA; a research student from Nottingham University; Crawforddyke Social Club; Dean J Norwood Bosserman, University of Virginia. Also includes a programme for a Special Activities Week at the School, 1971. DIR/13/13/5/5: Papers regarding visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1973-1974 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about visits from: Eric Clements of Wolverhampton Polytechnic; J Garth Reynolds of Reynolds Woodware Ltd to see Mackintosh work; Robert Macfarlane from the Prahran College of Advanced Education; Alexander Macgregor who would like to take colour slides of the Mackintosh Building; National Art Collections Fund, including visit programme; Lynne Walker studying the History of Architecture at the University of London; a group of Italian Architects; group of students from Leeds Polytechnic; Susan Forsyth, jornalist working on behalf of the magazine Inhabit; Ian Gibson, architecture student of Newcastle upon Tyne to see the Bourdon Building; Bearsden Art Club; Tom Gleghorn from Sturt College of Advanced Education, South Australia; members of Hamilton Soroptimist Club; Tobias Faber of Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi; members of the University of Glasgow Ladies' Club; members of the Glasgow Jewish Discussion group. DIR/13/13/5/6: Papers regarding visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1976 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about visits from: members of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain; Colin Barrie of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Dr Carmel Murtagh, Carysfort College, Dublin; Lyon Roussel, Representative Designate of the British Council in the USA; students of Washington State University; Dutch Architects visiting Glasgow; students from Escuela Technica Superior de Arquitectura, Barelona, Spain; a Spanish Architect studying at Heriot Watt University; University of Strathclyde Women's Club; the Association of Art Historians; the Education Committee of the Corporation of the City of Aberdeen; Hugh A W Roche of Kincorth Academy; Mr D C Peebles from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. DIR/13/13/5/7: Papers regarding visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1977 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about visits from: Mrs Montgomery from South Africa; Peter Forgacs from Hungary to find out about the Arts in education in Britain; student group from the Polytechnic of North London; the Italian Consul; the Guild of Carpet Designers; E Alan White, of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for research on Mackintosh; Norman R Dack from the Department of Art and Design, Bendigo College of Advanced Education, Victoria, Australia; Christine Rousselot, student from the School of Architecture, Nancy, France, to see Mackintosh work; Joseph McCulloch from The Cleveland Institute of Art, Ohio, to see the Mackintosh Building; staff from Manchester Polytechnic to see the Embroidery and Weaving Department of the School; students from the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, University of York; Louis Hellman, Architect, Designer and Illustrator, to see the Mackintosh Building; Mr and Mrs Bohus of Hungary; Peter Prangnell, School of Architecture, University of Toronto, to see the Mackintosh Building.

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Visiting Lecturers

Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence relating to academics invited to the Glasgow School of Art to deliver single lectures or a series of lectures for the Students. Folders include correspondence with those invited to give talks and lectures at the Glasgow School of Art regarding organisational matters such as travel arrangements and also thank you notes after the event. Folders as follows: DIR/13/13/4/1: Folder labelled 'Talks & Lectures', 1966-1967 (1 folder): Correspondence with invited speakers and lecture topics including: E Prins on "The Ravenna Mosaics" and lectures about Rembrandt; A M Boal on Railway Architecture; James Murray on Industrial Design; Mischa Black on Design; Bernard Leach on Pottery; D L Jelley on 'Case History of Design in Capital Equipment'; David C Loudon on the 'Organisation of Industry'; George H Russell on 'Design for Mass Production'. Also includes a list of Design lectures in a series, 1967. DIR/13/13/4/2: Papers regarding visiting lectures, 1966-1969 (1 folder): Correspondence with invited speakers and lecture topics including: Ettore Sottsass on "The Role of the Fine Artist in Industrial Design"; Monty Berman on Industrial Design; Dr Curran on Industrial Design; Donald Firth on Art and Engineering Design; Victor Glasstone on German Theatre; Sir Anthony Blunt on Picasso's 'Guernica'; P R Kliskey on Abbotsinch Airport; Peter S Ferguson; William Crozier about his work; Professor E H J Gombrich on "The Rejection of Illusion in Art". Also includes a notice with details for the lecture by Sir Anthony Blunt and some correspondence about arrangements for the Cargill Lecture of 1967. DIR/13/13/4/3: Folder labelled 'Talks & Lectures', 1969-1973 (1 folder): Correspondence with invited speakers and lecture topics including: E Prins on "Modern Trends in Dutch Art" and a lecture series on "The Challenge of the Seventies"; Brian Griffiths; Paul Ritter on Architecture; Hugh Spencer on 'Design Consulting in the United States'; David Walker on Architecture; Dr John McHale on Architecture; Norbert Dutton on Professional Practice; Professor Rudolf Wittkower on "The Sculptor's Workshop" for the Cargill Lecture; Bruce McLean on modern sculpture. Also includes correspondence on a 'Symposium on Colour', 1971. DIR/13/13/4/4: Papers regarding visiting lectures, 1973-1975 (1 folder): Correspondence with invited speakers and lecture topics including: E Prins on "Vermeer and his Contemporaries" and "Rembrandt, the Man and the Painter"; David Heathcote on Hausa Art; William Maclellan on Celtic Art; Robert Godfrey on films by students of Guildford School of Art; Kenneth Raphael.

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University of Glasgow

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.

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Two Papers by Misha Black

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'.

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Travels Abroad, Reports

Reports, itineraries, notes and papers on travels abroad. Folders as follows: DIR/12/2/12/1: Italy, 1953-c1960s Includes details of suitable hostels and other arrangements for students, and a report on Bliss' 1957 tour of Italy. DIR/12/2/12/2: Belgium & Holland, c1955-1960 Includes handwritten and typed versions of notes on trips to Holland and Belgium. DIR/12/2/12/3: Denmark & Sweden, 1960-1962 Includes a report on William Gray's travelling scholarship to Stockholm, prepared for 'Scottish Field' and Messrs. Wylie & Lochhead, a report on Bliss' tour to Denmark and Sweden, with ephemera (business cards, exhibition pamphlets, guide to 'what the art student should see', etc.), and correspondence from G. A. Urquhart concerning Prof. Erik J. Lundberg's proposed 1962 trip to Scotland.

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Tracing paper overlay for the poster for the film screening of "Mechanical Ballet"

This overlay accompanies the poster for the screening of Bruce Lacey's "Mechanical Ballet" which can be found under reference number GSAA/EPH/10/162. Lacey is an eccentric character known for working with sculpture, sound and performance and has been featured in a number of British films including the Beatles' film 'Help'. The screening was held in The Haldane Building on the 15th of April 1971. Lacey screened a number of stills from his ICA exhibition during this event.

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The XIII Club

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.

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The Victoria & Albert Museum

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'.

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The University of Strathclyde

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the University of Strathclyde. Folders as follows: DIR/13/16/7/1: Correspondence with the University of Strathclyde, 1964-1967 (1 folder): Includes correspondence with staff at the University of Strathclyde and papers on topics such as: a meeting of the Scottish Environmental Group regarding the Built Environment; staffing references (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); visit of the Art School Design Group, Department of Architecture, University of Strathclyde, to the School of Art; invitation for Barnes to the Installation of Chancellor at Strathclyde; Associateship Courses and Diplomas; an invitation for Barnes to attend a lecture by Manfred Gordon at the University of Strathclyde; correspondence with the University of Strathclyde Students' Association about damage to the Art School during Charities Week. DIR/13/16/7/2: Correspondence with the University of Strathclyde, 1969-1979 (1 folder): Includes: copy of minutes of a meeting of the trustees of the Bourdon Memorial Fund; correspondence about Arts Festival Week; correspondence about Strathclyde Theatre Group; notices of exhibitions at the Strathclyde University Collins Hall; correspondence about placing students in industry; correspondence about a tapestry 'Genesis'; correspondence about a 'New Churches' exhibition; correspondence about the School of Art assisting with a University of Strathclyde project to study methods of appraisal for buildings; a report of a 'Committee of the Lords of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council'; pressclipping about the new Principal of the University of Strathclyde, Professor Graham Hills.

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The Teaching of Design, Papers and Correspondence

Papers and correspondence relating to the development of the teaching of Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Papers as follows: DIR/5/38/4/1: Letter from Robert Anning Bell to Newbery regarding the post of Head of Design, 07 Jun 1910 (4 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/2: Letter from Lindsay P Butterfield to Mr Morton regarding Butterfield's professional opinions on the teaching of Design,14 Jun 1910 (5 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/3: Correspondence, mostly between Newbery and James Morton, about the teaching of Design at the School of Art, Jun 1910 (5 letters): (a) Letter from James Morton to Newbery about his collecting reports and experiences of the teaching of Design from Boston and Vienna, 11 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (b) Letter from James Galbraith to Newbery about his opinions on the teaching of Design, 14 Jun 1910 (2 sheets). (c) Letter from James Morton to Newbery regarding the School of Art in Vienna and acquiring information from them about the teaching of Design,30 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (d) Letter from James Morton to Newbery suggesting individuals with good experience in the area of Design to consult regarding the reaching of Design at the School of Art, for example Lindsay Butterfield, Sidney G. Mawson, Vesper Lincoln George, etc, 26 Aug 1910 (2 sheets). (e) Letter from John James Burnet to Newbery about Burnet's opinions on the teaching of Design, c.Jun 1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/4: Francis Newbery's report on tours of London, Paris & Berlin, c.Jun 1910 (12 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/5: Letter from Vesper Lincoln George to James Morton about his opinions regarding the teaching of Design, 28 Jul 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/6: Letter from Sidney Mawson to Mr Morton regarding his opinions on the teaching of Design, 08 Aug 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/7: 'Design-Opinions of Experts'- table of remarks of Artists regarding the teaching of Design. Names include: Anning Bell; James Galbraith; Lindsay P Butterfield; Sidney Manson; Vesper L George, Boston; Mr James Morton; Vienna School of the Arts and Crafts, c1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/8: Letter from Ann Macbeth, Queen Margaret Hall, to Newbery regarding her opinion on the teaching of Design, c1910 (2 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/9: Letter from Robert Anning Bell expressing his opinions on the teaching of Design, c1910 (1 sheet).

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The Society of Industrial Artists and Designers

Harry Barnes' papers relating to The Society of Industrial Artists and Designers (SIAD). Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/22/1: Papers regarding the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, 1964-1967 (1 folder): Includes: some minutes of a meeting of the Professional Practice Board, Society of Industrial Artists & Designers; copy of The Designer, Journal of the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, Number 167, Jan 1967; invitations to Society events such as a reception for new members, a reception for the visit of John Reid; notices for Society events such as lectures and film screenings; correspondence about the Registration of some of the Art School's courses in Design and Graphic Design Departments; list of Glasgow School of Art's membership of the SIAD; correspondence about the Society's admission scheme; advertisments for the SIAD's lecture series; notices of meetings; correspondence about subscriptions to the Society's journal; correspondence about an SIAD conference on pre-diploma courses; correspondence about the Society's new admission scheme; leaflet about the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers. DIR/13/17/22/2: Papers regarding the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, 1967-1969 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about a Society of Industrial Artists and Designers Mackintosh Dinner at the Glasgow School of Art; notices of forthcoming SIAD meetings; details of a SIAD trip of a cruise down the river Clyde; papers relating to other SIAD events and activities; circular from the President of the SIAD about Society news from the past year; SIAD newsletters; SIAD Annual Report 1967; correspondence about cementing the relationship between the Glasgow School of Art and the SIAD; timetable for the visit to Scotland of the Society's President Neville Ward; press release about the SIAD holiday lectures on Design for young people; Papers about the election for the office of President-Elect of the Society; correspondence about the Artists General Benevolent Institution; papers about the re-classification of membership of the SIAD; notice about the annual subscription for students; correspondence about electing a Scottish member for the Board of Design Education; list of Glasgow School of Art student membership of the SIAD; copies of Society admission forms; document 'Pre Diploma Education Policy Statement'; papers about a SIAD conference on Pre-Diploma Courses; SIAD Annual Report, 1968. DIR/13/17/22/3: Papers regarding the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, 1968-1973 (1 folder): Includes: document: 'Energy Bibliography and Equipment Sources', Andrew MacKillop, University College London; note to SIAD members about prices and pay; papers about the SIAD Annual General Meeting; papers about SIAD Design Information Service; SIAD circular to final year Design students; leaflet about a SIAD conference 'Design Dilema'; correspondence about the proposed procedure for assessing former student licentiates; correspondence about the relationship between the SIAD and the four Scottish Art Colleges; correspondence about the Artists' General Benevolent Institution; SIAD notice to students about Professional Recognition of LSIA- Licentiate of the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers; SIAD notice to Principals and Heads of Departments about the LSIA Professional Recognition; papers about an SIAD discussion of 'the state of Art in Design Education today'; papers about 'Value added Tax'; papers about the committee of the Society; some meetings papers for the SIAD; correspondence and papers about a SIAD conference: 'Design in Education'; correspondence about the Society's President's visit to Scotland; handwritten notes and typed notes for Barnes' speech at the SIAD conference 'Design in Education', Oct 1971; papers about SIAD exhibitions; papers about nominations and elections for SIAD Council members and specialist panels; correspondence about the 'Designers in Scotland' exhibition; correspondence and papers about a SIAD Scholarship Award Fund; correspondence and papers about MINERVA Awards; list of the Council of the SIAD 1970-1971; papers about annual subscriptions; SIAD programme of events 1970; correspondence and papers about an ICSID General Assembly and Congress. DIR/13/17/22/4: Papers regarding the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, 1975-1981 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about commercial activities of designers; correspondence about courses suitable for qualified designers; correspondence about meetings and events of the Society; correspondence about a 'code of professional conduct'; correspondence about the subscription price of the Society; correspondence about a report on 'computer aided designs' by Rita James; copy of the Code of Professional Conduct; correspondence about membership of the Society; list of 'Nash House club rules and regulations'.

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The Small Industries Council

Harry Barnes' Papers relating to the Small Industries Council for Rural Areas of Scotland. Folders as follows: DIR/13/18/5/1: Papers and correspondence relating to the Small Industries Council, 1968-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Small Industries Council and papers on subjects such as: an assisted apprenticeship training scheme, Craftwork magazine, the Crafts Entrants Scheme, the Small Industries Council Newsletter, applications for grants from craftspeople, exhibitions of crafts, the Scottish Craft Centre, the Craft Index, craft marketing, Craftsmen's courses, staffing of the Scottish Craft Centre. Also includes: minutes for meetings of the Small Industries Council for Rural Areas of Scotland; invitation to a Press Reception for the presentation of 'Craftwork' magazine; some minutes of meetings of the Crafts Entrants Scheme at the Scottish Craft Centre; leaflet for the Small Industries Council for Rural Areas of Scotland; document: 'Conditions of Craft Entrants Scheme'; paper about the Craft Industry in Scotland. DIR/13/18/5/2: Papers and correspondence relating to the Small Industries Council, 1972-1974 (1 folder): Includes: leaflets and marketing materials for the Highland Trade Fair, Aviemore, Oct 1972; invitation to the Craft Officer to attend the Glasgow School of Art Diploma Show; minutes of meetings of the Small Industries Council; Craft Officer's Report for the Joint Crafts Committee; correspondence with the Small Industries Council about topics such as: The Crafts Entrants Scheme, staffing of the Scottish Craft Centre, Craftsmen training schemes, a Scottish Craft Trade Fair, and Craftwork magazine.

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The Scottish Arts Council

Harry Barnes' correspondence and papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council. Harry Barnes sat on the Scottish Arts Council and also the Art Committee of the Council. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/19/1: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, 1966-1968 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about: a Scottish Arts Council Sculpture conference; the exhibition of the 'Young Contemporaries 1966'; various correspondence with William Buchanan, Assistant Director of the Scottish Arts Council; Glasgow Civic Art Association; a Public Sculpture scheme; a portrait of Francis Newbery; 'Pictures for Scottish Schools Exhibition Quiz' for school children attending the exhibition. DIR/13/17/19/2: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, 1968-1973 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about the Edinburgh Festival 1972; correspondence about a nursary schools project; document: 'Films of Scotland/The Scottish Arts Council', report on the use of films on art made in conjunction with Films of Scotland, 1973; Edinburgh Festival ticket order forms; pressclipping from the Observer, 1972, about an exhibition 'The Art of Drawing' in the British Museum; press releases about Scottish Arts Council news such as: an exhibition of the work of Scottish Arts Council Prizewinners, new appointments to the Scottish Arts Council, a major grant to an Inverness Theatre, Council subsidies to touring theatre groups, a new Arts Centre for Glasgow, support from the Council for literary magazines, a 'Woven and Constructed Hangings' Symposium, awards to artists; correspondence about meetings of the Art Committee of the Council; letter from William Buchanan welcoming Harry Barnes to the Scottish Arts Council; correspondence about interviews for Director of a New Art Centre in Glasgow; invitations to Scottish Arts Council events such as film screenings, talks and social gatherings; correspondence about the Digswell Arts Trust; correspondence about a Crafts Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Museum; Scottish Arts Council estimated expenditure for Blythswood Square premises; List of Scottish Arts Council members 1972; correspondence about Dovecote studios; correspondence about Scottish Arts Council lectures and Exhibitions; correspondence and papers about a symposium on Woven and Constructed Wall Hangings, 1970; correspondence about a neglect of the arts in Glasgow; some Council meeting minutes; correspondence about Sir Walter Scott celebrations; programme for the Scottish Arts Council Gallery Exhibitions in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, 1970; papers about the Council's 'Designers Scheme'; correspondence about Scottish Arts Council bursaries; correspondence about the Charlotte Square Gallery; correspondence about tapestry designs for the Gallery; correspondence about Mackintosh Screens; the Scottish Arts Council Tour Diary 1968-1969. DIR/13/17/19/3: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, 1973-1974 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about a St Andrew's exhibition at Solsgirth, Kirkintilloch; correspondence about the retirement from the Council of Rene Spink; correspondence and papers about a directory of Arts in Scotland; correspondence about an application to the Scottish Arts Council by the Edinburgh Festival Society for a grant; press releases and papers about grants to music, opera and ballet; correspondence about the Joint Crafts Committee; correspondence about a meeting with David Castillejo to discuss a proposal for an 'Open Art Market or Viewing Centre'; memoranda from the Scottish Arts Council about readings, parties, concerts and other Council events; correspondence about meetings with and about the Richard Demarco Gallery and funding the development of the Gallery; correspondence and papers about an Arts Council post for Researcher (NB these papers closed for Data Protection); a draft 'Proposal for a Scottish Arts Trust to Acquire and Own Property for Cultural Purposes'. DIR/13/17/19/4: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, 1974 (1 folder): Includes: programme for the Edinburgh International Festival, 1974; notices to Scottish Arts Council members about Council business; Precis of the 29th Annual Report and Accounts for the Arts Council of Great Britain, 1974; press releases about: Arts Council Annual Report, and Council awards for Scottish Artists; invitations from the Scottish Arts Council to events for example the Scottish Ballet Gala Performance, and film screnings; notices of meetings; listings from Arts Council exhibitions; correspondence about a Merlyn Evans Exhibition in Cardiff; correspondence about an Artist in Residence Scheme in conjunction with the School of Art and the Glasgow Print Studio; correspondence and papers about Sauchiehall Street premises for the Council; papers about Ardfern Arts Centre; notices of Council Art Committee meetings; Scottish Arts Council, 'Sum Available for Disbursement' figures; correspondence about Scottish Arts Council premises in Glasgow. DIR/13/17/19/5: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, 1974-1977 (1 folder): Includes: Notes of a meeting to discuss Scottish Arts Council Awards to Artists; copy of an article by Cordelia Oliver about Demarco 10th Anniversary; correspondence and papers about the Richard Demarco Gallery application for a Scottish Arts Council Grant; Scottish Arts Council Art Committee meeting papers, 01 Mar 1977; correspondence between Barnes and the secretary for the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA) about a CNAA meeting. DIR/13/17/19/6: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, 1977 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers about the Scottish Arts Council's programme of film screenings in Charlotte Square of the work of independent Scottish Film makers; papers about the Edinburgh Playhouse and theatre provision; correspondence and papers about Norman McLaren, film maker; Scottish Arts Council press release, correspondence, and papers regarding the inauguration by Lord Balfour of Burleigh of sculpture by Gavin Scobie; notices of Scottish Arts Council meetings; correspondence about the Scottish Arts Council purchasing system; press release about the Arts Council support of the Royal Lyceum Theatre and Castle Terrace site; correspondence about the Dundee Repetory Theatre; press release regarding and photograph of a gable end painting competition entry by Tim Armstrong for 54 Ancroft Street, Maryhill; newspaper clipping about Scottish Arts Council Art Awards; correspondence about Scottish Arts Council collection purchases; correspondence about the Richard Demarco Gallery; correspondence about a Council meeting held at the Art School. DIR/13/17/19/7: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, Artist in Residence Scheme, 1974-1978 (1 folder): Includes: list of artistic residencies available in the Crawford Centre, St Andrews; correspondence about a writer in residence scheme; correspondence about the Glasgow Print Studio and an artist in residence scheme; job description for a post of 'Artist in Residence, Livingston Development Corporation'. NB See also DIR/13/17/15 for further correspondence with the Glasgow Print Studio scheme. DIR/13/17/19/8: Correspondence and Papers relating to the Scottish Arts Council, 1977-1981 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence with and about the Third Eye Centre about matters such as exhibitions; correspondence about a Fine Art Printmaking Study in Scotland; correspondence about 'tax policy and private support for the Arts'; correspondence about Scottish Arts Council exhibitions; correspondence about the Lady Artists Club Trust; press release about Visual Arts Bursaries from the Council; correspondence about meetings of the Council.

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The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts

1 folder of Harry Barnes' material relating to The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. Includes: Circulars, tickets and papers about The Royal Glasgow Institute's Annual General Meetings, Dinners and Exhibitions; circulars from the Royal Glasgow Institute about members of the Council who are due to retire; correspondence inviting Barnes to contribute to the Royal Glasgow Institute Exhibition; correspondence about the funds for the Cargill Award at the Institute's Annual Exhibition; Report of the Council of The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 1966; correspondence about membership, and leaves of absence for members wishing to visit London with the Institution; correspondence about subscriptions paid to the Royal Glasgow Institute; copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts; Report of the Council of The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 1965.

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The National Trust for Scotland

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.

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The Library

Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Glasgow School of Art Library. Folders as follows: DIR/13/4/16/1: Papers relating to the Glasgow School of Art Library book stock and statistics, 1952-1953 (1 folder) Includes: A list of Periodicals at the Library, 1953; notice of the sale and purchase of second-hand textbooks; list of additions to the Library 1952; Sectional Bibliographies; Librarian's Report on setting up a Classified Collection of Illustrations; Library Statistics, appendix to the report; Memorandum on a visit to Edinburgh College of Art Library; list of books to be added to the Library; memorandum on the Lending Museum Scheme; some minutes of the Library and Materials Committee, 1952; DIR/13/4/16/2: Papers relating to the Glasgow School of Art Library, 1969-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about acquiring books for the Library; correspondence and papers about staffing matters; papers about an Exhibition of Private Press books; correspondence about the technical and architectural section of the Library; papers and correspondence about Library development.

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The Hart Trust papers

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.

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The Haldane Building

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.

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The Crafts Advisory Committee

Harry Barnes' Papers relating to the Crafts Advisory Committee (CAC), and some of its sub-committees, on which Barnes sat. The Crafts Advisory Committee was a part of the Design Council. Folders as follows: DIR/13/18/3/1: Papers and correspondence relating to the Crafts Advisory Committee, 1972 (1 folder): Includes: minutes and papers of the Publications and Publicity sub-committee; correspondece about Crafts Advisory Committee projects; minutes and meetings papers e.g. agendas, reports, and notices of meetings of the Crafts Advisory Committee; extracts from a paper: 'Disillusion of Industrial Design must be Dispelled'; financial estimates and papers for the Crafts Advisory Committee; Progress Report on Grant schemes; paper about a National Crafts Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Musuem; list of Crafts Advisory Committee sub-committees and members; Crafts Advisory Committee Staff Chart; list of members of the British Crafts Centre Board; paper about the Panel of the Scottish Craft Centre; papers and documents about the National Crafts Exhibition 1973; memorandum from Mrs Audrey Blackman to members of the Crafts Advisory Committee; papers about Craft Training; 'Memorandum from the Crafts Advisory Committee to the Working Group on Design Technician Courses'; papers about the provision in Education for the Crafts; paper about Craft Societies in England and Wales; notes about the Commissioning of Work; papers about Craft Training; paper 'Procedures for Dealing with Applications for Financial Aid'; paper on the 'Possible Grants and Loans Scheme'; list of Regional Arts Associations. DIR/13/18/3/2: Papers and correspondence relating to the Crafts Advisory Committee, 1972-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Documents and correspondence about 'Crafts Advisory Committee, Conference of Crafts Societies at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London', 07 Apr 1973; paper about the opening of an exhibition 'Graphics and objects by Astbury Rowe Shannon', London; correspondence about Crafts Advisory Committee events and parties; paper about 'CAC involvement with Conservation Crafts'; correspondence about Crafts Advisory Council meetings; correspondence about the appointment of a new Director of the Scottish Craft Centre; papers and correspondence about meetings expenses; minutes and meetings papers such as agendas and meeting notices for Craft Advisory Committee meetings; Secretary's Reports for Crafts Advisory Council meetings; financial estimates for the Crafts Advisory Committee; paper about Art Colleges and Staff Resources; paper about Regional Exhibitions 1973-1974; paper about Overseas Study; papers about the World Crafts Council e.g. newsletter and draft programme for a conference; some papers of the Publications Sub-Committee meetings. DIR/13/18/3/3: Papers and correspondence relating to the Crafts Advisory Committee, 1974 (1 folder): Includes: paper on a proposed Glass Seminar; Secretary's Reports for Crafts Advisory Committee meetings; minutes and meetings papers e.g. agendas of Crafts Advisory Committee meetings; paper: 'Keynote speech given by Viscount Eccles at the General Assembly of the World Crafts Council held on 10 Jun 1974, York University Toronto'; report: 'Conservation: Progress Report'; financial estimates for the Crafts Advisory Committee; list of Crafts Advisory Committee members; programme of a meeting of Crafts Societies; paper: 'Purchasing Policy: Interim Report'; paper: 'The Relationship between the Crafts Advisory Committee and the British Crafts Centre.'; notice about a possible change of name of the Crafts Advisory Committee to the 'Crafts Council'; document about 'Loans to Craftsmen'. DIR/13/18/3/4: Papers and correspondence relating to the Crafts Advisory Committee, 1975-1976 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers about a Seminar on 'Creativity and Professionalism'; correspondence about crafts projects for the Queen's Jubilee, 1977; minutes and meetings papers such as agendas for the Crafts Advisory Council; Secretary's Reports for Craft Advisory Committee meetings; papers about a 'Craftsmen's Tours, Pilot Project'; paper about a CAC Grant to the British Crafts Centre; Comments by the Chairman of the British Crafts Centre on a CAC paper; document: 'Recommendations for a Policy for the CAC's purchasing of Craft Objects'; papers about the Craft Advisory Committee Index; paper about a Crafts Magazine Readership Survey; papers about an international conference on 'Working with Hot Glass'; financial estimates for CAC; list of Crafts Advisory Committee members; document: 'General Recommendations, Action by the CAC'; papers about the Conservation Committee; paper about the committee structure of the Crafts Advisory Committee; progress report on the Grant and Loan Schemes; list of Grants awarded, 1974-1975; blank forms: Workshop Training Report sheet, New Craftsman report sheet, and Special Projects Report sheet; photocopies of articles about Craftsmen; correspondence about the 'World Crafts Council European Assembly', 1975.

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The Council of Industrial Design, Papers and Minutes

Papers and minutes of the Council of Industrial Design. Folders as follows: DIR/12/2/18/1: Council of Industrial Design, including minutes of the Scottish Committee, 1958-1959: Including correspondence from Council of Industrial Design (CID) regarding female assessors, agendas and minutes of CID Scottish Committee meetings, correspondence from Anthony J Brooke offering to lecture to GSA students, newscutting from Glasgow Herald (Jun 1959) with letter from Atholl N Hill, letter recommending Duffy Scarfe and Enid Marx for assessor role. DIR/12/2/18/2: Council of Industrial Design Conference for the Scottish Carpet Industry, 24 Jun 1960: Including conference report titled 'The Training of Designers for the Scottish Carpet Industry', draft of conference papers by Robert Stewart and Bliss, extracts from 'Carpet Review', outline of a proposed four years' course in Carpet Design.

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The Committee of Principals and Directors of Central (Art) Institutions

Harry Barnes' papers of the meetings of the Committee of Principals and Directors of Central (Art) Institutions (COPADOCI). Also sometimes referred to as Central Art Institutions of Scotland (CAIS). Barnes was the Chair of this Committee in various years. The majority of these folders contain meetings papers, agendas, minutes and correspondence about meetings. Some folders contain other documents and correspondence formed by the Committee and are listed accordingly. Meetings papers include documents such as: agendas; minutes; correspondence inviting members to meetings; arrangements for meetings; Reports from the Art Institutions; a few of Barnes' handwritten notes; draft programmes and papers about the organisation of the Annual Conference of the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland; reports of meetings between the Central (Art) Institutions and the Educational Institute of Scotland; correspondence about meetings; correspondence inviting speakers to conferences of Central (Arts) Institutions; Minutes of the Annual Conference; draft proposals for the review of Diploma Courses and the introduction of Associateship Courses; information for External Assessors/Examiners; proposals for introducing an Honours Diploma Course; newspaper clippings referring to CAIS matters; lists of statistics; proposals for new staffing structures; memoranda to the Scottish Education Department; Policy Statement on Central Institutions; lists of Degree Courses; 'Committee of Principals and Directors of Central Institutions, Summary of Courses' document; correspondence with the CNAA; Central Institutions, Academic Development Programme forms; reports on staff salaries; correspondence with other Universities and Polytechnical Institutions; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about the 'Handbook of the Scottish Central Institutions'; draft course proposal documents submitted to the CNAA; report on Postgraduate Study in Art and Design; proposals for new course structures; papers on a Working Party looking at the reassessment of qualifications; Working Party reports; papers about the amalgamation of the CNAA and NCDAD; papers and minutes of some sub-committees e.g. Educational Technology sub-committee, the Science sub-committee, and the Academic Staff Salaries sub-committee; reviews of grading Courses; correspondence with the Council of Europe; correspondence with the British Council about international education proposals; papers and correspondence with the Commission of the European Communities; correspondence about a UNESCO project on the recognition of studies. At these meetings, the committee discussed topics such as: Honours Courses in Art; Staff conditions and salaries; Diploma Adjudications; Central (Arts) Institutions Staff Conferences; entrance tests and procedures; Academic Awards; National Arts Festivals; educational statistics; External Examiners/Assessors; reports on visits to Europe; the recognition of courses; the Commonwealth Arts Festival; elections to the Council; student training; the differences between the Scottish and English systems and the status of the Scottish Diploma; student expenses, grants, and allowances; Associateship Courses; Hospitalfield; Legislation affecting Central Institutions; relationships with the Scottish Education Department; student fees; marking systems; course applications; the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions'; Conversion Courses; vacancies on courses; the involvement of students in the work of Governing Bodies; CNAA degree courses in Art; Working Parties of the Central Institutions; student residencies; educational technology; vocational training; scholarships; overseas students; student Unions. Folders as follows: DIR/13/15/1: Minutes of meeting of the Joint Council for Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, 17 Nov 1959 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/2: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1964-1965 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/3: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1965-1966 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/4: Central (Art) Institutions correspondence with the Scottish Education Department and the Art Teachers' Association, 1965-1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/5: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1966-1967 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/6: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1968-1969 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/7: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1969 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/8: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1970-1971 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/9: Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Annual Conference papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder): Also includes: Minutes of the Annual Conferences: 1970, 1971, 1973 & 1975, pressclippings; correspondence, and papers for discussion for Conference 1975. DIR/13/15/10: Correspondence, meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Also includes correspondence about a meeting with Sir Charles Wilson, Principal of the University of Glasgow; correspondence about questionnaires relating to 'the Administrative Function within each institution' designed by CAIS; statistics gathered from this questionnaire; the 'Report of the TSA Planning Team on The Glasgow Study'. DIR/13/15/11: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1972 (1 folder): Also includes papers about the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions' including a draft copy. DIR/13/15/12: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/13: Correspondence and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973 (1 folder): Also includes: a copy of the 'Report of the TSA Planning Team on The Glasgow Study', correspondence with the Committee of Directors of Polytechnics, and a report from the 'Working Group on Vocation Courses in the Design Technician Area'. DIR/13/15/14: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973 (1 folder): Also includes draft documents: 'Committee of Principals and Directors of Central Institutions, Summary of Courses, 1973-1978'. DIR/13/15/15: Meetings Minutes and Papers of a Working Party of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973-1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/16: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973-1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/17: Joint Course Proposal Documents, 1974 (1 folder): Includes document: 'Section 1: Joint Proposals for a Course Leading to the Award of the Degree of BA (Hons) in Art with Specialism in Painting, or in Sculpture, or in Design, from Duncan Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art, and Gray's School of Art in Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, Aberdeen' 18 Mar 1974 (2 copies), and 'Section 2': submission from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. DIR/13/15/18: Edinburgh College of Art Diploma Course with Honours Proposal, Draft document, 1974 (1 folder): Document: 'The Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, Edinburgh College of Art, Proposals incorporating arrangements and course structures leading to Diplomas in Art with Honours Classification, Draft, Jan 1974'. DIR/13/15/19: Meetings Minutes and Papers of a Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Working Group, 1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/20: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1975-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/21: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland and Sub-Committees, 1975-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/22: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1976 (1 folder): Also includes correspondence with the Council of Europe about Scholarships, correspondence with the British Council, and a copy of the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions, 1974'. DIR/13/15/23: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1977 (1 folder): Also includes papers about the Commission of the European Communities. DIR/13/15/24: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland and Sub-Committees, 1978 (1 folder): Also includes papers on the UNESCO project on the recognition of studies and papers about the Commission of the European Communities.

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The Citizens' Theatre

Barnes' papers, correspondence and minutes relating to the Citizens' Theatre and Theatre committees. Harry Barnes' was on the Board of Directors of the Citizens' Theatre. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/6/1: Correspondence with and Papers about the Citizens' Theatre, 1964-1966 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about a retiral dinner for Michael Goldberg, former Chairman of the Theatre; pressclipping from the Glasgow Herald, 04 May 1966, reviews of Glasgow Theatre; invitations to Board of Directors' meetings at the Citizens' Theatre; correspondence about the formation of the 'Close Theatre Club'; suggestions of items for meeting agendas; Report to the Board of Directors on disputes raised by NATKE Union; order for Citizens' Theatre stationery; correspondence with the Citizens' Theatre about an exhibition of Final Year Art student work at the Theatre gallery; correspondence about the retirement of Tom Honeyman; a report from a 'Survey Panel'; correspondence thanking Barnes for his work with the Theatre; press clipping from the Glasgow Herald, 27 Jan 1965, about the Future of the Citizens' Theatre; minute of meeting of the Directors of the Citizens' 13 Apr 1966. DIR/13/17/6/2: Correspondence with and Papers about the Citizens' Theatre, 1967-1968 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about Citizens' Theatre Board meetings; some minutes of the Citizens' Theatre Directors' meetings; correspondence about vacancies on the Chairman's Committee of the Theatre; correspondence about Harry Barnes' opinions on the scheme for 'Theatre for Youth'; correspondence about Barnes' place on the Board; correspondence about Citizens' Theatre productions; invitations to Barnes for Citizens' Theatre events; correspondence about ticket price increases; correspondence about the design and re-painting of the Theatre; apologies from Barnes for being unable to attend meetings.

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The British Council

Harry Barnes' correspondence with, and papers relating to, The British Council. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/4/1: Papers and Correspondence relating to The British Council, 1965-1968 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about: overseas visitors with an interest in Art for example Mr Gleeson from Australia who was interested in stained glass; a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition and its European Tour; visits by societies and organisations run by the British Council e.g. a visit from the 'New University Building Course', a visit from five Education Administrators from Tanzania, a visit from a Mr Dubow of the University of Cape Town; a conference organised by the 'Overseas Student Welfare Committee' on the topic of 'Welfare Facilities for the Overseas Student in Glasgow'; correspondence about the Paris Biennale. DIR/13/17/4/2: Papers and Correspondence relating to The British Council, 1969-1973 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about: the Academic Links Register, a British Council project to connect Academics across the world; Rome Scholarships; visits from overseas academics and others e.g. Me de Teliga from the National Art School, Sidney; an interchange between Britain and France in Higher Education; the preparation of the 1974-1976 edition of the handbook 'Higher Education in the United Kingdom'; 'Academic Interchange with Europe Scheme 1974'; Scholarships abroad. DIR/13/17/4/3: Papers and Correspondence relating to The British Council, 1975-1979 (1 folder): Includes correspondence and papers about: support for the activities of the British Council; a visit to Glasgow by Sir John and Lady Llewellyn; a possible Mackintosh exhibition in Scandanavia; references for students; Arts Fellowships; report of the Committee for Commonwealth University Interchange; a National Equivalence Information Centre; the Academic Interchange with Europe Scheme; a survey of Academic Links.

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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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