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Later accessions of material relating to Francis Newbery. Material was not deposited as part of his working papers as Director of the School, but includes some working papers and correspondence from during his time as Director in addition to papers dating to after his retirement, family records and photographs, and written materials regarding Newbery.
Includes:

• DIR/5/38/1: Correspondence, 1889-1947
• DIR/5/38/2: Working Papers of Francis Newbery, 1902-c1910
• DIR/5/38/3: The 'Masque of the City Arms' Papers and Correspondence, 1905
• DIR/5/38/4: The Teaching of Design, Papers and Correspondence, 1910
• DIR/5/38/5: Needlecraft in Secondary Schools Papers and Correspondence, 1910-1912
• DIR/5/38/6: Family Papers, 1906-1984
• DIR/5/38/7: Family Photographs, c1895-c1980s
• DIR/5/38/8: Materials relating to Francis Newbery

See this blog-post for more information about the discovery of these materials: http://www.gsaarchives.net/2018/03/cataloguing-gsa-famous-friends-fra-newbery-discovered/

Correspondence and copy letters between the Scottish Education Department (SED) and Glasgow School of Art concerning matters such as: conversion studies; validation and revalidation of courses; Institutional review; CNAA reviews; Art Therapy Course; salaries and qualifications of teaching staff; visiting lecturers; SED campaigns e.g. 'Be a Good Neighbour'; Postgraduate awards; students' allowances scheme; student numbers; differentiation of degrees; categorisation of courses; corporate plans; SED visits; student grants; course proposals; CNAA approval procedure: AC/6/1/1: Folder of SED correspondence, 1973-1980 (1 folder) AC/6/1/2: Folder of SED correspondence, 1980-1988 (1 folder)

Papers and correspondence regarding the appointment of Francis Henry Newbery as the Headmaster of the Glasgow School of Art in 1885. Includes: annotated lists of applicants for the position, 1885; correspondence from Francis Newbery about his application,1885; application CV of Francis Newbery (2 copies); Testimonials of Francis Newbery from individuals such as John Sparkes, Edward Poynter, R. Wormell, A. E. Drinkwater, John M. Knight, W. B. Barton, 1885 (4 copies); document of 'Statistics relating to Schools of Art' 1876-1880 (2 copies).

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)

Memorandum and Articles of Association and a number of amendments: GOV/4/1/1: Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Glasgow School of Art, 1892 (1 folder, 10 copies) GOV/4/1/2: Special Resolutions and Amendments to Articles of Association, 1908-1975 (1 folder)

Legal Documentation and Regulations relating to the Glasgow School of Art: GOV/4/2/1: Act granting to Her Majesty Duties on Profits arising from Property, Professions, Trades, and Offices, 22 Jun 1842 (1 folder) GOV/4/2/2: Collection of published legislation, regulations, and reports, mostly from the Education (Scotland) Office, 1878-1918 e.g. Education (Scotland) Act 1908; Minutes of meetings of the Committee of Council on Education in Scotland; Reports upon Openings in Industry suitable for Sailors and Soldiers, 1918; Circulars from the Scotch Education Department (1 volume) GOV/4/2/3: Board of Education, South Kensington Directory with Regulations for Establishing and Conducting Science and Art Schools and Classes, 1900 (1 volume) GOV/4/2/4: Report by Departmental Committee to Enquire into the Administration of the Board of Manufacturers, Volume 1. Report, 1903. Annotation reading 'contains ref to GSA P20 page 128' (1 document) GOV/4/2/5: Extract Registered Supplement to Deed of Trusts, concerning John Keppie endowing Scholarships in Architecture and Sculpture, 1923 and 1936 (1 folder) GOV/4/2/6: Companies Act Returns 1932-1940 (1 folder) GOV/4/2/7: Bond of Annuity for the sum of £150 from Frederick Henry Young to the Glasgow School of Art annually for seven years, 1943 (1 document) GOV/4/2/8: Statutory Instrument, Governance Order: The Glasgow School of Art (Scotland) Order of Council 1996, No. 120 (S.8). (6 copies) Includes a cover letter about the Governance Order from McClure Naismith, Anderson & Gardiner solicitors to Mike Foley, Company Secretary, 07 Feb 1996. The Order concerns the Governors; the powers of the Governors; and the administration of the institution.(1 document) GOV/4/2/9: Scottish Statutory Instrument, Amendment Order: The Glasgow School of Art (Scotland) Amendment Order of Council 2005, No.525. Amended Order for Order of Council 1996.

Documents and correspondence relating to agreements between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow. GOV/4/4/1: Folder of minutes, reports and correspondence concerning relations between Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow, 1901-1913 (1 folder) GOV/4/4/2: Minute of Agreement between the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art regarding the University of Glasgow making a lantern slide collection of paintings and the School of Art making a lantern slide collection of design and other branches of Fine Art, 1950 (1 document)

Records relating to agreements between Glasgow School of Art and other insitutions, bodies, or individuals: GOV/4/5/1: Correspondence between the School Board of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art concerning the scheme of affiliation between Glasgow High School for Girls and the Glasgow School of Art, 1910-13. Also includes copies of the Glasgow School of Art Prospectuses for 1910-11 and 1912-13 (1 folder) GOV/4/5/2: Two letters pledging money to the Glasgow School of Art (1 folder) (a) Sir Daniel MacAulay Stevenson, Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, 15 Jun 1939 (b) John Arnold Fleming, 22 Jul 1945 GOV/4/5/3: Minute of Agreement between Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow 1999 Festival Company. The company agree to provide Glasgow School of Art a grant towards the procurement of the design and manufacture of a prototype luminaire, 1999 (1 document)

Harry Barnes' papers relating to invitations he received to attend or speak at various events and functions. Mostly includes correspondence accepting or rejecting invitations, papers organising accepted visits including programmes and invitations, and thank you notes after visits and talks delivered by Barnes. As Director of the Glasgow School of Art, Harry Barnes was invited to many functions and events such as the opening of exhibitions, artistic competitions, delivering talks and lectures for clubs and societies, conferences, and dinner invitations. Folders as follows: DIR/13/14/1: Folder labelled 'Official Commitments', 1964-1969 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: the opening of Summer Show Paintings by Milngavie Art Club; the opening of a New Cuninghame Art Club Exhibition; the AGM of the New Glasgow Society; a talk for the Paisley College of Technology; a talk for the Publicity Club of Glasgow; the opening of an Art Exhibition of The Academy, Bute; a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Dinner; a conference of the Saltire Society; a lunch for Mr and Madame Smirnovsky organised by the Scotland-USSR Friendly Society; a 'Consultation' organised by the Scottish Churches Council: 'Consultation on Scotland, Present Trends and Future Prospects in Education'; the Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Boys' Club; a 'Handicrafts and Housewives' Conference, the Scottish Women's Rural Institutes; 1967 Shetland Arts and Crafts Exhibition; a talk at a Ladies Evening of the Society of Dyers and Colourists; opening of a High School of Stirling Art Exhibtion; judging a poster design competition for 'Welfare of Disabled Week 15 to 21 March 1965'; the Design Council Awards Ceremony; opening of a 'Pictoral Embroidery Exhibition' at Galashiels Arts Club; an excursion to the 'Federal Republic of Germany and West Berlin'; opening the Civic Art Exhibition of East Kilbride Arts Guild; a Projects Exhibition assessing at Gordonstoun School; a talk for the Women's Guild of St Bride's Church; talk for the Kirk Street Youth Fellowship; opening of an Exhibition of Contemporary Scottish Painters at Links House. DIR/13/14/2: Papers regarding invitations to join Clubs and Societies, 1965-1966 (1 folder): Includes invitations and correspondence with the New Glasgow Society and the Glasgow School of Art Graduates Association about joining the associations and meetings. DIR/13/14/3: Invitations, 1967-1968 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: an Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music; invitation to attend a lecture by Professor Larsen at the University of Strathclyde; a cheese and wine party at the Glasgow School of Art Department of Planning; the opening of Middleton Hall Conference Centre; the opening of the New Scottish Design Centre; a reception of the Society of Scottish Artists at the RSA Galleries, Edinburgh; invitation to act as Adjudicator for the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; speech at the Glasgow Institute of Architects Centenary Dinner; a Gala Concert by the Scottish National Orchestra to reopen the City Hall; a piano recital organised by the Scottish-German Society; a Bauhaus Exhibition reception at the Royal Academy of Arts; a reception to celebrate the publication of Robert Macleod's book on Charles Rennie Mackintosh; the Annual Dinner of the Scottish Building Contractors' Association; the opening of the exhibition 'Colour in Hospitals'; the Westbourne School for Girls Prize Giving; the Annual Prize Giving of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music; a Dinner Dance at the Central Hotel organised by the Denmark-Scotland Society; the presentation of Diplomas at Edinburgh College of Art; the opening of the 'Sehen' Exhibition; the opening reception for the Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy; opening of an exhibition on Modern Theatre Architecture at the University of Strathclyde; opening of a show of tapestries at the Richard Demarco Gallery; the Annual 'At Home' of the Incorporation of Wrights; a luncheon at the City Chambers, Glasgow; a lecture by Nicolaus Pevsner at the University of Strathclyde; University of Strathclyde Students Association, Arts Festival; the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Biennial Dinner; a Leiden Recital for the Tenth Anniversary of the Scottish-German Society; Scottish Furniture Manufacturers Association Annual Prize Giving; the opening of an exhibition on Costume Jewellery, the Scottish Design Centre; an Exhibition of the Work of students of the Associateship Course of the Incorporated Institute of British Decorators and Interior Designers; High School of Stirling Art exhibition; the inaugural meeting of The Scottish Civic Trust. DIR/13/14/4: Invitations, 1969-1970 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: the opening of the extension of the Dental Hospital and School, Glasgow; an exhibition of Six Scottish Artists organised by Qantas Airways; invitation to Iain Cuthbertson's lecture at the National Trust of Scotland's Merchant's House in Glasgow; a festival of flowers at Glasgow Cathedral; a dinner at the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts; the opening of an exhibition of Tapestries at Edinburgh College of Art; the Second British International Print Bienialle; the opening of the British Wallhangings exhibition; reception of Scottish Television Limited; the opening of an exhibition 'Printing for the Businessman' by Pillans & Wilson Ltd; De Beers, 'Diamonds Today' Exhibition; Scottish Television Awards; an Exhibition of Polish Books, the Polish Cultural Institute; the Scottish Civic Trust reception; wine and cheese evening at the Glasgow School of Art Planning Department; the Diploma Ceremony, Robert Gordon's College; the Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition; the Scottish Society of Artists Annual Exhibition; School Children's Art Competition, corporation of Glasgow; Citizens' Theatre party; the Thomson Foundation Television College 'At Home'; Council of Industrial Design Exhibition 'Silver for the 70s'; an exhibition of works by Birmingham College of Art Post-graduates; lecture by Monsieur Paul Maymont at the University of Surrey; final examination exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts; a lunch at the Goldsmith's Hall; private view of the Central Art Exhibition in Stirling; exhibition of the tapestries of Ritzi Jacobi; a private view of fashions by the Scottish Design Centre; to view the New Compass Gallery. DIR/13/14/5: Folder labelled 'Official Commitments', 1969-1972 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: The Salvation Army Citizens' Rally; a conference 'Art in Secondary Schools', Nov 1971; a 'Third Symposium on Colour' at Paisley College of Techonology; correspondence asking Barnes to deliver a lecture for the New Literary Society. DIR/13/14/6: Invitations, 1971 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: University of Stirling public lecture; the Deacon's Choosing Dinner, Keppie Henderson & Partners; the Links House Scottish Art Promotion Annual Exhibition; Dinner of the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts; Reception of the Twenty-Fifth Edinburgh International Festival; an auction of Scottish and English pottery and porcelaine, the Bath Street Antique Galleries; an Open Day at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; opening of an exhibition of Ceramics, Jewellery and other Crafts at Clarkson's Galleries; a dinner in the City Chambers, Glasgow; a farewell dinner for Sir Henry P Wood of Jordanhill College of Education; the Inaugural Exhibition of the Weaver's Workshop, Edinburgh; Naming Ceremony for the Alexander Turnbull Building, University of Strathclyde; the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Biennial Dinner; dinner for Pirt Hein's visit to Scotland organised by Tavlan Limited, furniture manufacturers. DIR/13/14/7: Invitations, 1972-1974 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: conference of the Society of Industrial Artists (SIAD) and Designers and other SIAD events; opening of the Art Teachers' Exhibition in the Civic Centre, East Kilbride; lunch for visitors from Denmark to the Glasgow College of Technology; a Professorial Guest Night Dinner at the University of Glasgow; the Second Donald Robertson Memorial Lecture at the Glasgow School of Art; the Exhibition of Contemporary Crafts from Norfolk and Suffolk; the Wrights Deacon's Choosing Dinner, Keppie, Henderson & Partners; a film screening at the Odeon, Glasgow; book publication launch for Margaret Morris' book on the Art of J D Fergusson; dinner of the Association of Consulting Engineers Scottish Group; Annual Dinner of the Nomads Club; a film showing of 'More by Design' in the Central Hotel, Glasgow; the Presentation of the Glasgow Corporation Medal for Architecture; the Scottish College of Textiles, presentation; Dinner of the Glasgow Institute of Architects; lecture by Professor Magnus Pyke, Glasgow College of Building and Printing; exhibition at the Embassy of the United States of America; a dinner with the Council of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow; the West of Scotland Surgical Association Dinner.

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

Papers and minutes of the Building and Fabric, Estates Management, and Estates Committee (see administrative history): GOV/12/4/1: 1990 GOV/12/4/2: 1991 GOV/12/4/3: 1992 GOV/12/4/4: 1993 GOV/12/4/5: 1994 GOV/12/4/6: 1995 GOV/12/4/7: 1996 GOV/12/4/8: 1997 GOV/12/4/9: 1998 GOV/12/4/10: 1999 GOV/12/4/11: 2000 GOV/12/4/12: 2001 GOV/12/4/13: 2002 GOV/12/4/14: 2003 GOV/12/4/15: 2004 GOV/12/4/16: 2005 GOV/12/4/17: 2006 GOV/12/4/18: 2007 GOV/12/4/19: 2008 GOV/12/4/20: 2009 (Feb only) GOV/12/4/21: 2010 GOV/12/4/22: 2011 GOV/12/4/23: 2012 GOV/12/4/24: 2013 GOV/12/4/25: 2017 (digital) NB. Papers for 2014-2016 do not exist as the committee was merged with the Business Committee to form the 'Business & Estates Committee' during these years. See GOV/12/2 for these papers.

Includes:

• Agreements with measurer, architects and clerk of works, 1897-1907
• pecification of material, 1907
• general conditions of contracts, 1907
• lists of tradesmen and contractors invited to tender 1907
• GOV/5/5/1: Signed agreement by Robert Scott to undertake the duties of Measurer, 20 Apr 1897
• GOV/5/5/2: Appointment of architects, Jan 1906-Mar 1907
• GOV/5/5/3: Signed agreement by Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh to conditions [with enclosure written by Mr Burnet, an architect],  1 Feb 1907
• GOV/5/5/4: Extracts on condition of appointment of architects, Feb 1907
• GOV/5/5/5: General Specification of material for the Extension, 1907
• GOV/5/5/6: GSA Extensions & Alterations: General Conditions of Contracts, 1907
• GOV/5/5/7: List of contractors invited to tender, 1907
• GOV/5/5/8: List of tradesmen invited to tender, 1907
• GOV/5/5/9: Signed agreement by Robert Scott & Son to conditions as to appointment as Measurers [4 items], Mar 1907
• GOV/5/5/10: Correspondence & testimonials re: the appointment of John Montgomery as Clerk of Works for the new building [5 items], 1907

Papers and correspondence relating to: building contractor's claim 1897-1907; appeal against building consent 1907; valuation of site 1907; butresses of the Panorama Building, 1896-1907; Extract of Disposition 1908; fittings and equipment 1909-1912; the Glasgow Sanitary Department, 1909-1929; plan of site 1914. GOV/5/9/1 Mr John Kirkwood's Claim - (a) Letter to Mr. Kirkwood from Honeyman & Keppie appointing him as building contractor [COPY], 13 Oct 1897 (b) Letter from Kirkwood to Honeyman & Keppie re: claim to be contractor for extension, 18 Jun 1907 (c) Letter from J Kirkwood & Smith, Contractors to Governors of GSA re: tender for extension, 20 Sep 1907 (d) Letter from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh enclosing copy of letter from lawyers re: Mr Kirkwood's claim, 5 Oct 1907 (e) Extracts from Minutes [Copy], 1897 (f) 2 lists of material used to dispute claim, not dated GOV/5/9/2: Joint Minute, I.C. The Glasgow School of Art v Thomas Nisbet & others (recorded at the Dean of Guild Court, Glasgow), with letter explaining the Minute from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co., Lawyers, 14 Nov 1907 GOV/5/9/3: Valuation of Site: (a) Valuation of west portion of school ground by Thomas Binnie & Son, 23 Feb 1907 (b) Plan of area under valuation, Feb 1907 (c) Copy of (a) & annotated copy of (a), 23 Feb 1907 (d) Copy of letter to Newbery from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co. re: conditions of land use, 1 Mar 1907 GOV/5/9/4: Craft Studios - (a) Letter from Newbery re: craft studios and tables used [refers to b], 12 Mar 1910 (b) Plan of craft table, signed CJR Smith, not dated GOV/5/9/5: Petition from Staff for Passenger Lift, 19 May 1910 GOV/5/9/6 Misc. requisition forms from staff re: new building: (a) Anatomy Room, James M. Dunlop, not dated (b) Store Cabinet, J.J.F.X. King, 13 Jun 1910 (c) Boiler Guards, D. Moffat, 17 Jun 1910 (d) Library catalogues, J.J.F.X. King, not dated (e) Easels, Allan D. Mainds, not dated (f) General heating needs, not dated (g) scrap figures for Library fittings, not dated GOV/5/9/7: Office Equipment Booklets, not dated GOV/5/9/8: Projector Lantern - Correspondence, technical specifications, catalogues, etc. relating to the Projector Lantern fitted in the Lecture Theatre, GSA, [c61 items], 1909-1912 GOV/5/9/9: Valuation of Building - scrap note not dated GOV/5/9/10: Plan of site behind GSA, on Dalhousie St. side: (a) Plan of site by J Andrew Millar. Architect, Jan 1914 (b) Letter from Mitchells, Solicitors re: above space & possible uses, 14 Jan 1914 GOV/5/9/11: Papers and correspondence regarding the butresses of the Panorama Building, 1896-1907 (a) Agreement between the Glasgow Real Ice Skating Palace and the Trustees of the Bellahouston Bequest regarding the butresses of the Panorama Building, 1896 (b) Letter from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh to E. R. Catterns, Secretary of Glasgow School of Art regarding the Agreement document above, 03 Oct 1907 GOV/5/9/12: Extract of Disposition by the Glasgow School of Art in favour of themselves imposing burden on the use of their property, 1908 GOV/5/9/13: Glasgow Sanitary Department, 1909-1929 (a) Certificate from the City of Glasgow Sanitary Department to certify that the Drainage System of the Glasgow School of Art is in satisfactory condition, 18 Aug 1909 (b) Letter from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh regarding the certificate listed above, 23 Aug 1909 (c) Certificate from the Corporation of the City of Glasgow Public Health Department to certify that the Drainage System of the Glasgow School of Art is in satisfactory condition, 27 Sep 1929

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

Records relating to the Glasgow School of Art Extension Scheme from 1926-1932. Includes: GOV/5/10/1: Building Committee Minutes, 1926-1930 GOV/5/10/2: Financial Records, 1926-1949 GOV/5/10/3: Property Records, 1915-1931 GOV/5/10/4: Subscriptions and the School Extension Building Fund, 1907-1931 GOV/5/10/5: Estimates, 1926-1927 GOV/5/10/6: Contracts and Agreements, 1927-1929 GOV/5/10/7: Correspondence with Contractors, 1926-1930 GOV/5/10/8: Fire Precaution Papers, 1928 GOV/5/10/9: Receipts, 1926-1932 GOV/5/10/10: Opening of the Extension 18 Dec, 1929 GOV/5/10/11: Plans, 1928 See also this blog post written about the papers of the School Extension Scheme: http://www.gsaarchives.net/2017/10/cataloguing-gsa-school-extension-1926-building-vic/

Building fund cash books, ledgers, statements, balance sheets, abstracts, miscellaneous accounts, receipts 1883-1912, banking papers 1897-1911. GOV/5/2/1: Building Fund Cash Book [with enclosures], 1883-1905 GOV/5/2/2: Building Fund Cash Book & Capital Expenditure A/C [with enclosures], c1906-1912 GOV/5/2/3: Building Fund Ledger [with enclosures], 1883-1902 GOV/5/2/4: Building Fund Ledger & Capital Expenditure A/C, 1907-1912 GOV/5/2/5: Building Fund Contracts Ledger, 1907-1909 GOV/5/2/6: Building Fund Statements, Balance Sheets Abstracts [7 pieces], 1897-1899 GOV/5/2/7: Building Fund Abstract of Income & Expenditure [2 pieces], 1900 GOV/5/2/8: Building Fund Statement, Abstract & Balance [3 pieces], 1901 GOV/5/2/9: Building Fund Statement, Abstract & Balance [2 pieces], 1902 GOV/5/2/10: Building Fund Charges A/C, 1897-1901 GOV/5/2/11: Building Fund Statement for Estimates per Minute of 7 Oct 1897, not dated GOV/5/2/12: Building Fund Receipts & Expenditure of Balance Sheet, Nov 1906-Oct 1910 GOV/5/2/13: Building Fund Statement [working papers], Dec 1908 GOV/5/2/14: Building Fund Statement of Accounts, Apr 1910 GOV/5/2/15: Building Fund Abstract of Vouchers, Oct 1910 GOV/5/2/16: Formal Opening A/C [incl. opening acc. for 1899], 1899 & 1909 GOV/5/2/17: Formal Opening A/C [working papers], 1909 GOV/5/2/18: Architect's Statement of Accounts paid, [incl. letter from J Keppie, d. 15 Jan 1900], not dated GOV/5/2/19: Union Bank of Scotland Bank Statements, 2 Mar 1898 GOV/5/2/20: as above, 1900 GOV/5/2/21: Union Bank of Scotland Current Account Book, 1897-1901 GOV/5/2/22: Union Bank of Scotland Current Account Book, 1901-1903 GOV/5/2/23: as above, 1907-1910 GOV/5/2/24: Union Bank of Scotland Capital Expenditure Account, 1910-1911

Minutes and papers of the Mackintosh Restoration Committee. These papers and minutes are all digital PDF files. Minutes and papers as follows: GOV/13/2/1: 2014 (digital) GOV/13/2/2: 2015 (digital) GOV/13/2/3: 2016 (digital) GOV/13/2/4: 2017 (digital)

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

Building Committee minutes 1896-1899, 1907-1910, Extension Committee minutes 1906-1907, correspondence and papers 1897-1911. GOV/5/1/1: GSA Building Committee Minute Book May, 1896-Dec 1899 GOV/5/1/2:  Report of the Building Committee (copy) [original in Minute Book - 5/1/1], 07 Oct 1897 GOV/5/1/3: GSA Building Committee - Extensions & Alterations Minute Book 1 (with index), Oct 1906 - May 1908 GOV/5/1/4: GSA Building Committee - Extensions & Alterations Minute Book 2 (with index), Jun 1908 - Oct 1910 GOV/5/1/5: Letter Book - Correspondence between GSA, Building Committee and the Architects, 1905-1910 GOV/5/1/6: Bundle of papers - includes notes on statements of accounts, grant matters, SED correspondence, Form 114 returns and general correspondence about the building, 1906-1910 GOV/5/1/7: Bundle of papers - as above, 1906-1910 GOV/5/1/8: Bundle of papers - as above, 1907-1911 GOV/5/1/9: Misc. correspondence to Newbery & Building Cttee. re: the new building, Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh scrap notes on fittings, etc., 1908-1909 GOV/5/1/10: Letter from Honeyman & Keppie re: Clause 21 of the Conditions and the architect's fee [with scrap note from Building Cttee. re: Clause 21], 21 Apr 1897 GOV/5/1/11: Misc. corresp. from Honeyman & Keppie to the Building Committee - (a) Electric lighting, 22 Nov 1898 (b) Contracting of Mr Sayers, the electrician, [incl. letter from Building Cttee. agreeing to appointment], 29 Nov 1898 (c) Location and design of the Technical Studios, 10 Apr 1899 (d) Brackets on the windows - costs, 5 May 1899 (e) Request for payment, 06 May 1899 GOV/5/1/12: Misc. corresp. from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh to the Building Cttee. & Newbery - (a) Note of fees [cf. 5/1/3, p.333], 5 Jun 1906 (b) Regarding outstanding account, 19 Oct 1906 (c) Acknowledgement of cheque & contribution of balance remaining, 20 Dec 1906 (d) List of offers for various contracts, 8 Oct 1908 (e) Addressing problems: air ducts, sound-proofing floors, etc., 12 Nov 1908 (f) Declaration that architects will not be responsible for any accident if there is dancing on the ground or first floors, 25 Nov 1908 (g) Referring to 5/1/12 (f) and dancing at GSA, 26 Nov 1908 (h) Discs & Lamps, 27 Nov 1908 (i) Heating arrangements, 27 Nov 1908 (j) Modelling Rooms & travelling crane, 19 Aug 1909 (k) Elevator (with figures), 9 May 1909 (l) Letter accompanying statement of charges, 24 Jul 1909 (m) Heating for the library, 29 Nov 1909 (n) Heating arrangements, 20 Jan 1910 (o) Heating arrangements, 24 Jan 1910 (p) Heating report, 19 Feb 1910 (q) Heating, 10 Mar 1910 (r) Fittings, incl. Catalogue Stand in the Library, 21 Mar 1910 (s) Cases, 23 Mar 1910

Harry Barnes' papers relating to building and estate developments of the Glasgow School of Art for example the construction of the Haldane and Bourdon Buildings, alterations to the Library and the Mackintosh Building, and work on the Newbery Tower. There are also some files for external building developments listed at the end. Sub series as follows: DIR/13/10/1: Foulis Building and Newbery Tower, 1957-1963 DIR/13/10/2: Mixed Building Papers, 1968-1978 DIR/13/10/3: The Haldane Building, 1971-1976 DIR/13/10/4: The Bourdon Building, 1970-1977 DIR/13/10/5: Other School Premises, 1975-1978 DIR/13/10/6: Correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners, 1968-1970 DIR/13/10/7: Ingram Street Tearooms, 1967-1977