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Photography

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers regarding Photography at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: Orders for supplies and correspondence about acquiring various pieces of photography equipment such as lighting, lesnes and mirrors; correspondence about photographs of the Industrial Design Section of the School for an exhibition by the Council of Industrial Design; enquiries from prospective students; correspondence about The Art School's interest in Film.

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Photographs of Robert Stewart's works collected by Liz Arthur

Contains 5 black & white photographs of : Robert Stewart climbing a ladder to hang his mobile at the 1952 GSA fashion show, Elizabeth Stewart wearing a hat designed by Robert Stewart for the 1952 GSA fashion show, and Robert Stewart demonstrating the use of procion to Richard Demarco and Romanian artists at Hill House, Loch Striven, 1969. Also contains 79 colour photographs of Robert Stewart's : post diploma show paintings, gouache on paper, 1946-1947; textile designs, late 1940s-early 1950s; Jon Noble, Ardkinglas commission, c1950; embroidered panel worked by Kath Whyte, 1955; designs for Christmas cards done for Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Tapestry Company, mid 1950s; Robert Stewart Ceramics storage jars and tankards, 1957-1963; graphic designs for Liberty, late 1950s; greetings cards, 1964; ceramic mural for Tappit Hen restaurant, Paisley, 1965; ceramic mural designed for West Dumbartonshire Burgh offices (Robert Stewart in picture), 1965; untitled paintings, procion, grease and gouache on paper, late 1960s; ceramic panels, late 1960s; 'First Sight of Santorini' painting, 1968; ceramic mural for Hebridean & Highlander restaurant, Queen Street Station, Glasgow. (Note : these dates reflect the year in which the work was done and not the year the photograph was taken.) As well as : fireplace designed by Robert Stewart for 5 Clarkston Rd., Busby, for commission by Ian Millen, 1963; Robert Stewart exhibition, Design Centre, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, 1969; Sheila Macfadyn's (nee McQuistan) diploma show textile designs (she was a student of Robert Stewart at GSA 1951-1953); and the Robert Stewart exhibition, Glasgow School of Art, 2003. Most photographs have captions handwritten by Liz Arthur.

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Photographs of Decorative Works

Photograph album titled: 'Photographs of Decorative Works by Fra H Newbery'. Leather bound album of ten black and white photographs of paintings and other art works produced by Fra Newbery with a note of the name of the piece, and where they are located. Largely consists of works within churches in Dorset.

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Photographs and newscuttings

A collection of photographs and news cuttings relating to Kath and other students of Arbroath High School which includes:

  • A black & white photograph of Arbroath High School 'Form IIA' students, including Kath Whyte, 1923; along with a related Arbroath Herald article, 25 December 1981.
  • A black & white photograph of 'Forms V & VI' students, 1926; along with a related Arbroath Herald article, 13 April 1979.
  • A Press and Journal article reporting on weddings, 30 July 1935.
  • An Aberdeen Bon-Accord and Northern Pictorial article reporting the wedding of the Provost's son, n.d..
  • An Arbroath Herald article reporting on 'Successful Students at Arbroath Schools' featuring Kath Whyte, 1 July 1927.

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Photocopies of Robert Stewart's correspondence collected by Liz Arthur

Contains photocopies of Robert Stewart's correspondence, 1948-1979, copied from GSA Archives and Collections Centre by Liz Arthur. Includes correspondence relating to the GSA Travelling Scholarship which Robert Stewart won in 1948, 'Genesis' tapestry and Glasgow City Chambers tapestry.

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Photocopies of correspondence relating to Robert Stewart collected by Liz Arthur

Contains photocopies of correspondence relating to Robert Stewart and his works, 1965-2001, copied from GSA Archives and Collections Centre by Liz Arthur. Includes the correspondence of Jefferson Barnes regarding projects with ICI Fibres Ltd. and Pringle of Scotland in which Robert Stewart was involved and a letter from J. W. Lindsay on the subject of Robert Stewart.

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Personal Correspondence of H J Barnes

Personal Correspondence of Harry J Barnes, 1964-1980, on a wide variety of subjects. Includes letters to and from friends and professional acquaintances about personal matters. NB: This is personal correspondence and so will contain sensitive information about individuals. It will therefore be closed for 75 years in line with the Data Protection Act. Folders as follows: DIR/13/1/2/1/1: Personal Correspondence of Harry J Barnes, 1964-1970: Includes correspondence with: Rodgers & Howe Solicitors, about the James Kent Trust; Norman Tennent, about a visit; George Nash, the Victoria & Albert Museum, about a collection of playbills; Noel Annesley, about a Rossetti drawing; notes about the appointment of a Director of the Glasgow School of Art, 1964; the Earl of Snowden, about a visit to the Art School. DIR/13/1/2/1/2: Personal Correspondence of Harry J Barnes, 1970-1980: Includes correspondence with: the Historic Buildings Council for Scotland; the Citizens' Theatre; Harry Barnes' Clubs; the Bank of England; British Rail; the Earl of Snowden about the Council of Industrial Design. Also includes a biographical note about Barnes; a summary of applications for the Directorship of the School; and a book review about Art Nouveau Architecture and other essays.

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Papers submitted to the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry

Informational memoranda submitted to the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry. Includes information about: training Art teachers; the teaching of Art in Primary Schools; the Printing Industry; the Tweed Industry, the Silk Industry, Design and Industry, and the Empire Exhibition.

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Papers about the foundation of a proposed College of Art in Dundee

Papers include: Letter from Andrew D Brown of the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry, to William Hutchison, 07 Sep 1936- a cover letter referencing an enclosure of a letter from the Scottish Education Department in connection with a proposed College of Art at Dundee; Pamphlet about the 'Dundee Institute of Art and Technology Scheme, 1933'; correspondence between the Scottish Education Department to the Council for Art and Industry, Scottish Committee,1936, about the proposed College of Art in Dundee; Excerpt from Trust Disposition and Settlement of James Duncan, of Jordanstone and Drumfork; Statement by Mr Peck on the proposed College of Art in Dundee, Nov 1936.

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Outgoing Correspondence

Correspondence answering enquiries, including letters re: a pottery exhibition at Daily Mail Show, Glasgow; Pearce Institute, Govan re: art classes for the unemployed; Women's Rural Institutes re: instruction in handicrafts; Lady Artist's Club re: the gift of a portrait of Robert Greenlees to GSA, painted by his daughter; the cleaning of casts for classes; the formation of a class in Embroidery and Design; Rev. Robert Young re: early report on David Donaldson.

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Other School Premises

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the building and maintenence of other Glasgow School of Art Premises including the Library Extension and the Bath Street Premises. Folders as follows: DIR/13/10/5/1: Papers relating to the Library Extension, 1975-1977 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about an ARLIS (The Art Libraries Society) Conference in Edinburgh, to be in 1979; correspondence, papers, minutes and memoranda of the Library Committee about Library premises; copy of the Glasgow School of Art Library Guide c1977; correspondence about the use of images of Mackintosh Works in external journal articles; correspondence about improvements to the library e.g. window pots; correspondence about the Library move, 1977; correspondence about the processing of library collections e.g. indexing the press cuttings; correspondence about a Mackintosh clock that was moved from the library; note of selected accessions to the Library, 1977; correspondence about the Library and the Planning Department Library; correspondence with Jordanhill College about salaries for Librarians; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about the Library Extension project; list of tenders for the Library Extension work; summaries of costs and accounts for the Library Extension; correspondence about Daily Newspapers that are to be held in the Library; folded plan of 'Lighting & Power layout in New Library, Mackintosh Building', 1976; correspondence about alterations to the Library in the Mackintosh Building; report on Library Resources 1976-1977; costs for alterations and furniture & equipment; plans for Library book stock and equipment by I C Monie; selected Library Accessions, 1976; newspaper clipping including television schedule for a programme on pottery; paper about Library staff gradings, 1976; copy of the first Library Committee Report to the Academic Council; correspondence about visits to other libraries; comments by senior staff on Library developments, 1975; correspondence about library staffing; Plan of 'Availability Study', Library Accomodation, Keppie, Henderson & Partners, 1974; Scottish Education Department, Glasgow School of Art form collecting 'Statistics of Libraries in Major Establishments of Further Education, 1973-1974'; correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners about the Library Extension. DIR/13/10/5/2: Folder labelled 'Bath St Premises', 1976-1978 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Scottish Education Department, Kenneth Ryden and Partners Chartered Accountants, and McClure Naismith and Brodie about the Glasgow School of Art acquiring 195-197 Bath Street and insurance information; correspondence about the condition of the Bath Street premises; notes of a meeting to discuss the 'Dilapidation Report' on the Bath Street premises, 1977; some notes, minutes and papers of the Building and Fabric Committee; correspondence about the 'Dilapidation Report' on the Bath Street premises and the cost of its recommendations; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about the re-location of the Planning Department; correspondence about a potential lease of 203 Pitt Street, Third Floor; correspondence with the Scottish Educaton Department about the School acquiring property for a students' residence; record of a meeting held in St Alyosius College about the School Building Programme; correspondence with Walker, Fraser & Steele Estate Agents about the Bath Street property; copy of the 'Minute of Lease between The Glasgow Art Club and The British Sailors Society, 1962'; memorandum about the British Sailors Society Hostel, 193 Bath Street; correspondence with Municipal Mutual Insurance Limited about 195/197 Bath Street; papers about Bath Street premises rent figures.

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Other Crafts Papers

Harry Barnes' papers relating to other Crafts initiatives and Societies including: The Saltire Society, Craftwork Magazine, Scottish Country Industries Development Trust, and the Scottish Crafts Exhibition. Folders as follows: DIR/13/18/6/1: Papers and correspondence relating to Scottish Crafts Exhibition, 1965-1966 (1 folder): The Scottish Crafts Exhibition of 1965-1966 was first gathered for the Commonwealth Arts Festival of Great Britain and was organised by the Scottish Committee of the Arts Council, the Scottish Craft Centre and the Commonwealth Arts Festival. Includes: correspondence with the Arts Council of Great Britain about aspects of the Scottish Crafts Exhibiton such as: its tour around Britain, proposals to have the exhibition in places such as Brechin and Newcastle, the catalogue for the exhibition, amendments to circulars about the exhibition, grants of money from the Council towards the exhibition, costs of the exhibition, the installation of the exhibition; circular with information about the Scottish Crafts Exhibition; correspondence about catalogues and posters for the exhibition; correspondence about publicity for the Commonwealth Arts Festival; circulars about arrangements for the Commonwealth Arts Festival; provisional list of exhibits for the Scottish Crafts Exhibition; handrawn plan for the Scottish Crafts Exhibition at Glasgow School of Art; draft text for a leaflet/brochure of the Scottish Crafts Exhibition; correspondence offering feedback on the exhibition; draft copies of text for the catalogue of the exhibition; notes and papers used in the production of the catalogue; newspaper cutting about the Scottish Crafts Exhibition; correspondence about exhibition insurance; correspondence with craftspeople exhibiting work; notes of a meeting about the Commonwealth Arts Festival; correspondence with the Commonwealth Arts Festival regarding the Scottish Crafts Exhibition; annotated galley proof of catalogue for the exhibition. DIR/13/18/6/2: Papers and correspondence relating to the Scottish Country Industries Development Trust, 1966-1968 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about a meeting with the Scottish Craft Centre to discuss craft matters; Scottish Industries Development Trust, Report by Crafts Officer; names and addresses of Secretaries and Senior Scottish Officers of industrial training boards; general correspondence between Barnes and the Scottish Country Industries Development Trust; correspondence about a visit to Kilkenny Workshops; paper about 'Craft Design and Manufacturing Centre'; correspondence with Glasgow School of Art Departments and papers about an 'Elementary Business Management Course'; correspondence and papers about a Design Course for Craftsmen; 'Craft List' of the Scottish Country Industries Development Trust and Scottish Craft Centre. DIR/13/18/6/3: Papers and correspondence relating to the 'Craft Awards' of the Saltire Society, 1972-1973 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence between Barnes and the Saltire Society about various aspects of the Craft Awards such as: press releases and conferences, meetings, prize money, judges and adjudication, proposals for the awards, presentation ceremonies, craft award panel meetings; invitation to the presentation of the Saltire Society Craft Awards; information circular about the 'John Noble Award for Crafts, 1973'; correspondence about the judging of submissions; list of Saltire Society Craft Award Scheme entries, 1972. DIR/13/18/6/4: Papers and correspondence relating to 'Craftwork' Magazine, 1972-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Income and Expenditure account for Craftwork, 1972-1973; agendas and minutes of the meetings of the Editorial Committee for Craftwork magazine; article about a Glass Exhibition at the Scottish Craft Centre; correspondence with the Small Industries Council about the magazine; distribution list for Craftwork Magazine; paper about the development of a national crafts newsletter.

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Other Art Colleges and Schools

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers about and correspondence with other Art Schools and Colleges. Papers and correspondence with colleges including: The Slade School of Fine Art; Manchester College of Art and Design; Gloucestershire College of Art and Design; Liverpool Regional College of Art; Newport College of Art & Design; Hornsey College of Art; City of Coventry College of Art and Design; The College of Art, Lancaster; City of Leeds College of Art; Central School of Art and Crafts, London; Birmingham College of Art and Design; Maidstone College of Art; Moray House College of Education; Farnham School of Art; College of Art, Wolverhampton; the Open University. Topics of correspondence include: conferences and visits; the Educational Institute of Scotland; College 'Open Week's and 'Open Day's; invitations to Diploma Shows; invitations to exhibitions; staffing recommendations; vacancies; Fellowship awards; student references (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); reports of visits to the other Colleges, for example a report of a visit to Manchester College of Art and Design; leaflets and brochures for courses; invitations to the opening of buildings; details of research work.

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Opening of the Extension 18 Dec

Papers and correspondence relating to the official opening of the first portion of the Glasgow School of Art Extension on 18 Dec 1929. GOV/5/10/10/1: Platform Ticket for the Opening of the School Extension by Sir George MacDonald on 18 Dec 1929 GOV/5/10/10/2: Menu and Toast List for the Luncheon preceding the opening ceremony, 18 Dec 1929 (3 copies) GOV/5/10/10/3: Photograph of a group of eight people standing at a table set for tea, perhaps at the luncheon preceding the opening of the School extension, 18 Dec 1929 GOV/5/10/10/4: Bundle of papers labelled 'Public Meeting, Extension Opening, 18 Dec 1929'. Papers regarding the organisation of the opening and luncheon. Includes: Seating/table plans for the luncheon; lists of those to be invited to the luncehon and those who are to be on the platform; copies of the speech of the Chairman of the Board of Governors for the opening ceremony (3 copies);  draft programme of the event; and ticket for the opening event. GOV/5/10/10/5: Copy statement about the School Extension following the opening of the first portion on 18 Dec 1929 and the possibility of further extension, c1929

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Notices and Reports

Glasgow School of Art Notices and Reports. Includes: Notice about student behaviour; Report on 1951 session at Hospitalfield; report and general remarks of the Art adjudications for Diplomas 1951; copy of report on the Drawing and Painting Dept; Report by Mr Arnold Machin on Sculpture diplomas; Report on Design and Crafts; external assessors reports; Report on Article 55 and Article 39 classes; Session 1950-51, 2nd Year General Course, Section I- marks list; Post Diploma Pottery- suggested programme for 1951-1952; Revision of teaching staff salaries report; Revision of Fees report; Salary Scales for teachers.

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Notices and Documents

Notices and documents about matters such as Prizes, courses, staff appointments, Scholarships, and Diplomas. Includes: Prize List 1950; Notice about and Terms and Conditions of the Appointment of Head of Department of Drawing and Painting; notice about R S A Awards; Terms and Conditions of Bellahouston Travelling Scholarships; list of Diplomas awarded Jun 1950; eulogy for Edward Baird (1904-1949); paragraph about the Raphael Cartoons; ‘List of names’; Proposed diploma course in Lettering- Scope and Objects; Examinations in Art 1949, Examinations for the National Diploma in Design report; Minutes of the meeting of Board of Studies, 20 Mar 1950; Check of attendance evening classes; 3rd Year Drawing and Printing, History of Art Marks 1950; Programme for a London visit for Interior Design.

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