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University of Glasgow

Harry Barnes' correspondence and papers relating to the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art's relationship with the institution. NB: A small amount of the correspondence in folder DIR/13/16/4/5 is from Anthony Jones, Director of the Art School after Barnes. Jones appears to have carried on some of this correspondence on behalf of Barnes, as his successor. Folders as follows: DIR/13/16/4/1: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow, 1964-1967 (1 folder): Includes correspondence about topics such as: the painting of Murals for Glasgow University Union's 'Daft Friday' Ball; a Working Party on Architecture; invitation to a lecture to be delivered by Dr Honeyman at the University; the Fine Art Society of the University of Glasgow; an Anatomy Course at the University; Colour Vision tests by the Department of Psychology of the University; a 'Psychological study of the Creative Person' research by the Department of Psychology; Commemoration Day at the University of Glasgow; nameplates for buildings around the University Campus; valuation of Mackintosh items in the collection of Mrs E E Gibb; prospectus entries for shared courses; Graduate Courses in Town and Regional Planning; additional staff; Programmed Teaching projects; a Lectureship in the History of Art; a visit to the School of Art by the University of Glasgow Ladies' Club; Evening Classes at the Glasgow School of Art; the School of Architecture. Also includes: a programme of study for University of Glasgow Fine Art Class, 1965-1966; newspaper clipping from the Glasgow Herald with an article about Robert Grieve; notices for public lectures at the University of Glasgow; papers of an Exhibition of Illustrations to the Inferno at the University of Glasgow to celebrate the birth of Dante; a copy of the University of Glasgow Calendar, 1964; papers about a memorial for Sir Hector Hetherington; information about the BSc in Architecture at the University; information about the University of Glasgow's degrees in Education; papers about the University of Glasgow Department of Extra-Mural Education, Residential Summer School, 1965. DIR/13/16/4/2: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow, 1968-1974 (1 folder): Includes: University of Glasgow Course Document for Management Course: 'Network Planning- Project Planning and Control by Networks'; correspondence about a Summer School: 'Art and Psychopathology' at the Nuffied Centre, Ruchill Hospital; correspondence about the retirement of L R Pickford; correspondence about the appointment of Senate Assessors on University Court; copies of an article 'The Psychology of Ugliness' R W Pickford; correspondence about Tintoretto slides; copy of an article ' "Let the Arts Flourish", a Statement on the Plight of the Arts in Glasgow.'; correspondence about University Lettering; time-table of examinations from the University, Faculties of Arts, Divinity, Law and Science 1973-1974. DIR/13/16/4/3: Papers relating to the Senate of the University of Glasgow, 1973 (1 folder): Includes: Document- 'Proposed First Degree in Planning'- recommendation from the Committee approved by the Senate for the institution of the course; Reports to the Senate of the Joint Board for the Degree of B Arch. DIR/13/16/4/4: Papers and Minutes of meetings of the Senate of the University of Glasgow, 1978 (5 folders): Papers include Agendas, Minutes, Departmental Reports, and Course Documents. (a) Meetings Papers for 11 May 1978, including minutes of 16 Mar 1978 meeting (1 folder) (b) Meetings Papers for 07 Jul 1978, including minutes of 19 Jun 1978 meeting (1 folder) (c) Meetings Papers for 12 Oct 1978, including minutes of 08 Jun 1978 meeting (1 folder) (d) Meetings Papers for 02 Nov 1978, including minutes of 12 Oct 1978 meeting (1 folder) (e) Meetings Papers for Dec 1978, including minutes of 02 Nov 1978 meeting (1 folder) DIR/13/16/4/5: Correspondence with the University of Glasgow, 1973-1981 (1 folder): Includes correspondence about: Architecture and Town Planning; correspondence and papers about a Japanese Festival; correspondence informing Barnes that he has been elected to receive an Honorary Degree from the University of Glasgow; information about graduation ceremonies at the University of Glasgow and Commemoration Day; correspondence about the University of Glasgow obtaining the Mackintosh writing cabinet; papers about the role of women at the University; papers about a presentation to Professor W Walker Chambers; correspondence about Charles Rennie Mackintosh commemorations; various correspondence about Mackintosh events and projects; correspondence about the University Chair of Fine Art; correspondence about University committee meetings; document: 'University of Glasgow Report of the Appointments Committee 1976-1977'; correspondence about the Cargill Memorial Lecture; papers about the Directorship of the Hunterian Museum; correspondence about student accommodation in Glasgow.

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Unidentified student piece

Bedspread of heavy-weight beige fabric with rust coloured applique borders with green and cream needlework. Symmetrical geometrical design with decorative stitching and panels with zigzag and flower designs. Blue, pink, green and brown needlework. Small stain. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

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Two portrait photographs of Haswell Miller

The item shows two different portrait photographs of Archibald Haswell Miller. The annotation of the first photograph shows the text "London 1912 at 25". The annotation of the second photograph shows the text "Venice 1910 at 23".

An annotation on the top right corner of the cardboard shows "1910-12".

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Two Papers by Misha Black

Folder labelled 'Two Papers by Misha Black'. Including papers: 'The Design of Ships' Interiors' (co-authored with Kenneth Bayes), paper from Symposium of Industrial Design titled 'The Training of Industrial Designers in Great Britain', and Appendix A, 'Royal College of Art, School of Industrial Design (Engineering), Abridged Syllabus 1959/60', Appendix B, 'LCC Central School of Arts and Crafts, Organisation and Work of the Department of Industrial Design', and Appendix C, 'Royal College of Art, School of Industrial Design (Engineering), List of Machinery and Equipment in the Workshops'.

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Tudor Flower Motif

British formal flower motif outlined in chain-stitched metal thread, on linen. Blackwork fillings in silk in several patterns have become worn in places. The motif has been cut out of background and mounted on modern linen. About half the metal thread embroidery is modern restoration. Shows influence of formal Sanish design. Much of the outline is restoration and has been remounted. This work may have been carried out in J&P Coats studio. Another identical and two related motifs, donated to the NDS by John Jacoby are in the Embroiderers' Guild Collection (EG 206). Originally they may have been part of a cover for a long cushion.

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Trimming of mauve linen

A fabric trimming from a cushion cover, embroidered before the First World War. The cover has pink roses and green foliage embroidered on authentic 'Mackintosh' mauve linen fabric.It is possible that both design and fabric were purchased from Brown and Beveridge, Bath Street, Glasgow.

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