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Papers regarding Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) at Glasgow School of Art: AC/5/13/1: File of documents regarding the Research Assessment Consultation, 1997-1998 (1 folder) Includes: The School's response to the Research Assessment Consultation RAE, Nov 1997; and the School of Fine Art Research Policy 1998. AC/5/13/2: Glasgow School of Art Design School, Mock RAE, Mar 1999 (1 volume) AC/5/13/3: RAE Dummy Run Submission of the Digital Design Studio, 12 Mar 1999 (1 volume) AC/5/13/4: School of Fine Art, Research Assessment Exercise 2001, Internal Audit 26 Mar 1999 (1 volume) AC/5/13/5: Draft document, Art and Design panel, Unit of Assessment, Criteria and Working Methods, Jul 1999 (1 folder) AC/5/13/6: Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh School of Architecture, Mock RAE, 1999 (1 volume)

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

Folder of general Academic Council correspondence and papers. Includes papers regarding: membership of the Academic Council; notice of elections; invitations to meetings; Working Party minutes; Health and Safety Report to the Academic Council; Awards Day; Awards and Prizes meetings; regulations for Art and Design; the Honorary President of Glasgow School of Art; External Examiners' Reports; membership of the Council's Committees; restructuring the role and function of the Academic Council, 1981; Institutional Reviews; minutes of some sub-committees e.g. Examinations Committees; CNAA; Prizelists, 1979; revalidation of courses; assessment processes; structure of the Academic Council and committees.

Includes:

• GSAA/SEC/30/1/4/1 Workbook titled 'The Tryst Cash Accounts', Jan 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/4/2 Calculations regarding the income and expenditure of the events held at the Belgium Tryst, Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/4/3  Typed list of the funds raised by the 'Belgian Market' stall at the Belgium Tryst, Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/4/4   List of funds raised through sales, subscriptions and admissions for the first day of the Belgium Tryst, Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/4/5 List of funds raised through sales, subscriptions and admissions for the second day of the Belgium Tryst, Feb 1915.
• GSAA/SEC/30/1/4/6 Current account pass book for the Belgium Tryst, c1915.

Scottish Committee for Art and Industry.

Folder of papers and correspondence regarding arrangements for Activities Weeks for the sessions 1974/75, 1975/76, 1979/80 and 1980/81. Includes papers such as: programmes; guest lists; correspondence about arrangements such as furniture, venues, and permission from Glasgow City Council; draft and copy fliers; donations and sponsors for Activities Week funds; notes regarding allocation of funds; notes about the Film programme; letters inviting speakers; letters of thanks for contributions; Activities Week Group meeting invites and minutes.

Address book covering student records up to number 582.

Includes correspondence, planning documentation, minutes, material relating to publicity and financial records.

Includes correspondence, planning documentation, subscriptions, and financial records such as accounts and receipts.

Correspondence and papers relating to affiliations and collaborations between Harry Barnes or the Glasgow School of Art and other bodies, organisations, and societies around Scotland and Britain. Papers include correspondence about various projects, exhibitions, or visits involving the Glasgow School of Art and external cultural committees on which Barnes sat. NB: A small amount of the correspondence in some of these folders 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. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/17/1: The Arts Council of Great Britain, 1964-1980 DIR/13/17/2: The Association of Art Historians, 1977 DIR/13/17/3: The BBC and STV, 1965-1981 DIR/13/17/4: The British Council, 1965-1979 DIR/13/17/5: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, 1973-1979 DIR/13/17/6: The Citizens' Theatre, 1964-1968 DIR/13/17/7: The Council of Industrial Design, 1964-1970 DIR/13/17/8: Design Council, 1971-1979 DIR/13/17/9: Educational Institute of Scotland, 1964-1979 DIR/13/17/10: Education Department, Corporation of Glasgow, 1964-1967 DIR/13/17/11: Glasgow Civic Art Association, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/12: Glasgow Cultural Centre, the Corporation of Glasgow, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/13: Glasgow Institute of Architects, 1964-1979 DIR/13/17/14: Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries, 1964-1981 DIR/13/17/15: Glasgow Print Studio, 1973-1976 DIR/13/17/16: Helensburgh & District Art Club and Glasgow Art Club, 1960-1970 DIR/13/17/17: The National Trust for Scotland, 1966-1972 DIR/13/17/18: The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/19: The Scottish Arts Council, 1966-1981 DIR/13/17/20: Scottish Civic Trust, 1967-1971 DIR/13/17/21: Scottish-German Society, 1966-1981 DIR/13/17/22: The Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, 1964-1981 DIR/13/17/23: Tapestry Projects and Organisations, 1966-1970 DIR/13/17/24: The Victoria & Albert Museum, 1960-1971 DIR/13/17/25: The XIII Club, 1964-1970

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Alex R. McGibbon".

Draft notes, and two draft letters to Andrew Carnegie about funds for the Glasgow School of Art, 1901 and bundle of correspondence between Alexander Roche and Louise M. Carnegie about the possibility of Mr Carnegie providing a travelling scholarship for a Glasgow School of Art student, 1905. Also contains correspondence between Alexander Roche and Francis Newbery regarding this matter, 1905.

Collection of various animal prints including sheep, cows, horses, dogs, and deer with focus on different parts of the anatomy (full body, heads, horns, hoofs, tails, etc). Many prints with French labels. Some prints signed by Robert Hills (1769-1844).

Files of correspondence and working papers relating to the annual course reporting process. Includes papers such as: guidance documents for annual planning; pro-forma sheets for External Examiners' reports; correspondence, papers and memos about Annual Reporting workshops and the nomination of External Examiners; details of External Examiners; breakdowns of course results; information and guidance for External Examiners; Guidelines for Course Validation, Review and Monitoring, and for the Appointment of External Examiners documents,1995 & 1997; student statistics; blank annual reporting pro-forma documents; summaries of resource requests from departments; notes of meetings of various sub-groups to discuss annual reporting matters e.g. Course Monitoring Sub-Group and Consultative Committees; documents about research output; correspondence about consultation papers; Academic Plan summaries, Key Performance Indicators. Folders of Annual Reporting correspondence and working papers for academic years as follows: AC/5/6/1: 1987-1988 AC/5/6/2: 1988-1989 AC/5/6/3: 1989-1990 AC/5/6/4: 1990-1991 AC/5/6/5: 1991-1992 AC/5/6/6: 1992-1993 AC/5/6/7: 1993-1994 AC/5/6/8: 1994-1995 AC/5/6/9: 1995-1996 AC/5/6/10: 1996-1997 AC/5/6/11: 1997-1998 AC/5/6/12: 1998-1999 AC/5/6/13: 1999-2000

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

List of apparatus & equipment required by each department, and prices, for the sessions 1952-1953 and 1959-1960.

Set of Appendices that were compiled for a review exercise. It is not known what review exercise these were compiled for. The original folder holding these documents was labelled: 'Mike Foley'. Appendices as follows: a) Appendix A: Glasgow School of Art Review of Existing Strategic Plan and Annual Planning Statement 1995/96 (1 document) b) Appendix B: Proposed Academic Plan, Mackintosh School of Architecture, Year 1995/96- 1998/99 (1 document) c) Appendix C: Glasgow School of Art Quality Audit, A Statement, Dec 1995 (1 document) d) Appendix D: Glasgow School of Art, Guidelines for Course Validation, Review and Monitoring and for the Appointment of External Examiners, Aug 1995 (1 document) e) Appendix E: Illustrative Material, including 'management structure', 'Academic Committee structure', and 'Senate's Committee Structure, Glasgow University' (1 document)

1 folder of correspondence between Harry Barnes and individuals applying for a staff position at the Glasgow School of Art. NB these papers contain sensitive information about individuals and will be closed for 75 years from the date of the material, in line with Data Protection legislation. They are therefore unavailable to researchers.

Letter [copy] to Monsieur Jean Delville informing him that he has been elected as first Professor of the Life Class in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts to begin duties in January 1906, 12 Dec 1905. (Two copies in French and one copy translated into English).

Includes two copies of architectural sketches for an early English doorway, entrance to Chapter House, Glasgow Cathedral. Sketch is dated 28 January 1903, supplement to The Builder's Journal and Architectural Record, measured and drawn by Charles Forsyth. Also includes collection of architectural lithograph prints, sketches, and watercolours of various locations including Paris, Rome, Cairo, and throughout the UK, some by E. Hildebrandt. Two have a stamp on corner of work, "Department of Science and Art, Specimen presented to schools". Also includes coloured prints of various rooms in the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia. Views include halls, courtyard, indoor garden, holy vestibule, throne room. Labelled in Russian and French, some include English labels written in pencil. Also includes collection of printed architectural plans and designs including two ordinance surveys of Garnethill and City Centre/Sauchiehall St., three copies of a poster of "100 Years of British Architecture" by The Observer, a floor plan of the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, a poster of "James Caldwell & Co. Abbotsford Stained Glassworks" designs, and three small architectural sketches/plans/designs of Grey Friars Church in Edinburgh, Chartres Cathedral in France, and Candlish Memorial Church in Glasgow.

Harry Barnes' papers regarding the Glasgow School of Art Department of Architecture, the Glasgow School of Architecture, and relationships between the Glasgow School of Art and the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde. Papers include correspondence with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), correspondence and agreements with the University of Glasgow and their Architecture lecturers, correspondence with the University of Strathclyde about the teaching of Architecture, and papers of the Joint Board of Studies for B Arch degree. Folders as follows: DIR/13/4/1/1: Folder labelled 'Joint Committee on the Glasgow School of Architecture', 1961-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow about the Committee; Constitution of the Committee, 1919; agendas and minutes of meetings of the Committee; Glasgow School of Architecture, award of Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes for session 1963-1964; correspondence with the University of Strathclyde about the Committee; and draft statements about the Glasgow School of Architecture. DIR/13/4/1/2: Folder labelled 'Glasgow School of Architecture, Constitution and History', 1962-1964 (1 folder): Includes: Document headed 'The University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art, Some probable points of contact and common interest', 1964; and document titled 'Glasgow School of Architecture, Constitution and History (exclusive of town planning)', 1962. DIR/13/4/1/3: Folder labelled 'School of Architecture & University of Strathclyde', 1964 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the University of Strathclyde about the School of Architecture and regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture. DIR/13/4/1/4: Papers about the Department of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art, 1964-1967 (1 folder): Includes: A circular statement to staff and students of the Department of Architecture about the future of the department, 1967; correspondence with the Glasgow Institute of Architects; discussion about courses for staff; requirements for entry to the part-time course in Architecture; proposals for the development of the departments of Architecture and Planning; correspondence with the SED about a meeting with the University of Glasgow; a 'Statement on Architecture, Glasgow School of Art', 1965; copies of press cuttings about the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA); correspondence with RIBA about the teaching of Architecture; copy of document 'The University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art, Some probable points of contact and common interest'; Extract from an address given by Professor Smith on the Glasgow School of Architecture, in 1954; a case for the Schools of Architecture in Glasgow; Statements, nos 1-4, by the Department of Architecture and Planning for the Governors and Director, 1964. DIR/13/4/1/5: Folder labelled 'School of Architecture & University of Glasgow', 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow regarding the School of Architecture; proposals for Architecture courses; minutes of the Joint Meeting with Representatives of the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow; notes about meetings between the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art; reasons for establishing full time courses in Architecture in the Glasgow School of Art; correspondence with the Glasgow Institute of Architects about the Glasgow School of Architecture; correspondence with Councillor John D Kelly; paper 'A New School of Architecture in Glasgow'; 'Some Draft Proposals for Setting up a New School of Architecture'. DIR/13/4/1/6: Folder labelled 'RIBA', 1964-1972 (1 folder): Correspondence and papers relating to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Including: correspondence; reports; note on RIBA and Recognition; reports of student awards; papers about RIBA visits to the School of Architecture; papers about RIBA Research Awards; correspondence about examination papers; Reports of RIBA visits, Oct 1968 and Nov 1966. DIR/13/4/1/7: Folder labelled 'Dept of Architecture Correspondence with RIBA', 1965-1966 (1 folder): Correspondence regarding visits, meetings and RIBA policies. Also correspondence with the University of Glasgow about RIBA. DIR/13/4/1/8: Folder labelled 'Architecture Correspondence with University of Glasgow', 1965-1967 (1 folder): Correspondence regarding proposals, reports, the Glasgow Institute of Architects, RIBA visits, meetings, staff salaries, etc. DIR/13/4/1/9: Folder labelled 'Proposals for Department of Architecture & Planning', 1965-1968 (1 folder): Proposal documents: 'Proposals for the Development of the Departments of Architecture and Planning', 29 Nov 1965; 'Recognition of Architectural Courses at the Glasgow School of Art, Department of Architecture, by the RIBA', 09 Mar 1967; 'Some general proposals regarding the type of Degree Course in Architecture to be established by the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art', 1968. DIR/13/4/1/10: Folder labelled 'Architecture', 1965-1971 (1 folder) Includes: Report on the Glasgow School of Art Department of Architecture, by Keppie, Henderson & Partners, Oct 1968; correspondence and papers about RIBA Visiting Board; correspondence about External Examiners; papers and correspondence about the Annual Assessment of the Department of Architecture; correspondence about Architecture Prizes; Report of apparatus and material purchased; Annual Requisitions of Apparatus and Equipment, 1971; correspondence about Department requisitions and finances. DIR/13/4/1/11: Report: 'School of Architecture, Department of Architecture and Planning, Glasgow School of Art, Visiting Board RIBA, 19-20 May 1966' (1 folder): 234 page report by RIBA about all aspects of the Department of Architecture and Planning at the Glasgow School of Art. DIR/13/4/1/12: Folder labelled 'Architecture & Planning Course', 1966 (1 folder): Includes: Suggested syllabus for Department of Architecture & Planning; correspondence with the University of Glasgow; copies of University of Glasgow information sheet on Graduate Courses in Town and Regional Planning; notes on collaboration with the University of Glasgow; content of planning courses; brochure for University of Manchester, Design Procedure in Architectural Practice, Apr 1966; correspondence about meetings of the Department of Architecture & Planning; 'Outline Suggestions for Study', for Landscape Architecture. DIR/13/4/1/13: Folder labelled 'RIBA Visiting Board, 19-20 May 1966', 1966-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and papers about the RIBA Visit to the Glasgow School of Art, 1966; correspondence about the associations between the Glasgow School of Art and The Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde; a report 'Recognition of Architectural Courses at the Glasgow School of Art Department of Architecture by the RIBA'; papers recording 'Discussions with staff and RIBA resulting from changes in Post Intermediate Recognition by RIBA, negotiations with RIBA to postpone this from Jun 1966 to Jun 1967, and negotiations with Staff regarding future procedure and publication of exam results etc'; copies of the Report of the RIBA Visiting Board on its visits to the Glasgow School of Art 19-20 May 1966. DIR/13/4/1/14: Folder of material relating to the Joint Board for the Degree of B Arch, 1966-1970 (1 folder): Includes: agendas, minutes, and papers of meetings of the Board; report to the Senate of the University of Glasgow; correspondence about the Board; notes on the Architectural Course; The Mackintosh School of Architecture, Curriculum of the Degree Course; minutes of meetings of the Committee on Architecture; Action Programme for Course Planning Committee; notes for an Ad Hoc Committee for Architecture; draft of Staff establishment for the Mackintosh School of Architecture; memoranda about the Department of Architecture; copy of document 'A New School of Architecture in Glasgow'; document 'Some general proposals regarding the type of Degree Course in Architecture to be established by the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art'; letters for the School of Art Board of Governors; correspondence with the University of Glasgow about the Chair of Architecture, etc. DIR/13/4/1/15: Folder labelled 'GSA Department of Architecture Link with University of Glasgow Meeting', 1967 (1 folder): Papers regarding the meeting between University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art 02 May 1967. Includes minutes, correspondence, and papers about the meeting. Also includes correspondence with the Scottish Eduction Department about a joint School of Architecture and correspondence with the University of Strathclyde. DIR/13/4/1/16: Folder labelled 'Chair of Architecture', 1967-1969 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence, applications, CVs, and papers relating to the position of Chair of Architecture at the University of Glasgow. NB Contains sensitive material so will be closed for 75 years. DIR/13/4/1/17: Folder of papers relating to the Department of Architecture at Glasgow School of Art, 1967-1970 (1 folder): Mainly correspondence between D S R Waugh, Head of the Department of Architecture, and Barnes about various aspects of Architecture courses. Includes: document 'The Glasgow School of Art, Department of Architecture, Points for Retention of Part-Time Studies'; correspondence about apprenticeships; correspondence about staff leaving; correspondence about students and student admissions to the course; itineraries for the Department of Architecture visits e.g. Reima Pietilae, Apr 1969; correspondence and papers about examinations and results; lists of prize winners in School Architectural prizes; correspondence about the School Library and the needs of Architecture; papers relating to student statistics; copies of minutes of Academic Board meetings for the Department of Architecture; correspondence and papers about significant changes in the entry system, curriculum, and administration of the part-time course in the Department of Architecture. DIR/13/4/1/18: Folder of papers relating to the Department of Architecture at Glasgow School of Art, 1967-1971 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about RIBA; draft document about the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1970; notes about the GIA Newsletter; 'some general proposals regarding the type of Degree Course in Architecture to be established by the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art'; correspondence about Culzean Hostel; copy of a newspeper clipping from the Sunday Times about the Future of Art; copy of a RIBA Journal article about Education and architecture, 1970; Timetables for Mackintosh School of Architecture courses, 1970-1971; correspondence about life drawing for Architecture students; draft timetables for Architecture Courses; correspondence about entry requirements; papers about external examinations; confidential discussion paper about Image and Public Relations; paper: 'RIBA Board of Education, The Concentration of Courses'; correspondence with the University of Glasgow about the appointment of Architectural Staff; correspondence about a brochure for the School of Architecture; draft papers for the Mackintosh School of Architecture brochure; meetings papers for a School of Architecture meeting; correspondence about a RIBA Urban Design Diploma; copy of the Glasgow School of Art Students' Association revised constitution. DIR/13/4/1/19: Folder labelled 'Degree Course Architecture', 1969-1970 (1 folder): Papers relating to the Mackintosh School of Architecture. Includes: Copy of the Curriculum of the Degree Course of the Mackintosh School of Architecture; copy of the brochure for the Mackintosh School of Architecture; copy of a hand-drawn plan for the layout of the Mackintosh School of Architecture brochure. DIR/13/4/1/20: Papers relating to the Department of Architecture/Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1969-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Scottish Education Department regarding the development of the Architectural Building at the Glasgow School of Art and relationship with the University of Glasgow;correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners about the School of Architecture building; correspondence about appointments to the staff of the Mackintosh School of Architecture and other staffing issues; correspondence and meetings notes regarding RIBA examinations; document: 'Mackintosh School of Architecture: An Outline Structure for Post-graduate Studies'; correspondence about the examination marking procedure; draft document: 'Proposals for the revision of Diploma Courses and the introduction of Associateship Courses'; correspondence regarding Associateship Courses; papers regarding the revision of existing courses and the introduction of new courses. DIR/13/4/1/21: Folder of papers relating to staffing of the Architecture Department, 1970 (1 folder): Papers and correspondence relating to interviews for filling staff positions at the Mackintosh School of Architecture (closed for Data Protection) DIR/13/4/1/22: Folder of papers relating to the Department of Architecture, 1970-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about the death of John Harold Westgath Voelcker, Professor of Architecture, University of Glasgow; correspondence about a visit of John McHale to the Art School; correspondence about external examiners; correspondence about the John Keppie Scholarship in Architecture; memorandum about the duties of the Professor of Architecture of the University of Glasgow; information about Professor John Voelcker; Background to the Mackintosh School of Architecture; notes on a brochure for the Mackintosh School of Architecture; correspondence with the University of Glasgow about various aspects of the School of Architecture. DIR/13/4/1/23: Papers relating to the Departments of Architecture and Planning, 1970-1973 (1 folder): Mainly papers and minutes for the Joint Board for the Degree of B Arch. Includes: Memorandum about the 'Discontinuation of Urban Rural Industrial Context on a Fixed Year Basis'; project paper for the Mackintosh School of Architecture; copies of papers, agendas, minutes and Reports for the Joint Board for the Degree of B Arch; admission statistics for B Arch; Proposed Degree in Planning, Draft Regulations; correspondence with the University of Glasgow; memo about the Mackintosh School of Architecture Diploma Course. DIR/13/4/1/24: Folder labelled 'Report to RIBA, 1973' (1 folder): Report prepared for the visit of RIBA to the Glasgow School of Art, 15-16 Nov 1973.

Contains marks books as follows (as well as loose papers): REG/19/2/1: 4 folders covering marks books 1934/5-1945/6 REG/19/2/2: 4 folders covering marks books 1946/47-1949/50 REG/19/2/3: 4 folders covering marks books 1950/51-1953/54 REG/19/2/4: 4 folders covering marks books 1954/55-1957/58 REG/19/2/5: 3 folders covering marks books 1958/59-1960/61 REG/19/2/6: 2 folders covering marks books 1961/62-1962/63 REG/19/2/7: 2 folders covering marks books 1963/64-1964/65 REG/19/2/8: 3 folders covering marks books 1965-1966 REG/19/2/9: 2 folders covering marks books 1966-1967 REG/19/2/10: 2 folders covering marks books 1967-1968 REG/19/2/11: 2 folders covering marks books 1968-1969 REG/19/2/12: 2 folders covering marks books 1969-1970 REG/19/2/13: 4 folders and loose A4 papers covering marks books 1970/71-1971/72 (1970/71 in Box 13 and 1971/72 in Box 14) REG/19/2/14: 3 folders covering marks books 1972/73-1973/74 REG/19/2/15: 2 folders covering marks books 1977-1978 REG/19/2/16: 3 folders covering marks books 1979-1981 REG/19/2/17: marks books covering 1980-1981

2 folders of papers about the study of Architecture. Folders as follows: DIR/12/2/25/1: Architecture and Planning Papers, 1960-1964. Includes correspondence relating to Town Planning course; a part-time course in Architecture; notes on annual assessment of Certificate Course and Post-Certificate Course in Architecture; report on Architectural Education in Glasgow; note on RIBA prizes and studentships; note on students selected to proceed with final drawings for Soane Medallion; other records of RIBA prize winners including J B Browne, William M Dunlop, and Graeme M Morland from Glasgow School of Art; notes on structures of Architecture courses; list of 'buildings of architectural and historic interest in the City of Edinburgh'; resignation letter from John D Kelly (Chairman of GSA Governors); note on Dept of Architecture & Planning accommodation and requirements; notes on award of Diplomas and Prizes; correspondence from Keppie, Henderson & Partners re. proposed mezzanine floor of Assembly Hall. DIR/12/2/25/2: Architecture and the Governors of GSA, 1964 Includes: Agenda for meeting of Chairman's Committee, 01 May 1964; excerpts from minutes of Extraordinary Meeting of Governors on state of architectural education in Glasgow (with accompanying report) 25 Mar 1964; and report on 'Proposed Courses in Architecture in the School of Art, Present and Future Carricula'.

Contains results ordered by certificate/qualification as follows: REG/19/3/1: Diploma and Advanced Certificate RIBA Part II, Nov 1972-Sep 1982 REG/19/3/2: Diploma 1 and 5 results, 1974-1975 REG/19/3/3: Marks book for years C1-4 covering 1974-1975, part II covering 1975 REG/19/3/4: Marks books covering Diploma 1 and 2, 1975-1976 REG/19/3/5: Exam results certificate and resits, 1976-1977 REG/19/3/6: Diploma marks, 1976-1977 REG/19/3/7: Degree examination results, 1975-1976 REG/19/3/8: Marks books diploma 1 and 2, 1977-1978 REG/19/3/9: Marks books diploma 1 and 2, 1978/79-1979/80 REG/19/3/10: Certificate exam results (+AC1, AC2) (+CF), 1978-1979 REG/19/3/11: Diploma marks, 1979-1985 REG/19/3/12: Diploma marks, 1985-1993 REG/19/3/13: Certificate exam marks and assesments, 1975-1976 REG/19/3/14: Degree and certificate/resit exam marks, 1978-1979 REG/19/3/15: Sundry papers 1967/68 - 1979/80; marks 1976-1977; staff photograph, 1985 REG/19/3/16: Degree results, 1977-1978 REG/19/3/17: Degree results, 1979-1980 REG/19/3/18: Degree results, 1980-1981 REG/19/3/19: A.C.1 and A.C.2 marks, 1979-1980 REG/19/3/20: Certificate exam marks, 1977-1978

Contains index books referring to student records, numbers 1-3160 of student records and certificate record cards.

Questions arising on Sir Steven Bilsland's Memorandum (DIR/9/75/32).

Art and Industry in Sweden, an outline of the movement which has secured co-operation between them, by Sir Steven Bilsland.

Art Education in Scotland, Primary and Secondary Schools; The training of Teachers; the status of Art in Education; The Decoration of Schools; Continuation Classes; Art College. Mr Cursiter's 2nd Memo.

Memorandum on Art in the Schools in Relation to Industry, by R M Allardyce, Director of Education.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the Art Residencies and Summer Schools of Carghill Hostel in Culzean and Hospitalfield in Arbroath. Sub series as follows: DIR/13/12/1: Hospitalfield, 1958-1979 DIR/13/12/2: Cargill Hostel at Culzean, 1965-1977

Papers relating to the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry and Exhibitions. Includes: Article 'Designing for Cretonnes', reprinted from the Journal of the National Society of Art Masters May 1929; Memorandum concerning a visit to certain Carpet Showrooms in London, 02 Jan 1934; Royal Academy Exhibition of Contemporary British Art in Industry 1935, Provisional Allocation of Gallaries; article: 'Woven Design in Fabrics', by E Midglet, reprinted from the Wool Record and Textile World, 1931; article: 'What Design Can do for Industry', reprinted from Marketing and Design, Oct 1933; programme for the Royal Academy Exhibition of British Art in Industry, Jan-Mar 1935; Royal Academy Exhibition of British Art in Industry 1935, Report of an inaugural meeting of members of the advisory committees, 08 Nov 1933; copy of printed speech delivered by the Prince of Wales at a dinner given by the Royal Society of Arts, 07 Nov 1933; article 'Art in Industry, Academy Exhibition Next Year, by John De La Valette, reprinted from The Times, 05 Jan 1934; extract from the Journal of the National Society of Art Masters, Notes in regard to Training for Book & Magazine Illustration, 18 Jul 1930; correspondence between the Industrial Art Committee and the Federation of British Industries about Industrial Art in Northern Ireland, Jan 1934; Questionnaire about 'co-operation between Art Schools and Local Industries, Jan 1934; article: 'The Poster & Its Production', J M Philipson, 1932.

Artworks and designs by Harry Barnes. DIR/13/21/1: Christmas Card Designs: c1950s-1970s (1 folder): Undated sketches and tracings for five Christmas card designs. Designs include: six pointed star; scene of an infant Jesus, cherubs and crown; angel playing a trumpet.

Folders of Reports from External Assessors of the School, from between 1953-1963 and for each department. Reports as follows: DIR/12/2/10/1: Assessor's Reports 1953-1956: Including guidelines for external assessors and (generally anonymous) reports on the following: Sculpture (1955-1956), noting work of students J. R. H. Milne and G.S. Wood, and influence of tutor Benno Schotz, in 1955, and A. R. T. Fletcher, Miss Alston, Miss McLaughlin, J. S. Wood, J. R. H. Milne, and G. McLellan in 1956; Design & Crafts (1955-1956) by assessors D. Batty and Misha Black, noting work of students Robert MacGowan, Douglas Warner, Margaret Ingram, Jean Gray, Evelyn Fraser, Alexander Fletcher, Janet Mackenzie, James Hooper, Alex Leckie, David Ferguson, George Innes, Monica Jamieson, and Janetta Gilston in 1955, and John McQueen, Penelope Paul, Alistair Fletcher, Helen Rae, Archibald MacArthur, Susan Currie, Ronaldo Franchitti, Mary McLellan, Christine McFarlane, Mary McIvor, Monica Jamieson, Atholl Hill, and James Kenton Guy in 1956; Architecture (1955-1956); Drawing & Painting (1955-1956), noting work of students Mathison, Alexander Goudie, and Ian MacRae in 1956; Commercial & Graphic Art (1956). Assessors listed for Intermediate Examination in Arts & Crafts (1956) include G. R. Woolway, H. Buckley, N. Spencer, D. Taylor, Constance Parker, J. G. Platt, Edward Barnsley, D. Billington, Misha Black, R. E. R. Downing, P. Goffin, R. Y. Goodden, E. O. Jennings, Harry Parr, A. B. Read, and Francis H. Spear. Assessors listed for Pictorial Group (1956) include James Fitton, Edwin La Dell, Claude Rogers, A. E. Christopherson, M. W. Hawes, Anthony Gross, Gertrude Hermes, Lynton Lamb, M. C. Oliver, A. H. Roffey, and H. Spencer. Assessors listed for Textile Group (1956) include Elizabeth Wray, Margaret Leischner, J. T. Murray, H. H. Shelton, M. Watts, Dorothy Benson, Constance Parker, G. Davies, and R. W. Newberry. Assessors listed for Three-Dimensional Group (1956) include R. Y. Goodden, Frank Dobson, W. L. Stevenson, K. Brayshaw, E. Race, D. Billington, G. T. Friend, Peter Goffin, A. Heath, F. H. K. Henrion, L. C. Hughes, E. O. Jennings, A. B. Read, R. D. Russell, John Skeaping, V. Skellern, F. H. Spear, and H. Warren Wilson. DIR/12/2/10/2: Assessor's Reports 1957-1960: Includes reports on: Drawing & Painting (1957-1960) by assessor James Fitton (1957), noting work of students Bankier, Conely, Knox, Paterson, Stevenson, Simmons, Bennett, Craig, and Walsh, assessor B. Fleetwood-Walker (1958), assessor Ruskin Spear (1959), noting work of student Robert Methven, and assessor Claude Rogers (1960), noting work of Clare Stewart, David Sinclair, Jean Drummond, John Wilson, Crawford, Bryson, Cochrane, Rushbrook, and Alston/Devlin; Sculpture (1957-1960) by assessors J. R. Skeaping (1957-1958), Gilbert Ledward (1959), noting work of students Rose Sarna, Edward McConnell, and Andrew Robertson, and Willi Soukop (1960), noting work of students John Martin, Ross, and Laing; Design & Crafts (1957-1960) by assessors Misha Black and Marianne Straub (1957), noting work of students Elspeth Young, Anne Hunter, Mary McIver, Barcham Green, John McQueen, Kathleen Scrimgeour, Joy Mackintosh, James Guy, Norman Bleloch, Duncan Currie, Hugh Barrett, Heather Mary Thomson, Dorothy Duncan, Susan Currie, Peter McCulloch, James Gray, Charles Murray, Francis Bowles, and Archibald McArthur, assessors A. B. Read and Marianne Straub (1958), noting work of Mackay, Judith McAinsh, Meecham, Waddell, MacIntosh, McDougall, Watt, Glen, Tomlinson, Stewart, Roxburgh, Slaven, McCarthy, McGaughey, Scrimgeour, Green, Hugh Barrett, Veronica Matthew, Mary Murray, Kathleen Allen, Moyra Duncan, Elspeth Younger, William McDougall, Elspeth Pringle, Charles Murray, Stanley Peake, Geoffrey Green, and Ian Mackay, assessors Marianne Straub and F. H. K. Henrion (1959), the latter noting the work of students Lodge and Speirs, and assessors F. H. K. Henrion and Lucienne Day (1960), the former noting the work of Halley, Jolly, Graham, Heron, McLean, O'Neill, Marle, and Wylie, and the latter noting McGeachy, Black, Thomas Heron, Pamela Mitchell, C. White, Togneri, Ann Miller, Ian Ross, R. Frazer, Macdonald, Maguire, Graham, Marle, and Wylie; Commercial & Graphic Art (1957-1960) by assessors Lynton Lamb (1957-1959) and Tom Eckersley (1960 only), noting work of students McLean, Campbell, Lawson, Cunningham, Jolly, Mackie, Rankin, Spiers, Bless, McTaggart, Houston, Clinton, and Grant in 1957, Burnett, Kirkwood, Greenaway, Rodger, Smith, Hunter, Ferguson, Wilson, McLeod, McIlvaney, Harvie, Galloway, McIlhenny, Poli, and McTaggart in 1958, and Janette Rodger, Isobelle Smith, and Stanley Smith in 1959; Architecture (1957) by assessor G. Grenfell Baines, offering a general report on Schools of Architecture in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Glasgow, and including a further report specific to Glasgow. Also included amongst Assessor's Reports (1957-1960) is a report of 18 October 1960 on the progress of the 'New Building'. DIR/12/2/10/3: Assessor's Reports 1961-1963: Includes reports on: Sculpture (1961-1963) by assessor Willi Soukop (1961-1962) and F. E. McWilliam (1963), noting work of students John Donachie, Sonia Marshall, and Norma Zunterstein in 1962, and McDonald and Donachie in 1963; Drawing & Painting (1961-1963) by assessors Claude Rogers (1961-1962) and Leonard Rosoman (1963), the former noting work of students Gilbert, Bryson, Incerti, Blair, Macaulay, Vance, Ulph, Birrell, Sinclair, Goodwin, and Rushbrook, and the latter that of Conan Byrne, Norman Gilbert, Palmer, Jordan, and Armstrong; Design & Crafts (1961) by assessors Alastair Morton, Robin Jacques, and N. J. Slutzky, noting the work of John Martin, Alexander Simpson, Thomas Walsh, James Harrigan, Paul Biagi, Mary Gordon, Donald Ewan MacLean, Dugald Cameron, Diana Barclay Brown, Elizabeth Mai Brice Livingston, Charles Alexander Wallace Shaw, Anne Catherine Stewart, William Watson, Frances Margaret Beck, Ronald Roderick Macdonald, Iain Roderick MacLeod, Jane Marian Lord, Ann Patricia Collins, Lilian Anne Watson Graham, Winifred Lilian Morton, William Warwick Ker MacCallum, Sheila Marion McHarg, Edward Francis McLaughlin, David Ross Wilson, Denis Noel O'Neill, Marilyn Edith Watt Hunter, Alice Gardner Paul, Veronica Adele Togneri, and Richard Coley; Design & Crafts and Graphic Design (1962-1963) by assessors Robin Day, Lynton Lamb, and Lady Casson (1962) and Madge Garland and Lynton Lamb (1963), noting work of students Robert Docherty, Gerard Quail, Stobo, Quail, Morrison, Beck, Halley, and Roan in 1962, and C. Mitchell, M. McCoig, W. B. Stewart, E. Jackson, J. Johnston, W. A. Wright, P. Short, C. F. Coutts, M. A. Spence, E. S. Stobo, and J. A. Forsyth in 1963. Also included amongst Assessor's Reports (1961-1963) are comments on said reports, and staff replies to the assessors.

Harry Barnes' papers regarding Associateship Courses at the Glasgow School of Art. Papers include various documents and draft documents about proposed changes to the First Year Course, Diploma Course, Architecture Courses and about the introduction of an Associateship Course. Folders as follows: DIR/13/4/2/1: Various papers relating to Associateship Courses, 1965-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Copy documents describing 'Diploma and Associateship Courses'; copy document about 'Associateship Course'; document: 'Proposals for the Development of the Departments of Architecture and Planning'; documents about the recognition of Architectural Courses; copy document: 'Scottish Central Institutions, Draft Proposals for the Review of the Diploma Courses and the Introduction of Associateship Courses'; documents about the School of Architecture in Glasgow. DIR/13/4/2/2: Various papers relating to Associateship Courses, 1966-1972 (1 folder): Mostly circular letters about Associateship Courses, General Course and Diploma Courses. Includes: Circular letter from Barnes about Associateship Courses; circular on the proposed revision of the General Course, 1968; information about the General Course timetable, 1968-1969; document 'Some Ideas on the Re-Organization of the General Course, 1st and 2nd Year'; 'Notes on Re-Organization of General Course, Mr Dunbar's Paper'; 'Proposals for Introducing an 'Honours' Diploma Course'; 'Scottish Central Art Institutions: Associate Courses'; 'Precis of Statement Made by Mr H Jefferson Barnes, Director of the Glasgow School of Art and Chairman of the Meeting of the Principals of the 4 Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Held at the Glasgow School of Art on Saturday 28 May 1966 Regarding 'Honours' Courses'. DIR/13/4/2/3: Various papers regarding Associateship Courses, 1968-1970 (1 folder): Mainly draft documents about the introduction of Associateship Courses. Includes: Draft information document about Diploma and Associateship Courses; Draft document 'Proposals for the revision of Diploma Courses and the introduction of Associateship Courses, Autumn 1970'; extract from minutes of the Board of Studies meeting, 12 Nov 1968, about Associateship Courses; document for the Board of Studies 'Revision of Diploma Courses- Introduction of Associateship Courses'; news clipping from The Glasgow Herald, 03 Oct 1969 about 'Honours Course for Art Students'; Scottish Art Institutions document about Associateship Courses; 'Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Higher Awards for Courses in Art, Sep 1969'; draft report on 'Higher Awards for Courses in Art'; circular to all staff about Associateship Courses, Dec 1968; annotated draft document: 'Proposals for the Review of the Diploma Course and the Introduction of Associateship Courses'; correspondence with the Central Art Institutions in Scotland about the introduction of Associateship Courses. DIR/13/4/2/4: Various papers regarding proposed Associateship Courses, 1970-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with prospective students about the Associateship Course; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department (SED) about the Associateship Course and approval of the course; copy of document: 'Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, Aberdeen, Gray's School of Art. Application for Revision of Existing Courses and the Introduction of New Courses'; handwritten draft of document to the SED: 'Application for Revision of Existing Courses and the Introduction of New Courses, Glasgow School of Art'; 'Draft proposals for Associateship Course'; synopsis of studies for First Year Course session 1971-1972; Gray's School of Art, document titled 'Associateship and Diploma Courses, Proposed Restructuring (General Course)'; various documents and draft documents about proposed changes to the First Year Course, Diploma Course and about the introduction of an Associateship Course. DIR/13/4/2/5: Folder labelled 'Associateship, 1970-1973' (1 folder): Includes: documents and draft documents, similar to the above, about the content of Associateship Courses and proposed changes to Diploma Courses. Includes lists of 'Honours Associateship Students' by Department and recommendations by the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions for the revision of Diploma Courses and the introduction of Associateship Courses.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to associations and committees, such as the Scottish Art Teachers' Assocation, the Scottish Association for National Certificates and Diplomas, and the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers, who discussed professional practice matters such as teachers' rates of pay, training and degrees. Folders as follows: DIR/13/19/2/1: Scottish Education Department Memorandum on the Training of Teachers, 1955 (1 folder): 'The Training of Teachers, Memorandum by the Scottish Education Department, Mar 1955' with cover letter. DIR/13/19/2/2: Papers relating to the Scottish Association for National Certificates and Diplomas, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence regarding the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies- Art; correspondence about Dip. AD students; correspondence about a CNC Course in Mechanical Engineering and examinations in Industrial Design; Scottish Association for National Certificates and Diplomas, Notes to Colleges on the Organisation of Examinations; correspondence about National Certificate Applications, 1964-1965; correspondence about a Press Release on the introduction of Industrial Design to Engineering Courses; correspondence with Professor Otto, 'Staatliche Hochschule fur bildende, Kunste Berlin', about his new course for architectural and art students. DIR/13/19/2/3: Papers and Correspondence relating to the Scottish Art Teachers' Association, 1964-1967 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about the potential formation of a Consultative Committee as part of the Scottish Art Teachers' Association (SATA); correspondence about the Association's Annual General Meeting and a resolution to meet with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about a meeting between the Association and GSA Graduates; correspondence about Association meetings held at the School of Art; correspondence and papers about a forum 'Education and Creative Awareness' including expressions of interest from invited members; correspondence about the Diploma Course at the Glasgow School of Art. DIR/13/19/2/4: Papers and Correspondence relating to the Scottish Art Teachers' Association, 1965-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence regarding the National Association of Careers Teachers; correspondence about a paragraph in the Art School prospectus regarding Associateship Courses; Scottish Education Department booklet, 'A Short Guide to the Teachers' Superannuation Scheme in Scotland', May 1969; Scottish Education Department booklet 'Widows' and Children's Pensions, A Guide for Teachers', Jun 1969; correspondence with the Scottish Art Teachers' Association about the introduction of Honours courses by colleges of Art; correspondence about a Scottish Art Teachers' Association survey of art teacher opinion across Scotland on the subject of teacher training; correspondence about the proposed establishment of a National Council of Art Education; circular from the Department of Education and Science: 'Professional Training for Teachers in Maintained Schools'; papers about a National Conference of Art Teachers, 1969; correspondence with the Scottish Art Teachers' Assocation about the General Course, Honours Courses in Fine Art, and other matters; copy of 'Statement Submitted on Behalf of all Scottish Art Teachers to the Principals and Directors of the Scottish Art Schools and Colleges, 01 Feb 1965', from the Scottish Art Teachers' Assocation. DIR/13/19/2/5: 'Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Pay of Non-University Teachers', 1974 (1 document). DIR/13/19/2/6: Papers and correspondence relating to the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers, 1976-1977 (1 folder): Includes: minutes and meetings papers, such as agendas and reports, for the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers; 'list of points which might be covered in preparation of papers on: The Future for In-Service Training'; correspondence with the National Committee and memoranda about matters such as meetings, tuition fees, the pooling of expenditure, staffing, in-service training, a 'Programme of National Courses', teacher training, and current trends in the in-service training of teachers; 'Report of the Committee on the Future of Broadcasting: Invitation to Offer Comments on the Report'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about topics such as: student intake, the National Committee for the In-Service training of Teachers, and intake to teacher training courses 1976-1977; copy of brochure for 'National Courses, Oct 1976-Sep 1977, organised by the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers, Aug 1976'; note on a St Andrews Conference on Christain Education; Report of the Open University Committee on Continuing Education. DIR/13/19/2/7: Papers and correspondence relating to the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers, 1978 (1 folder): Includes: Minutes of the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers and the Courses Sub-Committee; Report of the Working Group on the Future of In-Service Training.

Glasgow School of Art Audit Reports. Reports over 30 years old are available for public consultation. Permission from the board of governors is needed for access to those which are less than 30 years old. Reports include: GOV/9/3/1: 1996 (1 folder) (a) Price Waterhouse Internal Audit Report, 96/2: Payroll (b) Price Waterhouse Internal Audit Services, Internal Audit Report 96/3: Purchases (c) Price Waterhouse Internal Audit Services, Internal Audit Report 96/4: Residential Income GOV/9/3/2: 1997 (1 folder) (a) KPMG Proposal for Audit Services Report, 24 Mar 1997 (b) Amended Minutes of Audit Committee meeting 24 Mar 1997 (c) Minutes of Audit Committee meeting 02 Apr 1997 (d) KPMG Summary audit plan. Audit: Year ended 31 July 1997, 20 Jun 1997 (e) Glasgow School of Art Internal Audit Report, Follow up of Prior Year Reports, Sep 1997 (f) KPMG Audit issues memorandum, Year ended 31 Jul 1997, 12 Nov 1997 (g) KPMG Management Report, Audit: Year ended 31 July 1997, 27 Jan 1998 GOV/9/3/3: 1998 (1 folder) (a) KPMG Review of Glasgow School of Art registry functions, 06 Feb 1998 (b) KPMG Audit overview memorandum, Audit: Year ended 31 July 1998, 22 May 1998 (c) KPMG Management report, Audit: Year ended 21 July 1998, 07 Jan 1999

Papers and correspondence kept by Harry Barnes that pre-date his term as Director. Some of these papers may have been from Barnes' time as Deputy Director and Registrar of the School (1946-1964) but have been kept with his Directorial papers and so have been catalogued as such. Folders as follows: DIR/13/20/1: Various working papers about the Glasgow School of Art and the Teaching of Art, 1930-1947 (1 folder): Includes: Examination question for 'History of Art I, 3rd Year Students'; Report, to Mr Keppie, about the Glasgow School of Art by Professor Henry Tonks on his visit to the School 02 & 03 Dec 1930; correspondence between Keppie and Tonks about the Report; paper: 'Art in Primary Schools'; copy of a written stimulus for a subject composition and extract from Tennyson's poem: 'Day Dream'. DIR/13/20/2: General and Personal Correspondence pre-dating Barnes' Directorship, 1943-1960 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and papers about, and references for, Harry Barnes in support of his applications for Headmasterships and other positions in various Art Colleges; correspondence about vacancies on the Glasgow School of Art staff; correspondence and papers about Barnes' position as Assistant Master in Painting and Drawing at the Glasgow School of Art; references from Barnes for former Glasgow School of Art staff; correspondence with the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland about illustrations Barnes has provided them with; correspondence about the fate of the Mackintosh Furniture at Hous'ill; invitations to Barnes for events such as exhibition openings and conferences; correspondence with the Arts Council of Great Britain about an exhibition; copy of a memorandum on proposed staffing changes for the Scottish Craft Centre; paper: 'Some Observations on the Present Position of the Panel' of the Scottish Craft Centre; other correspondence about the Scottish Craft Centre; draft school notice about a Polio Vaccination at the School; correspondence about visits to the School such as from the ladies of the American Dental Society; correspondence about the sale of a tapesty by a Mr Sax Shaw; correspondence with the Dundee Museums and Fine Art Galleries thanking Barnes for loaning them five tapestries for an exhibition; correspondence with the newly formed Art Club in Dalry asking for Barnes' advice; personal correspondence about repairs to Barnes' car; correspondence with the Edinburgh Tapestry Company; correspondence about an article Barnes has agreed to write on 'Wrought Iron Work in Scotland'. (NB sensitive papers regarding job applications, for example, will be closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection). DIR/13/20/3: Papers regarding Classes for Youth Club Leaders, 1944-1947 (1 folder): Includes: handwritten and typed notes by Barnes about evening classes for youth club leaders run in conjunction with the Corporation of Glasgow, Education Department; document: 'Glasgow School of Art Evening Classes, Course of Arts and Crafts for Junior School Club Leaders. Introduction to Course and Suggestions for Imaginative Drawing and Painting Classes by H Jefferson Barnes, 1945'; timetables for courses; sign-in sheet for Interior Decoration, Introductory Course, Apr 1944; correspondence about the courses; draft document 'Course of Lecture Demonstrations for School Club Leaders', 1945. DIR/13/20/4: Various papers including those about the Library and Casts at the School, 1950-1958 (1 folder): Includes: Inventories, notes, and lists of plaster casts and their locations around the School and within each department; four black and white photographs of two figure casts: a Caryatid and a Gothic figure; School Librarian's Report, 1952; report of a visit to Edinburgh College of Art Library, 1952; the Librarian's Report on 'Means for setting up a Classified Collection of Illustrations'; Library Sectional Bibliography; Glasgow School of Art Library Report on Reorganisation, 1951; 'Memorandum concerning the question of use of the new School of Art Union by the students of Architecture'; Glasgow School of Art Report on Session 1950-1951; some copies of examination papers; correspondence with D P Bliss about his Travel Reports; Report of D P Bliss' Travels in Denmark and Sweden, 1957; copy of 'Regulations for the Twenty-Fifth Exhibition of the Aberdeen Artists' Society', 1958. DIR/13/20/5: Various papers including those about the National Committee for the Training of Teachers and Anne Scott Macdonald's Historical Dolls, 1950-1960 (1 folder): Includes: Blank application form for 'Admission to a Training College'; note about the National Committee for the Training of Teachers Emergency Recruitment Scheme; pamphlet about the Further Education and Training Scheme; notes and correspondence about the dolls in historical costume made by A Macdonald Scott; note: 'A Short History of Costume, being a series of dolls designed and made by Mrs A Macdonald Scott for the Lending Museum, Glasgow School of Art', listing the dolls made; quotation from James Meighan and Son for curtains; paper: 'A Museum of Visual Aids for the Teaching of Art'; a note of the 'Suggested Course for Students of Ross Hall'; suggestions for the Christmas Ball, 1958; list of lectures in a series 'The Artist as Craftsman'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about a potential exchange programme between staff of technical colleges in the United Kingdom and the United States; handwritten notes: 'Reasons for change of course proposed for beginners class' for Silversmithing and Jewellery; list of RSA School of Painting Awards; information about the RIBA Annual Assessment, 1958-1959; list of Class Prizes awarded 1950-1951; student lists and marks (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); document about a mural by Alasdair Gray for the Scottish USSR Friendship Society, 8 Belmont Crescent, Glasgow. DIR/13/20/6: Board of Education Examination Papers, c1955 (1 folder): Board of Education Examination papers including subjects: 'Education', 'Industrial', 'History and Methods of Painting', 'Organisation', 'Teaching', 'Affiliations'. Also includes lists of students and correspondence. DIR/13/20/7: First Page of a document: 'The training of designers for work in industry', c1950s-1960s (1 document): The name 'McCrum' is annotated at the top in biro. DIR/13/20/8: Paper about Art and Design, c1960s (1 document): 62-page document about many aspects of Art and Design including sections discussing: The Graphic Arts; Design for the Traditional Industrial Arts; Surface Design; Product Design; Interior Design and Display Work; Design for Entertainment; Landscape Architecture; Other Openings; Teaching Art; Training and Qualifications; Openings and Renumeration.

Papers about the Glasgow School of Art applications to the Bellahouston Bequest Fund: GOV/11/4/1: Application to participate in the Bellahouston Bequest Fund by the Glasgow School of Art, 1892 GOV/11/4/2: Schedule of Information Required by the Trustees in Connection with Applications for Grants from the Fund, 1892 GOV/11/4/3: Bellahouston Bequest Fund, Deed of Instructions and Codicils, c1892 GOV/11/4/4: Glasgow School of Art Draft Statement as to School Building Fund for the Bellahouston Trust, 1901

Two newspaper cuttings and a note of an interview about the bequest of Mr McCaig of Oban who left his money to Trustees, including the University of Glasgow, to be used for the building of a tower and numerous statues in memory of him and his relations, with any surplus to be used to found a Chair in the Art of Sculpture. This bequest was declared invalid at a Court of Session in 1906.

The Glasgow School of Art Small Specialist Institutional Bid for Designation. A bid for designation as a Small Specialist Institution, submitted to the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council. 2 copies.

Including a list of subjects of examination and daily time table.

Biographies of the members of the Board of Governors: GOV/14/1: File of biographies of Governors of the Glasgow School of Art compiled by the secretary to the Board, c2001-2003.

Lists, information considering the Lending Museum.

Three bookplates. Bookplate (a): for "Book No 12693" thought to be early 1900s. Bookplate (b): for "Book 18203" is believed to be in Figaro font, devised in 1940, and so it is thought the plate dates to post 1940. Bookplate (c): Is believed to use Chisel font, devised by Robert Harling in 1930, and so it is thought to date to post 1939. Governors' Minutes 22 January 1945 read: "Designs by three students were submitted for a bookplate for the library books and the design of Miss Elizabeth Jamieson was selected. It was agreed that Miss Jamieson receive the sum of £5.5.0 for her design." However it is not clear which bookplate this is referring to.

List of books added to the library and loose material in separate folder.

Minutes of the Building Committee for meetings: 11 Mar 1926; 29 Mar 1926; 21 Apr 1926; 13 Sep 1926; 29 Nov 1926; 20 Jan 1927; 08 Feb 1927; 05 Aug 1927; 12 Sep 1927; 27 Jan 1928; 15 Mar 1928; 19 Jun 1928; 22 Oct 1928; 20 Nov 1928; 06 Dec 1928; 23 Jan 1929; 10 May 1929; 02 Jul 1929; 26 Nov 1929; 18 Feb 1930. Also Includes a list of committee members, some correspondence concerning the minutes and 2 additional copies of minutes of the meeting 11 Mar 1926, one annotated with suggestions from Laurence MacBrayne.