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GSA - General Correspondence

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: Martin Travers regarding his application for a position in the School; Messrs Woyka & Co, about Hutchison forming a Reference Library for Architecture and Interior Decoration; Grey Wornum, Hutchison looking for information about modern tendancies in decoration, for a lecture he was delivering; H L Wellington, Principal of Edinburgh College of Art, about what the School of Art is doing to commemorate Anning Bell; C E Stewart, Chief Education Officer, Education Committee, Warrington, about references for Mr William Nicol and Miss Ellen Dobbie from Hutchison.

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GSA - General Correspondence

S-T. Includes correspondence with: Douglas Strachan about notes for a lecture on art (particularly on Stained Glass Techniques or Symbolism); Olive C Smyth about Dramatic Productions (correspondence mentions Norman McLaren); C J Shaw, Physician Superintendant, Royal Asylum, Montrose, about appointing an instructress with a Diploma from the School of Art in the Occupational Therapy Department; Robert Spence, about the loan of a pair of embroidered gloves; South Kensington Museum, Hutchison asking for a loan of lantern slides or illustrations of good period specimen furniture; Dr Arthur Sinclair, about the organisation of the Glasgow Corporation Exhibition of a 'Century of Art in Glasgow'; Dr Douglas Strachan, asking for some notes and lantern slides of his work in stained glass for a lecture Hutchison is giving; Sir Daniel Macaulay Stevenson, about his opening the Annual Exhibition; Robert N Thouless about a Cizek Exhibition; Truman & Knightley, a reference for Miss Janet Richardson.

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GSA - General Correspondence

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: Martin Travers, about recipes for Mosaic; Lockett Thomson, about the Whistler catalogue; W Buchanan-Taylor, about a Chinese Menu, specimens of print, and asking Buchanan-Taylor if he might give a lecture at the School; H L Wellington, Principal of ECA, about the will of Sir David Murray; Miss Margaret Watkins, about some gifts she made to the School; H L Wellington, Edinburgh College of Art, outlining the programme of lectures at the Art School; E W Wignall, Secretary of the Museums Association, about the Japanese Prints Exhibition at the School; Mrs Walker, Hutchison passing on his sympathies at the loss of her husband.

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GSA - General Correspondence

Mc. Includes correspondence with: S. McAllister, prize-winning student writing from Europe; Sadie McLellan about a gift she made to Hutchison and her artistic progress; James H Macdonald, about a lecture Hutchison gave to the Scoto-Italian Society; Alex McGibbon, about a memorial exhibition of Maurice Greiffenhagen's Pictures; D B Maceachern, Scottish Studios & Engravers Ltd, letter of introduction for Alex Galt; reference from Hutchison for Mr Finlay MacDonald; J D MacGregor, about a collection of Embroideries loaned by J Jacoby for a School exhibition; James McNaught, about the School being represented on a panel of the British Film Institute to review educational films; a number of letters to students who have not passed their subjects.

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GSA - General Correspondence

N-R. Includes correspondence with: Tom Purvis which encloses a letter from Tom Gentleman about the plans for Commercial Art at GSA; Nikolaus Pevsner, about a lecture at GSA and the Mackintosh Building; enquiries after the position of the Head of Department of Applied Design; Charles Oppenheimer, about the School's policy on employing Models; Stewart Orr, Hutchison recommends Miss Alix Dick to teach the daughter of the Dutchess of Montrose drawing and watercolours; Tom Purvis, about positions of work for Art School Students; Reginald Pound, about having the magazine 'New Vista' circulated around Clubs and other places interested in Art; J R Richmond, Hutchison encloses notes as a guidance for reply to a Scottish Education Department Circular; W D Robieson, The Glasgow Herald, Hutchison asking Robieson to bring the (critical) correspondence columns about the training in Commerical Arts at the Glasgow School of Art to a close; Albert Rutherston, about his giving a lecture at the School of Art; Thomas Rowatt, The Royal Scottish Museum, Hutchison providing a testimonial for student Thomas Lindsay; J R Richmond, about the re-organisation of Industrial Art in the School.

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GSA - General Correspondence

I-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Professor E Taylor Jones, about the Syllabus of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow; P H Jowitt, Royal College of Art, South Kensington, asking Hutchison for likely candidates for the post of Principal Teacher of Drawing & Painting; Hugh Jamieson, about the future prospects of students and whether they are likely to obtain positions in firms like Templetons; L Killik, Messrs Windsor & Newton Ltd, about student work for an exhibition; Miss Jessie Keppie, about family news and a cheque sent to the School by Mr Keppie; E S Lumsden, about the Exhibition of the Artist Print Makers; a testimonial for Thomas Brown Lindsay; Alice Talwin Morris about gifting books & work by her late husband to GSA, refers to the Newberys and to Charles Rennie Mackintosh; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about Keith Henderson, who wants to form a group of painters in the West Highlands; Mr Miller, about a gift to the Art School of an easel; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about the distributing of Diplomas; Mrs C Moffat, Hutchison giving advice for the course her daughter should take for a career as an Artist; Graham Murray, Hutchison has his application for the post of Principal Teacher of Drawing and Painting; Mrs J Haswell Miller, Hutchison extending his congratulations on her election as an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy, especially as she is the first woman Associate; J F Moules, a written report on the progress of his son; James A M'Callum, Hutchison encloses a synopsis of his last talk at the Adam Smith Club- 'The Position and Influence of the Artist to-day'; Sir Charles MacLean, about a portrait of him that Hutchison painted; Miss Sadie Mclellan, about having an Exhibition of Danish Embroidery at the School.

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GSA - General Correspondence

G-M. Includes correspondence with: George Grove, about an article that will be written about Hutchison; W Gordon, The Corporation of Glasgow, about Hutchison attending the sub committee considering the applications received for the position of Director of Art Galleries & Museums in Glasgow; John D Henderson, inviting Hutchison to the Curtain Theatre's production of 'Portrait of an Artist'; John Jacoby looking for Hutchison's opinion on a dress he has sent him; testimonial for Roger Jacot-Descombes in connection with a 'Punch' Scholarship in Humorous Art; Glasgow Sino-Scottish Society about a lecture Hutchison will deliver on the Chinese Arts; John Jacoby about a Palestinian robe he has sent the Art School for their collection; Miss Edyth M King, Education Committee, Council for Art & Industry, about requirements for entering the School; W R M Lamb, Hutchison asking for a ticket for the Press Day of the Scottish Exhibition, Royal Academy; testimonial for Jose Luzuriago; Major L A Lynden-Bell enquiring as to whether any lectures at the Art School are open to the public; F Lewish Publishers asking whether the Art School would like to purchase one of their prints of a Frank Brangwyn work; Miss D H Melvin, Glasgow & West of Scotland College of Domestic Science, about the Art School's Drawing and Dress Design classes; Messrs Moore, Garrard & Son, about Hutchison selling his house; H G Murphy, Principal, Central School for Arts & Crafts, London, about his giving a lecture at the Art School; Rosslyn Mitchell, about opening a textiles exhibition including pieces borrowed from the Victoria & Albert Museum; testimonial for Dorothy Martin; Sam Mavor about a cheque from J B McLellan.

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GSA - General Correspondence

N-P. Includes correspondence with: Bertram Nicholls, President of the RBA, Hutchison recommending Daniel J Duffy for membership; Eric Newton about a lecture at GSA; Walter Nelson, about renumeration for Miss Comrie who has been taking on extra work on account of the War; The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Hutchison asking him if he thinks the School should continue to function; reference for Miss Marguerite O'Donnell; Tom Purvis about the reduced opening of the School during War time and camouflage; Sir George Pirie, about his opinion on keeping the School open and war work for artists; The Lord Provost of Glasgow, thanking him for his gift to the School of £10 on behalf of present and past students in the Army, Navy and Air Force; The Lord Provost of Glasgow, about mural decorations at a Club in Doncaster; George J Ogg, Hutchison thanking him for the loan of a dress stand and two wax figures; Edward G Powell about posters for Glasgow Cleansing Dept. & war work; Lord Provost Dollan about war work for artists; Captain Harry Parker, about an engraving of the Battle of Camperdown.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-D. Includes correspondence with: Muirhead Bone about Artist's Advisory Committee, having Glasgow's War activities painted & war-work for Scottish war artists; Robert Bain, about a painting of the Battle of Camperdown; Dreda Boyd, Provand's Lordship Society about lectures; Messrs Beattie Ltd, about having enough supplies for a Christmas Party, the proceeds of which go to the Red Cross; Mrs N H Baird about study at the School to become and Art Teacher; testimonial for Andrew Beattie; testimonial for Miss Alfreda brown; Sir Robert Burns, about the 90th Birthday for Sir Daniel; Count Zbigniew Belina, about his studies at the Art School; Account of the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 79th Annual Exhibition; Firemaster Chadwick, about fire precautions; Sir D Y Cameron about a lecture Hutchison gave at Kelvingrove; City Chambers about fire-fighting and watching; Miss Beatrice Cowine, about the position of teacher of Textile Design; David Donaldson about collaborative work and winning the Guthrie Prize; James W Dickson, about the purchase and fixing of the Longworth Safety Automatic Fire Escape.

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GSA - General Correspondence

R-S. Includes correspondence with: Sir John R Richmond, about the employment of Campbell Mackie; Messrs Robertson & Co, about a decorative painting Hutchison is to superintend for a Naval Base; Sir John Richmond, about Andrew Pacitti, who is anxious to get a job in work of National Importance; Lord Rowallan, about someone to do a small sketch of Nancy Black's child; Sir John Richmond about the case of a Polish lady student; W J Ross, Hutchison thanking him for his gift of books to the School; F Roydon Richards, Hutchison providing a testimonial for William Drummond Bone; Sir John Richmond, about fire fighting precautions in the Art School; Mr Richards, about a lecture he is delivering at the School; Alan Reiach, about an illustration of the Art School for his book; W Robieson, The Glasgow Herald, about the panel painted by Hutchison and David Donaldson for the Naval Canteen at Rosyth; Lieut Comm J P Reed, a list of the ships engaged at the Battle of Camperdown; Col W K Roger, about the Scottish Command Camouflage Tour; Miss Frances Stewart, about her work at Hospitalfield; Alex Sturrock, about the painting of the Battle of Camperdown, and other paintings; D.M. Sutherland, Principal of Gray's, about war work and personal matters; Mrs Alison Sheppard, about an exhibition by the Saltire Society of the photographs of Scottish Architecture by Alan Reiach, and the efforts of the Society in War time; James Sandilands, about a portrait of Mr McGibbon by Greiffenhagen that it to be gifted to the School.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-C. Includes correspondence with: Mrs Adler, about an exhibition of children's drawings; Mrs Ada M Allan, enquiring about decorations for the Athenaeum; David Alison, RSA, about war work, GSA & RSA exhibitions; Miss Jessie Anderson, about becoming a Commercial Artist; reference for Charles Cameron Baillie; Lt Bradley, about William Drummond Bone who is anxious to do some drawings of War subjects; Walter Blackie, Hill House, about the threat to the Mackintosh iron gates at the house; A Russell Borland, The Scottish Film Office, British Film Institute, about a film festival they propose to hold; Admiral Benson, about two students who wish to be transferred to Naval Camouflage work; D P Bliss, RAF about attending Glasgow Art Club; Stoker Bickerdyke, about a book he wishes to get published and the advice of W A Collins, Publisher, on the subject; William Crosbie, Hutchison asking for images of decorated canteens for a talk he is to give; Norman J Campbell, Scottish Special Housing Accoc, about the decorating of camp buildings; W A Collins, Publishers, about a book by Stoker Bickerdyke that they cannot publish due to the paper shortage.

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GSA - General Correspondence

M-O. Correspondence including: Circular about special examinations to save hardship in the case of a few students; Mrs F A Masterton, about her possible employment as a teacher of Bookbinding craft with the Art School; W Geoffrey Moore, Hutchion offering advice regarding artistic war work that his daughter may be able to acquire; Miss S W Murray about an offer of books for the Library; advertisment for a vacancy for a Model at the Art School; Robert Young & Adam requesting reports on students who received Grants from the C K Marr Educational Trust; F A Mercer about an article version of Hutchison's talk on Canteen Murals for 'The Studio' magazine; Stewart McAIlister, Crown Film Unit about his work on propaganda films; Charles MacKay, about a book of 15th Cent Ornament he gifted to the School; Dr James H MacDonald, about the Illuminated Address presented to Sir Daniel Stevenson on his 90th Birthday; Alan G MacNaughton, about a house with a Mackintosh wrought iron gate belonging to Mr Walter Mackie, Mackie is worried about losing this gate; R G McDowall, about a meeting regarding Arts and Handicrafts at the University of Glasgow; A M McLundie about a scholarship to the School for Stained Glass work; Miss C Orr, BBC, about a radio talk on murals in canteens.

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GSA - General Correspondence

H-L. Includes correspondence with: Sgt K Hutchison, thanking the School for the Christmas Present; T J Honeyman, Glasgow Museums, about fund for the decoration of canteens; Sir Hector Hetherington, about his distributing the Diplomas at the Art School; T S Halliday about a Mural Decoration of 'The Battle of Narvik'; Capt Imrie, about Ian Fleming becoming a Camouflage Officer; Marine R Jordan, about men serving in uniforn being able to enrol in Evening Classes without paying fees; Miss Susan L Kirkpatrick, about her painting being rejected for an Exhibition at the Institute; H Konor, The Polish Ministry of Information, about his delivering a lecture at the Art School; A Kennedy about the Royal Glasgow Institute and changing membership rules; Robert Lyon, about representation of Art Education on the Advisory Council for Education; J Leslie, Daily Record about Scottish artists and the war; The British Council, about the 'Jugoslavia' Exhibition; A Longden, British Council about the 'Yugoslav' exhibition and wartime activities at GSA; Sir Harry Lauder, Hutchison inviting him to the Art Club; J D Leslie, Daily Record, about the Army having an Exhibition in the Art School Exhibition Hall.

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GSA - General Correspondence

S-Z. Includes correspondence with: Alick Sturrock, about supplies of paint and canvas and other matters; Major Le Breton Simmons, reference for Ian Fleming to become a Camouflage Officer; A Sclanders, Hutchison thanking him for a donation of 10 Guineas to the Art School; testimonial for George Stevenson, who is applying for the War Office Permit for painting in the Army; Mrs Somerville, about the despatch of pictures to Mr Milosavljevic; D M Sutherland about re-organisation of the Degree course at GSA; Philip Thornton, about a concert at the Athenaeum Hall; Town Clerk about Fire Prevention; H Waghorn about possible exhibition of 13 Picasso paintings in Glasgow, and personal matters; Allan Walton (Director of the Glasgow School of Art, 1943-1945) about visiting & general GSA business; Dr K A Winter about a lecture he is to deliver; notes on 'Women Full-Time Students and National Service' from Agnes L Waterston, Secretary to the Conference of Central (Art) Institutions.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-E. Includes correspondence with: Mr Adams, of the Glasgow Grand Opera Society about GSA assistance with set design; John Betjeman, The Architectural Review, about a projected exhibition of George Walton's work; Robert Anning Bell about the Assesor's report on the Design School; Mrs Betty Bruce, Lady Artists' Club, Hutchison would be happy to judge for the Lauder Award at their forthcoming Exhibition; Walter Blackie, Messrs Blackie & Son Ltd, about Hutchison's opinion on a manuscript about Art subjects that has come their way; The Incorporated Institute of British Decorators for which Hutchison delivered a lecture; the Glasgow School of Art Association, accepting the position of Vice President.

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GSA - General Correspondence

F-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Barr & Stroud Ltd, about advice for an apprentice; W H Grindley & Company, china and porcelain manufacturers, about 12 Plates they sent to the School of Art; John Christie of Messrs Guthrie & Wells, regarding some paintings that were in the bar of the Caledonian Hotel that Hutchison admired, and discussion of having them reproduced; E P Giles, Messrs Harding & Giles, Artists' Agents and Consultants, about a very promising student, I White; Herbert Hendrie, Edinburgh College of Art, about recommending someone to teach Stained Glass; Augustus E John asking him to open the Student's Council exhibition; the Chairman of the City Garage, asking if motor cars can be parked in the City Garage and not on the street; Professor A P Laurie, asking if Laurie can come and give a lecture; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about his gift of reproductions of Goya's 'Desastres de la Guerra'; J P McHutchison, Director of Education, Education Committee, about Hutchison accepting the appointment of Lecturer in Art Appreciation, Adult Education, in Dumbarton Academy, evening lectures.

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GSA - General Correspondence

H-K. Includes correspondence with: Robin Hopkirk, Hutchison providing letters of introduction; William Henry of Glasgow Grand Opera Society, asking if the School of Art can help them in producing costumes, scenery etc; Sir Arthur Huddleston about the arrangements for the diploma presentation for the School of Architecture; William Martin Haddow, of the Scottish Socialist Art Circle, asking if Hutchison could open their Annual Exhibition; Messrs Harding & Giles, Lloyds Bank Chambers, Hutchison writing to recommend A G Oliphant, a talented student; George F Hill, Director of the British Museum, Hutchison asking for a loan of modern lithographs for an Art School Exhibition; circular letter from Hutchison that he is sending to all MPs in the area about the position of Aberdeen, Dundee, and Glasgow Schools of Art compared to Edinburgh College of Art; the Principal of the Central School of Arts & Crafts, Birmingham, Hutchison inquiring after an Instructor in Metalwork; the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, informing Hutchison of the approved assessors in Architecture; Evelyn Hardy, about the post of Women's Warden at GSA; John G Hird, about Hutchison's election as an Honorary Vice President of the School of Architecture Club; Harold H Holden, City of Birmingham Central School of Arts & Crafts, about Hutchison's visit to Birmingham; The Principal of L C C Schools of Arts & Crafts, London, about a visit of c.25 students of the Glasgow School of Art to London; E McKnight Kauffer, about him giving a lecture at the Art School.

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GSA - General Correspondence

L-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Edgar Middleton about the Kinecraft Society; R C T Mair, Director of Education, County Council of the County of Lanark, about the Affiliation of Continuation Classes; Sir Harry Lauder, inviting Lauder to judge the costumes at the School Annual Ball; circular to William Leonard, about the position of Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow Art Schools compared to Edinburgh College of Art; R C T Mair, about arranging an Exhibition of the work of Cizek's pupils; Hugh Munro, about an interview with Mr Burnett of the BBC who wishes to cover the Glasgow Exhibition in the Listener. The feature is to be covered by a 'Mr Percy Bliss'; Osborne Henry Mavor, about an invite from the students to Mavor to open the Annual Exhibition; F M Logan about his application for post of Metalwork Instructor; Messrs Thos Macindoe & Lauder, about Hutchison's property at 10 Princes Gardens.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-D. Includes correspondence with: The Glasgow Grand Opera Society, about the use of a large hall; J Dunlop Anderson, Education Offices, about sending students to Stow College for instruction in Lithography; Robert Brough, The University of Glasgow, list of names of resident Artists in Glasgow who might be asked to the Whistler Exhibition in the Hunterian Museum; Bemrose & Sons Limited, looking for a young, promising artist to employ; Mrs Arnold Brown about the lace she donated to the School; James A Boyle about some gaps in student knowledge e.g. Geometry; George Burnett, National Committee for the Training of Teachers, requesting references from Hutchison for several Art School students looking to sit a Board of Education exam; John Connell, about a gift to the School of books; W G Constable, Courtauld Institute about lectures; Alex Crichton about the imposition of duty on foreign designs; Hamilton Crawford, Paisley Art Institute, Hutchison gives his permission for one of his portraits to be reproduced in the catalogue of the Diamond Jubilee Exhibition; The Secretary of the Courtald Institute, regarding whether Art School Students could come and inspect the pictures there during their visit; Corporation of Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums, Kelvingrove Art Galleries, list of objects including Bronze objects, Japanese Pottery, Embroideries, Ethnographical Items, Ivories etc.

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GSA - General Correspondence

E-J. Includes correspondence with: Leornard Elton, Slade School of Fine Art, about two scholarships to the Slade School; Walter F Easton, School of Architecture Club, about funding for their magazine 'The Vista'; J Arnold Fleming, about weaving in the School of Art; Harold H Holden, City of Birmingham School of Arts & Crafts, about a proposed Exhibition of the Birmingham work at the Glasgow School of Art; Aubrey Hammond re: Lecturing on Stage-Design/Film-making; Robert Foote, Messrs McCorquodale & Co Ltd, about a proposed exhibition of Japanese Prints in the Art School; Dr James Weir French, Messrs Barr & Stroud Ltd, Hutchison accepting a vacancy on the Council of the Royal Philosophical Society; David Gauld about his appointment as Director of Studies for the Design Section; Dr Oliver Gray about finding an artist to paint a portrait of the mother of one of his patients; The Editor, The Glasgow Herald, about Whistler and Glasgow University; Sir Arthur Huddleston, The Royal Technical College, about the classes for Engineering Students at the School of Art; Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts about Hutchison sending one of his paintings for their Autumn Exhibition; P H Jowitt, The Royal College of Art, Hutchison recommending a student, John B Mungall, for study there.

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GSA - General Correspondence

D-H. Includes Correspondence with: William Davidson, about furniture in the Art School; David Donaldson about Hutchison arranging for Donaldson's paintings to be sent to an Exhibition in the Scottish Arts Club; The Daily Record, asking Hutchison if he would open a photographic exhibition; Stanley Dubmell, Liverpool University, about Vice Chancellor's Robes that Hutchison borrowed; Education Office, Ealing, Hutchison providing a reference for Mr John Bryce; W H Grindley & Co Ltd, Potters, asking Hutchison if any students may be suitable for an apprenticeship; a reference for James Forsyth; a reference for Ian Fleming; John Gray, The National Federation of Master Painters in Scotland, about the National Exhibition of Apprentices' Work; Sister Marie Hilda, Notre Dame Child Guidance Clinic, about the art training of Sister Mary; Sir Arthur Huddleston, The Royal Technical College, about the course for Textile Distributors; Sir Hector Hetherington, Principal of the University of Glasgow, about a comission he is giving Hutchison; Alex Galbraith, about a New York firm who is looking to comission pictures of countries all around the world; a reference for Mr Dugald Gillespie; The Glasgow Herald, about work being done at Glasgow Cathedral and the Art School's involvement; Henry Hastings, The Royal Scottish Academy, about Hutchison loaning him drawings of C R Mackintosh, produced for the competitive design of Liverpool Cathedral; The Holland American Line, Hutchison asking for a copy of the souvenir they published for the 'SS Niew Amsterdam', for the Art School's Library.

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GSA - General Correspondence

N-R. Includes correspondence with: The Passport Office, Hutchison applying to renew his Passport; J C Potts, Agencia de Tharsis, Spain, information about training in Dress Design at the School; M W Peirce, The General Electric Company, about the possible rewiring of the School; Professor Pougheon, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, Hutchison sending the advertisment for the post of senior teacher of Drawing & Painting for circulation; Bailie Ogg about a Dress Designing course at GSA; Tom Purvis about a selection of exhibits on loan from the V&A; Lord Rowallan, Kilmarnock, about a bronze tablet to be erected in the Hostel at Auchincruive; Secretary of RIBA, about advice on artificial lighting for the Life Rooms in the School; reference for Betty Richmond; Lord Rowallan, Hutchison asking if Lady Rowallan will distribute the Diplomas; J R Richmond, about the teaching of Art in ordinary secondary schools; J.R. Richmond, with a description of a week for a First Year student at GSA in 1938.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-B. Includes correspondence with: J Dunlop Anderson, Hutchison thanking him for his gift of Models to the School and about a series of lectures; Jean Allan about theatre, theatre design & lectures and about Hutchison's nomination to the Council of the Theatre Society of Scotland; Mrs Alison Bonfield, about bringing an Exhibition of Norwegian art work to Scotland; The Editor, 'Building Industries', about the re-use of some illustrations from the Prospectus of the School of Architecture; J Glen Boyd, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, about the Art School designing them some new collection boxes; Hugh R Buchanan about French Engravings loaned to the Art School for an Exhibition; Mrs Alison Bonfield about an Exhibition on Scottish Art at the Empire Exhibition; Sir Steven Bilsland, about the salary scale for teachers; 'Punch' Magazine about Punch Scholarships in 'Humorous Art'; William Black about a lecture on Mackintosh; Robert Brough, University of Glasgow, Hutchison asking if he could have his portrait of Professor Stevenson for the Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition 1939; Sir Steven Bilsland, about an Exhibition of Textiles and Metalwork in the School; reference for Miss Isobel Birse; George A Burnett, Jordanhill Training College, about the Art Teachers' Certificate.

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GSA - General Correspondence

Mc-P. Includes correspondence with: Robert McBryde about sending work back from a visit to Paris; Nikolaus Pevsner (a series of letters) about a lecture at GSA & the work of C R Mackintosh; Mr Maceachern, informing him that he will be employed by the School to teach lettering; Archibald McGlashan, informing him that he will be employed by the School to teach painting in the Evening Classes; Miss Sadie McLellan, about a Danish Embroidery exhibition; Eric Maclagan, Victoria & Albert Museum, Hutchison assuring Maclagan that the Glasgow School of Art premises will not be requisitioned in the event of a National emergency; Miss McCredie, about the work of the Design Section; Mr John McLellan, about assistance for his travel to Canada; Director of Education, County of Northumberland, Hutchison providing an account of Miss Eileen Lewis; Tom Purvis, about his becoming a member of the Art Club; The Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow, Hutchison informing him that he has been elected onto the Art School Centenary Fund Appeal Committee; Iden Payne, Director of Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon, about a lecture on the Theatre; William Peploe, son of Samuel Peploe, Hutchison asking him for biographical information on his father for a lecture Hutchison is delivering; Tom Purvis, about his visit to examine student work.

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GSA - General Correspondence

D-J. Includes correspondence with: Mrs Elizabeth Davidson, about the School re-opening after having provided Air Raid Shelters for the students; Norman A Dick, about five items, mostly models, that he sent the Art School; David Donaldson about the decoration of a Boy's Club for the Lord Provost; Miss Alix Dick, about her taking up work in censorship; T A Fennemore about war work for artists, particularly camouflage work; Dr James Weir French, Messrs Barr & Stroud, a letter of introduction for Robert N Snodgrass who has taught at the School and who now wishes to take up a job to assist the National effort in munitions or allied work; Ernest Greenhill, City Treasurer, an appeal for a Grant from the Corporation of Glasgow for the Centenary celebrations of the School; Dr. T.J. Honeyman, Glasgow Museums about the effects of war; Mrs Rex Hodson, about the position of the School in Wartime; Kenneth Holmes, Leicester College of Arts & Crafts, sharing information about the Art School e.g. number of staff and students, and scale of salary; Sir Arthur Huddleston, The Royal Technical College, Glasgow, about the effects of War on Art School classes; John L Henderson, assuring him that his daughter will be able to pick up her studies where she left off on her return from serving her country; letter to many Glasgow Newspapers, defying the rumour that the Art School is not to open in September 1940; Sir Hector Hetherington, University of Glasgow, asking Hutchison's opinion on the best Scottish Architects; G J Innes, about the teaching of Design and Fashion at the Art School; James Jarvie, about his being awarded the Newbery Medal.

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GSA - General Correspondence

K-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Robert MacBryde, student about attempts to get attached to the RAMC as a war artist; Allan Kirkwood, about a Memorial Lecture on the work of F L Griggs he sent the School; testimonial for Charles Kirk; W. Kerr, Director of Studies, Jordanhill about art teaching in schools, and about Article 55 classes; Ernest Lumsden, about books of modern Scultpure; John Lowther, Private Secretary to HRH The Duke of Kent, thanking him of the souvenir of the late Princess Louise; James Landles, about his son being able to continue his studies after his active service; George Middlemass, about Fra Newbery's Golden Wedding Anniversary; T C Campbell Mackie, about an alteration in the General Course timetable; Councillor E Rosslyn Mitchell, application for a grant to the School of Art; Margaret Morris about a dance night in Glasgow; Miners Welfare Committee, a reference for a student, John S Whyte; testimonial for W Douglas Macleod; John B McLellan, sending a report of how he has got on in Canada to Hutchison, including the effects of the War, and how helpful his time at GSA has been; Secretary to the Lord Provost of Glasgow, about the decorating of a Scout Hall by the Art School.

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GSA - General Correspondence

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: 'The Times', about Art Schools in War Time; Messrs Treron et Cie, Advertising firm, Hutchison thanking them for the kindness they showed to Art Students in advertising their play; Mrs M G Turnbull, enquiring about Dress Designing and Commercial Art for her daughter; reference for Robert Snodgrass who is looking for another job while the School is closed; J Mackay Thomson, The Scottish Education Deaprtment, about the supperannuation of teachers, and the re-opening of the School; Thomas Urquhart, about student dances; H L Wellington, Edinburgh College of Art, about opening the School; Mrs Alison Walker with a commission for a portrait of her child; James C Wyse, about employment for Art Teachers; W G Whittaker, Principal of Scottish National Academy of Music, enquiring as to how lecturers are appointed in the Art School.

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GSA - General Correspondence

I-M. Includes correspondence with: H C Johnson, Hutchison informing him that his enrolling to study at Art School will not prevent him from being called up for the armed forces; testimony for Martin C Jennings; William Kerr, about Article 55 certificates and the return of a potter's wheel; Professor Zugmunt Kukulski, about a potential visit to the Art School; Robert Kinghorn about fire watchers at the Art School; Messrs F Lewis (Publishers) Ltd, about sales of books to the Art School; James Landles, about his son who has just become a pilot; Miss Evelyn Low about continuing her studies in Sculpture and offering her the Keppie Scholarship; Miss Jean Murray, about creating an Illuminated Address to the Rt Hon Colonel John Colville; John Miller, about awarding him a Maintenance Scholarship; Sam Mavor, about a rubbing from a Chinese Tomb sent by Mavor for the School collections; Miss Jessie Mitchell about her retirement presentation; John Murray about the Keppie Scholarship.

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GSA - General Correspondence

D-G. Includes correspondence with: Sir Thomas Dunlop, about 'Yugo Salvian' student Miss Inga Svarc; testimonial for D M Sutherland who is applying for the post of Principal of Edinburgh College of Art; T Fennemore, The Central Institute of Art & Design, about the policy of Income Tax authorities with regard to expenses allowable to Artists; James Ferguson and A R W Allan, about a scheme of lending pictures to Army Canteens; Miss Marvis Grindle, about the position of General Design Teacher at the Art School; R M Gardner, Scoutmaster, about Gordon Huntly and his exemption from fire watching duties; Jan Gordon, about lecturing at the School while he is in Glasgow; James W Greig, about a plaque for the Recreation Hall of the Mauldslie Castle Nurseries; Captain Gibb, about a loan of prints from the School; Mrs John Gilfillan, advising her about the career path of a designer, for her daughter.

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GSA - General Correspondence

H-L. Includes correspondence with: David Howatt, County Council of Inverness, Director of Education, testimonial for Miss Mary M Y Macdonald; Maude Hamilton, SRC about the SRC; G J Innes, about Gordon Huntly and fire-watching duties; Squadron Leader M Haseler, RAF, Ayr about visiting artists; A Lawson about art in canteens; Major Hall, about arranging an exhibition of Scottish Artists for Army Units; S I Hemming, Principal of Hull College of Art, about a planned book on 'Art School Post War Vision'; T J Honeyman about canteen decoration; David Howatt, Director of Education, Inverness, a report on Miss Marjorie Cairns, a bursar; Walter Hart, about a lecture to Hart's Cadets on Camouflage Hutchison is to deliver; Henry Irvine, about advice for his son in terms of Art training; The Rt Hon Tom Johnston, MP, Hutchison inviting him to a supper at the Glasgow Art Club to thank him for his services to Scotland, in terms of culture and art; Charles Kemp, University Union, Aberdeen, about a talk Hutchison is giving to the BBC on decorations in canteens; William Kerr, Jordanhill Training Centre, about Medical Examinations for students wishing to become teachers; A Longden, British Council about effect of war on designers & artists; F Lewis (publishers), Hutchison's views on the proposed book 'The Art School Post War Vision'; Arthur Lawson, Secretary to the National Society of Caterers to Industry, about Mural paintings in factories.

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GSA - General Correspondence

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: W Taylor about exhibitions at "The Cosmo" Picture House; Joan R Tebbutt, about a position as Art Mistress at a private School in Glasgow; A Thomson about a reproduction of a photo of Canteen Murals and Hutchison's retirement; Leslie Wilson, Hutchison recommening artists who could design a Stained Glass Window; H L Wellington about Hutchison's talk to the BBC about Canteen decorations, an Exhibition of Textiles at Manchester, Wellington's retirement from ECA, and Hutchison's retirement; Mr Windle, about the training of Textile Students at the School; Joseph Weeks, about a planned discussion on Painting, Sculpture, Architecture and Commercial Art at the Art Club; James Wright about a scheme for the loan of pictures to Army Canteens.

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GSA - General Correspondence

N-R. Includes correspondece with: Capt G W Lennox Paterson, about his Christmas gift from the School, and Camouflage work; Joseph O'Donnell, about him sending a picture to represent the School at the Society of Scottish Artists; testimonial for John Patterson for the position of County Architect; The Polish Ministry of Information, Hutchison thanking them for the lectures delivered at the Art School; Sir George Pirie, Hutchison congratulating him on his Honorary Degree from the University of Glasgow; W G B Oliver, about the proposals for a shortened Diploma Course; Mrs Pritchard, asking if she will give instruction at the School in Glass Design temporarily; Sir John Richmond about a Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, a lecture by Sir Kenneth Clark, and general GSA business; Miss Olive Rapes about the Needlework Scheme; Mrs Ruthven Murray, about a Yugoslav Exhibition; Alexander Ross, British Council about a Yugoslav exhibition; Sir John R Richmond, about a proposal for a shortened Diploma Course.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-C. Including correspondence with: J Dunlop Anderson, Education Offices, about Art Classes for Unemployed Persons and the re-organising of Janitors' Staff; The Director of Art Galleries, Manchester, about Hutchison proposing a small exhibition in the School of Art of his drawings and asking for a loan of some drawings by modern Masters such as John Orpen; Sir William Alexander about the position of Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow Schools compared to Edinburgh College of Art in terms of the Diploma; Duncan Anderson, the Royal Philosophical Society, Hutchison accepting the invitation to deliver a lecture; Miss Mollie Anderson enquiring about the vacancy on the Design Staff; Miss Evelyn Anderson about Hutchison subscribing to the Tree Lovers Society; George Blake, BBC, Hutchison asking Blake if the School might broadcast an appeal for costumes for models; G P Baker presenting a copy of his work on "East Indian Printed & Painted Cottons of the 17th & 18th Centuries" to the School; Miss Elizabeth Batting of the Glasgow University Settlement asking if the students of the School may print the programme for a party and dance; Oliver Brown, The Leicester Galleries, about his loan of drawings for a School Exhibition; Miss Kellock Brown, Lady Artists' Club, thanking her for the casts she has given the School; Francis Cooper, Dundee School of Art, about the status of Scottish-trained Art Teachers in England; Hamilton Crawford, Paisley Art Institute, regarding a talk Hutchison delivered; The Charitable Commission in London, about the legacy of the late Sir David Murray who left his property in trust for the benefit of landscape art students'.

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GSA - General Correspondence

N-R. Includes correspondence with: Walter Nelson, Nelson, Gilmour & Co, Chartered Accountants, about the payment of the assistants of Miss Smyth, helping her in Dramatic production, and about staff salaries; Mrs Dorothy L Paul about the post of Lady Warden; The Insurance Manager, "The People", a reference for Mr T Cowan from Hutchison; Mr Alex G Oliphant, about his seeking work and about his obtaining a position with Messrs John Swain & Son; Witwatersrand Technical College, Johannesburgh, School of Arts and Crafts regarding vacancy for a woman lecturer there; Ernest Procter, about his visit to the School; Miss Kitty Reidy, asking if she would adjudicate the costumes at the School of Art Annual Ball; The Principal of the Royal College of Art, asking if School of Art students visiting the Royal Exhibition could also visit the Royal College of Art; The Rector of the Glasgow Academy, Hutchison providing a reference for William Henry in connection with a vacancy at the Academy.

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GSA - General Correspondence

U-Z. Includes correspondence with: Dr Wilhelm Viola about an exhibition of the Cizek Method; H L Wellington, Director of Edinburgh College of Art about general comparisons in running the art Schools; Miss Haman Watson, about a proposed Cizek Exhibition; R H Wilenski about a lecture he is going to deliver to the School of Architecture.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-C. Includes correspondence with: Henry Y Allison, about the Lending Museum scheme; Colonel W Menzies Anderson, about the Wadsworth correspondence sent to Hutchison; Arthur Anderson, about an Exhibition of Sculpture in the School of Art; G Andrew, about a report on the activities of the Glasgow School of Art; David Anderson, Associated Scottish Newspapers ltd; about Hutchison forming a collection of reference photographs of examples of various kinds of artistic work for the students and about an exhibition; J Dunlop Anderson, about High School Continuation Classes, Art and Architecture; Miss Margaret P Young, about advertising bills for a League of Nations Dance; His Grace, the Archbishop of Glasgow, about the expansion of the School; 'The Artist' Magazine about a centre spread they have on the work of Art Schools, inviting Glasgow School of Art to submit for the pages; Hugh R Buchanan, The Glasgow High School Club, about a Competition for Furniture at the Glasgow High School and about the Pinkerton Medal; circular to Burnet, Coia, Keppie & Henderson, Salmond & Gray, and Noad about an Exhibition of Sculpture at the School of Art; W H Barnes, about him sending Hutchison a series of posters by R Lindner; Bossfield Commercial Artists, asking for recommendations of any promising students for a vacancy; Sir Muirhead Bone, Hutchison congratulating him on being included in the Coronation Honours; Thomas Bodkin, asking if he can deliver a lecture at the Glasgow School of Art; George Berrie, The General Electric Co, Hutchison recommending some young students for a position with Neon Signs; Douglas R Bisset, British School at Athens, about lectures; C R Chisman, The Art Exhibitions Bureau, about a painting of Hutchison's going on Exhibition; James Cowie, Hospitalfield, Hutchison providing a testimonial for a student.

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GSA - General Correspondence

U-Z. Includes correspondence with: John Watson, about the Auchincruive Panel; Edmund Wimperis; about membership of the Arts Club; H L Wellington, Edinburgh College of Art, about a lecture series at the School of Art; H Whalley, County Borough of Darlington, Education Office, about the progress of Miss Kathleen Farquhar Buchanan; Miss Doris Zinkeisen, about the Theatre Society of Scotland.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-C. Includes: copies of blank Art School letters used in the return of items from a Needlework Exhibition 1916 and includes correspondence with: Henry Y Alison about the Wedding Anniversary of the Newberys, and the effects of WW2 on opening/staffing; Jagadish Bhowmik, informing Hutchison that he can no longer continue his studies; A D Adam, Secretary for the Scottish Area Council for Group Listening, about a series of broadcast talks 'The Artist in the Witness Box' that had been cancelled at the outbreak of War; Mr William Anderson, about the future of the Art School in the time of War, including students who wish to leave for service; Henry Y Allison about War-time arrangements e.g. salary cuts; Muirhead Bone about the possibilities for war work for artists within the forces; military reference for R H Blyth, who desires a position as an RAF camouflage Artist; George Burnett, Jordanhill Training Centre, about forms for the protection of future teachers; R Clement Boyd, Hutchison thanking him for his gift of easels and canvas; reference for Samuel Stephen Boshell for a Comission in the Royal Engineers on account of his experience as a draughtsman; Miss Isabella Brodie, awarding her the Guthrie Memorial Prize for the best portrait painting; Colonel Brand, British Red Cross about accommodation in GSA; Francis Cooper, Dundee College of Art, about the functioning of the Art School; reference for William Crosbie, for the camouflage section of the Army; James Crawford, about the changes in staff hours; John P Crichton, awarded the Guthrie Prize for the best Life Painting; Sir G. Callender about the decoration of a naval base canteen.

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GSA - General Correspondence

E-H. Includes correspondence with: Frederick Eadie, who has gifted a Haldane Academy Medal back to the School; testimony for Robert Fisher; Roy Ferguson who would like someone in the Art School to create an Illuminated Address; Messrs F Friedlander (Great Britain) Ltd, looking for a tracer; Miss Fletcher, about the position of teacher of Textile Design; Alex Galt, offering him a position to teach at the Evening School; G Claude Gilbert, about daylight lamps and other matters; Ian MacDougall Gillies, about the work of Dickie Doyle; J M Groundwater, Hutchison congratulating him on his Golden Wedding Anniversary; Dr T J Honeyman about war artists; John M Holmes, Manchester Municipal School of Art, about a change to their conditions for awarding Diplomas; cirular to a number of Glasgow Newspapers about a large decorative panel, representing the Battle of Camperdown, for an important Naval canteen; A W Henderson, thanking him for his gift of books to the School; Victor Herman, asking Hutchison's advice on being a Commercial Artist; Miss Maude Hamilton, informing her that she has been awarded the Guthrie Portrait Prize.

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GSA - General Correspondence

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: Vice Admiral Troup about a painting of the Battle of Camperdown; Willison Taylor, about new regulations for the governance of the Library and requesting him to return overdue books; The Times, about the painting of the Battle of Camperdown; Miss Elizabeth Thomson, informing her that she has been awarded the Newbery Medal; Yarrow & Co Ltd, about Hutchison giving an oil painting a thin coat of varnish.

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GSA - General Correspondence

P-S. Includes correspondence with: The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Hutchison thanking him for his support of the Art School; Dr R W Pickford, Psychology Department, University of Glasgow, about a lecture about the psychology of painting that Hutchison is to deliver; John B Pegman, about his performance at the School; H Ruhemann, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, about his delivering lectures to the School on Technique in Painting; Sir John Richmond, about an Exhibition of Textiles at Manchester; The Edinburgh College of Art, about the amount of canvas required for Art Schools; Mrs Louisa Reid, British Red Cross Society, about the supply of fuel to the Art School during winter; A R Sturrock, RSA, about mural paintings in canteens and those painting them; Mr D Scrimgeour, City Chambers, Glasgow, about Hutchison being nominated for appointment as a Justice of the Peace for the County of the City of Glasgow; R Seligman, about the progress of student Miss Ingeborg Neufeld; Memorandum from the Scottish Education Department about cotton supplies; Alex Sturrock, about the Pilgrim Trust scheme for recording Scotland; Benno Schotz, about a maintenance scholarship for Miss Neufeld.

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GSA - General Correspondence

A-C. Includes correspondence with: James Allan, about Hutchison being involved in the selection for the 'St Mungo' Prize; G W Austin, Chief Scientist, Torpedo Factory, Hutchison recommending Miss Robina Brackenhirst as an assistant; Staff Officer, West Scotland District, about the West of Scotland District Arts & Crafts Exhibition; H Y Alison about staff salaries; John Aitken, Hutchison informing him that he has been awarded the Guthrie Prize; W Drummond Bone about war service and his painting, the RA & RSA exhibitions; D P Bliss about his war service; Gilbert Beattie, details about Art School courses; John Crawford about his art, war service and Hutchison's retirement (includes letters from 1941); Stanley Cursitor, National Gallery, about a Memorial which the Trustees of the National Gallery are forwarding to the Secretary of State for Scotland; the British Colour Council about dress design and an Exhibition; Robert F Wilson, the British Colour Council, about the way students could be trained to be of assistance to Industry; Sir K Clark, National Gallery, about his visiting Glasgow; E A Craig about Murals for a Scout Hall; Sir D Y Cameron, about Hutchison's retirement.

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GSA - General Correspondence

D-G. Includes correspondence with: D Donaldson about teaching at GSA; Sir Patrick Dollan, about the fund for the painting of Canteens, and about a 'Yuguslav' Exhibition; Sub Lt D S Ewart, about his war service; the exhibition for Kenneth Clark's visit; Joan Eardley about a Maintenance Scholarship; reference for John Fleming; Ian Fleming, about a debate at the Art Club; T A Fennimore, The National Register of Industrial Art Designers, about the visit of Kenneth Clark and the retirement of Hutchison; A Galt about war service; Free German League of Culture, Hutchison becoming a Patron; Marian Grotowski, Polish Artist, asking about whether he can study Sculpture at the Art School; A Gammon, Area Welfare Officer, Ministry of Labour & National Service, about a scheme to decorate recreation and dining rooms in Hostels across the country; Mrs Gordon, about a new course in Art Teaching that has been arranged for women students.

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GSA - General Correspondence

M-Mc. Includes correspondence with: R MacBryde about exhibiting paintings, the difficulties of painting & meeting Henry Moore; Robert A Miller, about returning to the Art School to move on to the next stage in the Diploma; John Miller, about joining the teaching staff to help teach a large First Year intake; Ministry of Labour and National Service, about the employment of a female student at a Torpedo Factory; Miss Mary Mackie, informing her that she has been awarded the Newbery Medal and a Haldane Scholarship; A McGlashan about election to Glasgow Art Club; My Harry McFarlane about getting into Book Illustration as a profession; Sgt T McNair, about an application for a Commission; Mr Macrae, about a Canteen commision that William Crosbie is working on; Miss Margaret Mackenzie, about her being awarded a Maintenance Scholarship and a Keppie Scholarship.

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Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers relating to Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, Aberdeen. Includes correspondence with staff at Gray's School of Art, including the Director, and papers about topics such as: The Staff Association of Gray's School of Art; the honour conferred upon Charles Birney, Secretary at Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, by the Queen; the retirement of Mr Wilkinson of Aberdeen; visits to Aberdeen by Barnes; Honours Courses; the Educational Institute of Scotland; the CNAA and the NCAD; payment for a portrait; Commonwealth Arts Festival; Post Diploma Courses; Staff Conference of Scottish Schools and Colleges of Art; Entrance Tests; a visit to the School of Art for Gray's Design Students; the visit of Mr Tescher; information about the Applications for Entry to Gray's School of Art.

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Graphic Design

Harry Barnes' papers regarding Graphic Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Folders as follows: DIR/13/4/11/1: Papers relating to Graphic Design, 1970-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about various Graphic Design matters such as commissions, equipment, prizes, and student placements; papers regarding poster competitions and other design industry competitions; correspondence about Design Exhibitions; details of student course work projects in Graphic Design; information sheet about Monoprints. DIR/13/4/11/2: Papers relating to Graphic Design, 1973-1976 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about various Graphic Design matters such as estimates for the installation of equipment such as a monotype press, commissions, enquiries about student work, competitions, orders for magazines; document: 'Health Education Posters, A Report on Three Projects, Gordon F Huntly'; Glasgow College of Building and Printing, Notes on Proposed Future Courses; correspondence about the Visitors Book of Hill House, Helensburgh; document: 'Proposals for the development of Courses in the Department of Graphic Design at Glasgow School of Art'; correspondence about the presence of too many styles of lettering that appear in the Mackintosh Building.

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Governors Committee Papers

Douglas Percy Bliss' papers from the meetings of the Governors of the School. Papers include annotated agendas; annotated meetings papers such as Prize Lists and Financial Estimates; some meetings minutes; correspondence about meetings; notes on salary scales; and also includes a sketch for a Glasgow School of Art presentation bowl by J Finlayson Steel, 03 Mar 1959.

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