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

Includes tickets, a copy of the exhibition catalogue, photographs of items on display in the exhibition and publications associated with the exhibition as well as needlecraft and embroidery in general.

Includes newscuttings, information related to the Commission for Relief in Belgium, and tickets and invitations to the Belgium Tryst.

Contains papers relating to various preservation activities in Eaglesham.

Contains papers relating to the history of Eaglesham village; including photographs, news cuttings, publications, and memorabilia.

Contains items relating to Kath Whyte's activities with Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish church.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society promotional material.

Contains papers relating to the operation of the Eaglesham Art Society.

Contains two copies of the Eaglesham Art Society circulation list members and visitors, 1985-1988; biographical list of members, n.d.; and handwritten list of office bearers, 1978-79.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society Financial Records: Society and Exhibition Accounts, Cash Book Summaries and Budgets.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society declaration.

Contains papers relating to the activity programme for the Eaglesham Art Society including Lectures, Film Nights and Excursions.

Includes E. McLaren's Travel Report.

4 painted and printed draft logos in the shape of the letter 'G'. Note on reverse of 1 has note '4th year graphics GSA'

Includes travel reports and itinararies.

Papers and correspondence of the Director's Advisory Committee and some selected Minutes. Mostly papers and correspondence about financial matters such as staff contract renewals and re-grading, departmental budgets, and budget requests. AC/3/3/1: File of correspondence and Papers for the Director's Advisory Committee, 1983-1990 (1 folder) AC/3/3/2: Minutes of the Director's Advisory Committee, 1986, with index (1 folder)

Harry Barnes' papers relating to many aspects of Diplomas at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes papers regarding Diploma Course content, document about Diploma Adjudicators and Assessors, papers about the organisation of Diploma Shows and Presentations, and a few papers relating to Post-Diploma studies. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/5/1: Diploma Course Information, 1962-1967 DIR/13/5/2: Diploma Assessors, 1964-1975 DIR/13/5/3: Diploma Shows and Presentations, 1957-1974 DIR/13/5/4: Post Diploma, 1966-1974

Papers of the Development & Planning Committee: GOV/8/2/1: Papers, correspondence and minutes, 1991 (1 folder) GOV/8/2/2: Papers, correspondence and minutes, 1991-1992 (1 folder)

Desk Diaries of Douglas Percy Bliss. Page-per-day diaries recording appointments and meetings, and ocassionaly with enclosures such as letters. Diaries as follows: DIR/12/3/1: 1947 DIR/12/3/2: 1948 DIR/12/3/3: 1949 DIR/12/3/4: 1950 DIR/12/3/5: 1951 DIR/12/3/6: 1952 DIR/12/3/7: 1953

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the operation and development of Glasgow School of Art Departments and Courses. Also includes papers about courses held elsewhere for which Barnes was External Examiner, such as the BEd degree at Hamilton College. Papers as follows: DIR/13/4/1: Architecture, 1964-1979 DIR/13/4/2: Associateship Course, 1966-1973 DIR/13/4/3: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Degree, 1974-1978 DIR/13/4/4: Colour Group (H E Odling), 1965-1968 DIR/13/4/5: Drawing and Painting, 1938-1973 DIR/13/4/6: Embroidery and Weaving, 1970-1972 DIR/13/4/7: Evening School, 1965-1968 DIR/13/4/8: Fine Art Studies, 1977-1979 DIR/13/4/9: First Year Course, 1973 DIR/13/4/10: General Course, 1944-1972 DIR/13/4/11: Graphic Design, 1970-1976 DIR/13/4/12: Honours Course, 1961-1967 DIR/13/4/13: Industrial Design, 1958-1960 DIR/13/4/14: Interior Design, 1967-1972 DIR/13/4/15: Liberal Studies, 1964-1977 DIR/13/4/16: The Library, 1952-1972 DIR/13/4/17: Mural and Stained Glass Design, 1970-1973 DIR/13/4/18: Photography, 1969-1972 DIR/13/4/19: Planning Department, 1964-1978 DIR/13/4/20: Product Design, 1971-1973 DIR/13/4/21: Sculpture, 1971-1973 DIR/13/4/22: Silversmithing, 1963-1977 DIR/13/4/23: Textiles, 1970-1972 DIR/13/4/24: Mixed Course Papers, 1955-1959

Papers relating to Scottish Craft centres, initiatives, and committees including the papers of: The Scottish Craft Centre, the Crafts Advisory Committee, the Joint Crafts Committee, the Crafts Entrance Scheme, the Crafts Consultative Committee, and the Small Industries Council for Rural Areas of Scotland. Harry Barnes was involved in many Crafts Centres, Committees, and Councils, many of which were related and supported each other. The various crafts groups were concerned with the encouragement and support of Crafts and craftspeople in Scotland including activities in the areas of: training and apprenticeships, guidance for craftspeople, the marketing and sale of crafts, and indexes of craftspeople. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/18/1: The Scottish Craft Centre, 1964-1978 DIR/13/18/2: The Joint Crafts Committee, 1964-1977 DIR/13/18/3: The Crafts Advisory Committee, 1972-1976 DIR/13/18/4: The Crafts Consultative Committee, 1977-1978 DIR/13/18/5: The Small Industries Council, 1968-1974 DIR/13/18/6: Other Crafts Papers, 1965-1973

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Glasgow School of Art Course validation, review, and funding bodies. Records as follows: DIR/13/3/1: Scottish Education Department (SED), 1964-1976 DIR/13/3/2: Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA), 1973-1979

Files of documents regarding reviews of GSA Courses and Schools. Includes Course Reviews, Progress Reviews, and Critical Appraisals. Reviews include information such as samples of student surveys, samples of External Examiners' Reports, annual reporting information, student statistics, and visitors to the course. Files as follows: AC/5/7/1: Document explaining the Course Monitoring, Review and Validation process at the Art School, c1980 (1 document) AC/5/7/2: Glasgow School of Art: Progress Report on Fine Art, Design, Liberal Studies/History, July 1982 (1 document) AC/5/7/3: Glasgow School of Art Progress Review 1985, BA(Hons) Fine Art; BA(Hons) Design; MA Design (3 documents): (a) Part 1: General Submission; First Year Studies; Historical & Critical Studies; Library (b) Part 2: BA(Hons) Fine Art (c) Part 3: BA(Hons) Design; MA Design AC/5/7/4: MA Design, Progress Review 1986-1987 (1 document) AC/5/7/5: Course Monitoring and Review, 1989-1990, School of Fine Art, collection of papers e.g. Course Committee meeting papers, and Monitoring Meeting papers (1 document) AC/5/7/6: Glasgow School of Art, School of Fine Art, Course Monitoring & Review, BA(Hons) Fine Art, 1990 (1 document) AC/5/7/7: Glasgow School of Art, BA(Hons) Fine Art, Course Review Document for the visit on 13 Nov 1990, draft copy (1 bundle) AC/5/7/8: Glasgow School of Art, BA(Hons) Design, Critical Appraisal Documentation for the Internal Review of 15 Jan 1991 (1 document) AC/5/7/9: Glasgow School of Art School of Design and Craft BA(Honours) Design, Progress Review 1991 (1 document) AC/5/7/10: MA Fine Art Critical Appraisal, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/5/7/11: MA Design Critical Appraisal, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/5/7/12: File of Fine Art Self Assessments, April 1994 (1 folder) For courses: Painting; Printmaking; Sculpture; M.F.A.; Core and Contextual Studies, First Year Studies; and draft copy of Fine Art Handbook AC/5/7/13: Glasgow School of Art, Review of BA(Hons) in Fine Art, 1996 (4 documents): (a) Document 1: Review of BA(Hons) in Fine Art, Documentation (b) Document 2: BA(Hons) Fine Art Course Document (c) Document 3: School of Fine Art Annual Report, 1994/1995 (d) Document 4: School of Fine Art Proposed Academic Plan, 1994-1998 AC/5/7/14: Glasgow School of Art, Review of BA(Hons) in Design, 1996 (4 documents): (a) Document 1: Review of BA(Hons) in Design, Documentation (b) Document 2: Glasgow School of Art Prostectus, 1995/1996 (c) Document 3: School of Design and Craft Annual Report session 1994/1995 (d) Document 4: Design School Academic Plan, Session 1995/1996 AC/5/7/15: Folder of papers regarding the Review of Product Design Engineering, 1996 (1 folder) Includes documents such as: memos; list of panel members; list of documentation; summary of the Course Leader's paper; extracts from the student handbook; samples of External Examiners' Reports; samples of Annual Course Monitoring Reports; Course organisation; Performance Indicator data; samples of student feedback. AC/5/7/16: Review of Year 2 Department of Visual Communication, 11 Mar 1999 (1 folder) Includes papers and documents such as: handouts; report of a meeting about the review; notes and memos about the meeting; timetable for the meeting; School of Design and Craft, Review of Learning and Teaching, Strategic Change Report; samples of student project sheets; information about field trips and classes on location; examples of assessment sheets; CVs of staff and tutors; bound document of Higher Still Development Programme, Art and Design Studies, Glasgow School of Art First Year Student Case Studies. AC/5/7/17: Glasgow School of Art, Master of Design, Illustrative Material, February 2000 (1 document) Bound document of illustrative material for a review of Master of Design including samples of the following papers: Joint Course Committee/Staff Student Committee Minutes; Student Questionnaires on Quality of Learning and Teaching; External Examiners' Reports and Responses; Student Performance Indicators; Financial Resources; Sample Tutorial Reports.

Documents regarding the planning of courses including minutes from course planning meetings and course proposal documents. Course Proposals are also sometimes referred to as 'Course Validation' documents. Proposal documents contain information such as the planned start date, duration, and sponsor of the course; course rationale and aims; curriculum; student intake; resources required; sample course documents; and appendices such as staff CVs; proforma for 'programme of study'; guidelines for external examiners; and letters of support. Documents as follows: AC/4/1/1: Proposal for Conversion Courses, c1980 (1 document) AC/4/1/2: Proposal for Architecture/Industrial & Environmental Design Joint First Year Course, Mar 1986 (1 document) AC/4/1/3: Proposal for a Postgraduate Course Leading to the Award of M. F. A. (Master/Mistress of Fine Art), 1986 (3 documents): (a) Stage A Submission to the Scottish Education Department, May 1986, in terms of "Advanced Course Approval Mechanism (ACAM), March 1986, Draft No. 3 (1 document) (b) Stage B Submission in terms of "Advanced Course Approval Mechanism" (ACAM), March 1986, to the Scottish Education Department, The final document for the validating body, the CNAA, Dec 1986, MFA Draft 1 (1 document) (c) Stage B Submission in terms of "Advanced Course Approval Mechanism" (ACAM), March 1986, to the Scottish Education Department, The final document for the validating body, the CNAA, Dec 1986, MFA Draft 2 (1 document) AC/4/1/4: Proposal for Postgraduate Course Leading to the Award of MA Fine Art, Jun 1987 (1 document) AC/4/1/5: Papers for the planning of proposed BA (Hons) Social Applications of Art & Design including: minutes of the Course Planning Committee; correspondence about meetings and planning the course; course specification proforma document; information about the proposed course; and planning workshop papers, 1990-1992 (1 folder) AC/4/1/6: BA Art & Design, A Course Proposal, First Draft, annotated copy with the name 'Ewan Hainey' handwritten on the front, Apr 1991 (1 document) AC/4/1/7: A Proposal for a Master's Degree in Design by Personal Project, School of Design and Craft, Mar 1993 (1 document) AC/4/1/8: Master of Design, Course Validation Document, Oct 1993 (1 document) AC/4/1/9: Documents for Glasgow School of Art courses in conjunction with the University of Glasgow School of Education, 1997 (1 folder): (a) Glasgow School of Art and University of Glasgow School of Education, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Art, Design and Architecture in Education, Course Proposal, Mar 1997 (1 document) (b) Glasgow School of Education Postgraduate Courses prospectus, 1997-1998 (1 document) AC/4/1/10: Bachelor of Design with Honours: BDes(Hons), Master of European Design: MDes, from the School of Design and Craft, and including input from the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Social Sciences at the Univeristy of Glasgow, 1999 (3 documents): (a) External Validation document, Feb 1999 (b) Validation document, Jun 1999 (c) Appendices, Feb 1999

Course Handbooks that record information about the courses on offer at the Glasgow School of Art. The Course Handbooks are also sometimes referred to as 'Course Documents' and a few are labelled as 'Course Regulations'. These documents include information about aims and objectives, admission, progression, course rationale, structure, assessment, external examiners, reading lists, the final examination procedure, and course evaluation. Handbooks as follows: AC/4/2/1: Regulations for the BA/BA (Hons) Course in Design, Nov 1985 (1 document) AC/4/2/2: Regulations for the BA/BA (Hons) Course in Fine Art, May 1986 (1 document) AC/4/2/3: Regulations, BA/BA (Hons) Fine Art, Jun 1988 (1 document) AC/4/2/4: MA Design, Course Document, Sep 1988 (1 document) AC/4/2/5: School of Design & Craft, BA (Honours) Design Handbook, c1989 (1 document) AC/4/2/6: BA (Hons) Fine Art, Definitive Course Document, 1990 (1 document) AC/4/2/7: BA (Hons) Fine Art, Course Document, 1990 (1 document) AC/4/2/8: MA Fine Art Course Document, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/4/2/9: MA Design Course Document, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/4/2/10: BA (Hons) Design Course Document, draft/working copy that has sections cut out from some pages, c1992 (1 document) AC/4/2/11: BA (Hons) Design Course Document, master copies for reprinting, 1992 (1 folder) AC/4/2/12: School of Fine Art, MFA Course Handbook, 1993-1994 (1 document) AC/4/2/13: Master of Design Course Document, photocopy, Jan 1994 (1 document) AC/4/2/14: BA (Hons) Design, Course Document, loose original, 1994 (1 folder) AC/4/2/15: School of Fine Art, BA (Hons) Fine Art Course Document, 1994 (1 document) AC/4/2/16: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Art and Design in Organisational Contexts Course Document, Jun 1995 (1 document) AC/4/2/17: Course Document BA (Hons) Design, c1996 (1 document) AC/4/2/18: Master of Design Course Handbook, session 1998-1999 (1 document) AC/4/2/19: Master of Design Course Document, Feb 2000 (1 document with 4 enclosures at the back) AC/4/2/20: Master of Design revised Course Document, photocopy, c2000 (1 document)

Minutes of Course Committees that report to the Academic Council. Includes Course Committees for: Joint BA (Hons)/ Master of Fine Art; MFA; BA (Hons) Design/ Master of Design; Design; M.Des; BA (Hons) Design; First Year Co-ordinating Committee. Minutes cover subjects such as: Quality of Learning and Teaching (QLT) surveys and student experience; learning resources; external examiners; the Institutional Review; seminars; student representatives; intake figures; equipment; materials; coursework; and student statistics. Minutes as follows: AC/3/6/1: Folder of Minutes for Course Committees, sessions 1992/93- 1993/94 (1 folder)

File of correspondence between E. R. Catterns, Secretary to the Glasgow School of Art, and Sir Henry Craik, of the Scotch Education Department, about matters such as grants, salaries, and an extract of the minutes of the Committee of Council on Education in Scotland, 15 Aug 1898.

Harry Barnes' correspondence with and papers relating to other Higher Education institutions and other Art Colleges. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/16/1: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, 1964-1971 DIR/13/16/2: Edinburgh College of Art, 1964-1969 DIR/13/16/3: Glasgow College of Building and Printing, 1976 DIR/13/16/4: University of Glasgow, 1964-1981 DIR/13/16/5: Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen, 1964-1969 DIR/13/16/6: Royal College of Art, 1964-1974 DIR/13/16/7: The University of Strathclyde, 1964-1979 DIR/13/16/8: Other Art Colleges and Schools, 1964-1970

Correspondence between the Secretary to the Board of Governors and Governors about matters such as term of office, membership, guides for Governors, new Governors, membership of committees, and resignations.

RESTRICTED ACCESS: Some files contain personal information and will therefore remain closed for 75 years. Correspondence files of Douglas Percy Bliss. Includes 'in' letters with copies of replies from Bliss attached. Includes correspondence about many aspects of directing the Art School, for example providing references for graduated students, advice for prospective students, and corresponding with the other main Art Colleges and Schools in Scotland. Also includes correspondence with Art Societies and Institutions throughout Britain, and letters inviting figures in the Art world to come and lecture at the School. See the catalogue below for a more detailed description of what is contained within the correspondence files. Files as follows: DIR/12/1/1: Correspondence, 1946 DIR/12/1/2: Correspondence, 1947 DIR/12/1/3: Correspondence, 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/4: Correspondence, 1948 DIR/12/1/5: Correspondence, 1949 DIR/12/1/6: Correspondence, 1950 DIR/12/1/7: Correspondence, 1951 DIR/12/1/8: Correspondence, 1952 DIR/12/1/9: Correspondence, 1953 DIR/12/1/10: Correspondence, 1954 DIR/12/1/11: Correspondence, 1955 DIR/12/1/12: Correspondence, 1956 DIR/12/1/13: Correspondence, 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/14: Correspondence, 1958-1959 DIR/12/1/15: Correspondence, 1959-1960 DIR/12/1/16: Correspondence, 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/17: Correspondence, 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/18: Correspondence, 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/19: Correspondence, 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/20: Later Correspondence, 1964-1971

Correspondence from the Glasgow City Chambers to Glasgow School of Art requesting a return of information about the meetings of the Board of Governors Committees and Sub-Committees and attendances of the members, 1904. Includes a return from Glasgow School of Art about this matter, 15 Nov 1906.

Includes:

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

Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence relating to the Glasgow School of Art and external Committees and Working Groups he sat on. Papers include annotated agendas and minutes, correspondence about meetings, notes and some copies of minutes and meeting papers. Folders as follows: DIR/13/9/1: Board of Governors papers, 1966-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/2: Chairman's Committee papers, 1968-1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/3: Building & Fabric Committee papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/4: School & Staff Committee papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/5: Academic Council papers, 1974-1978 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/6: Board of Studies papers, 1967-1973 (1 folder) Harry Barnes was the Chairman of the Board of Studies. DIR/13/9/7: School Council papers, 1970-1976 (1 folder) Harry Barnes was Convener of the School Council. DIR/13/9/8:Co-ordinating Committee for Courses in Art, Architecture, Design, and Cognate Subjects, 1974-1975 (1 folder) This was an external Committee with the Scottish Education Department. DIR/13/9/9: The Consultative Committee on the Curriculum, 1965-1971 (1 folder) This was an external Committee with the Scottish Education Department. DIR/13/9/10: Joint Board for the Degree of B.Arch, 1973-1977 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/11: Working Party in Art, 1968-1971 (1 folder) This was an external 'Working Party' focussing on the teaching of Art in Secondary Schools, that included Art Teachers from Secondary Schools across Scotland. DIR/13/9/12: Glasgow School of Art Graduate Association papers, 1964-1968 (1 folder) This was an external Association set up by Glasgow School of Art Alumni.

Minutes and papers of the Committee on Catering. The papers include reports on School of Art catering such as 'Not all Chips and Chocolate: A brief report to the Committee on Catering from the Student's Association, Jan 1985'; a welfare report by the Committee, Aug 1984; and a report to the Finance Committee, 18 Apr 1985.

Committee of Management Correspondence: GOV/10/1/1: Draft letter from the School of Art to the Board of Trade, Department of Science and Art, on Captain Owen's memorandum. Letter states the understanding upon which the Glasgow School of Art consent to carry on the institution in co-operation with the Department of Science and Art and outlines agreements such as: payments to be made; some appointment information; salary information and fee information, 1854. GOV/10/1/2: Letter from the Department of Science and Art to Archibald Galbraith, Glasgow School of Art. Letter is a reply to the above and acknowledges the understanding upon which the Glasgow School of Art consent to carry on the institution co-operation with the Department of Science and Art, 09 Sep 1854.

Papers relating to Glasgow School of Art plans for commercial activity: GOV/8/3/1: Glasgow School of Art, A Plan for Development of Commercial Activities, Nov 1989 (1 volume) GOV/8/3/2: Glasgow School of Art, A Plan for Development of Commercial Activities, KPMG Management Consultants, Nov 1989, includes cover letter and Commentary Report by KPMG, 1990 (1 folder) GOV/8/3/3: Glasgow School of Art Limited Feasibility and Planning Study with Implementation, Interim Report No. 1, 1993 (1 volume)

Copy of report by KPMG, Management Consultants, on Glasgow School of Art's Commercial Development and comments on the report, Nov 1989 (1 document)

Polaroid photographs by Fraser Taylor recording The Cloth activities, fabric samples, garments, launch events, trade shows, exhibitions, Liberty window display and scarves and studio sketches. Also includes painting work and exhibitions by Fraser Taylor. 250 polaroids mounted on A4 sheets of paper. Handwritten notes and dates. Includes 3, 130 x 90 mm prints. Fragile areas where mounted with cellotape.

Papers relating to the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). Records include reports, correspondence, and guidance documents. Papers as follows: AC/5/10/1: Papers regarding CNAA planning 1971-1974 (1 folder) Includes papers such as: Notes from the Director (Harry Barnes) of developments and problems likely to concern the Governors, Staff and Students during the session 1974-1975; Proposals for Development 1973-1981; Statement from Glasgow School of Art in support of the application for approval of an Honours Degree Course in Town and Country Planning, Feb 1974; Memoranda about the post of Deputy Director and Registrar, and about the post of Head of Department of Design; some notes on the proposal to set up an Advisory Committee on Higher Art Education as contained in the 'Hunter' paper; Minute of the meeting of the XIII Club held in the Glasgow School of Art on Thursday 24 Oct 1974; Academic Council, Ad Hoc Committee for CNAA degrees, Jul 1974; GSA Development Proposals, concerning Estates planning from 1973-1999, for the Scottish Education Department; academic and administrative structure of GSA; notes on Examination Arrangements in the Colleges; Joint Proposals for the Award of the Degree of BA (Hons) in Art with Specialism in Painting, or in Sculpture, or in Design; handwritten notes on 'Draft Proposals for CNAA Degree'; Draft Proposals for CNAA degrees, master copies; notes on Examination Arrangements; draft course synposes and assessment procedures; Report of a CNAA visit to the Department of Planning, 06 Nov 1974; correspondence with Paisley College of Technology and the CNAA regarding the BA(Hons) degree in Town and Country Planning, 1975; notes of meetings regarding the BA(Hons) degree in Town and Country Planning, 1974; Council of National Academic Awards, Revised Regulations for the Award of the Council's First Degrees, Jun 1971; Notes on GSA Entrance Qualifications, 1973-1976. AC/5/10/2: Glasgow School of Art Proposals for Classified and Unclassified CNAA Degrees in Art and Design, c1975 (4 documents): (a) Part 1: History, Administration, Resources (b) Part 2:1: Degree and Honours Degree Courses in Fine Arts (c) Part 2:2: Degree and Honours Degree Courses in Design (d) Background Notes AC/5/10/3: Papers of the CNAA visit to the School of Art, 29-30 Jan 1976, in connection with proposed BA and BA(Hons) courses: in Art, and in Design (2 documents): (a) Report on a visit to Glasgow School of Art on 29-30 Jan 1976 (1 document) (b) Report on a visit to Glasgow School of Art on 29-30 Jan 1976, Observations and Response from the Academic Council of the School (1 document) AC/5/10/4: Papers regarding CNAA visits, 1976-1980 (1 folder) Includes papers such as: CNAA report on the visit to the School 11, 12 Jun 1979; memos and correspondence confirming arrangements for visits and meetings; notice of election of one ex officio member of the Academic Council to the Governing Board of the School; Report of a visit of CNAA to Glasgow School of Art 29, 30 Jan 1976; Note of Examination Regulations, General and Specific; Notice of a CNAA panel visit to the School, 30 Jan 1976; notes on differentiation of Degree/Honours degree students; papers and correspondence about the CNAA visit 30 May 1980; arrangements for CNAA visit 30 Jan 1976. AC/5/10/5: Papers regarding the Student Representative Council (SRC) and CNAA visits, 1976-1982 (1 folder) Includes papers such as: Report of a CNAA visit 29,30 Jan 1976; Observations to the CNAA revalidation party by the Glasgow School of Art Students Representative Council, Jun 1979; correspondence between the SRC President and the GSA Director regarding CNAA visits, 1982; notes of problems which have arisen since the last CNAA visit which have come to the attention of the SRC, 1980; Report of a visit by the CNAA 11, 12 Jun 1979. AC/5/10/6: Glasgow School of Art Application to CNAA for Validation of a Master's Degree in Design, 1978 (1 document) NB: Document is beautifully designed and printed with William Morris, 'Brer Rabbit' pattern on dust jacket. Designed by Colin Wilson, Typeset and Printed at the Glasgow School of Art. AC/5/10/7: Glasgow School of Art 1979 Revalidation of Art and Design Courses (3 documents): (a) Document 1: General Submission, First Year Studies, Liberal Studies and History of Art and Design, Library. Includes some loose pages of memos and meeting notes regarding the revalidation. (b) Document 2: BA and BA (Honours) in Fine Art. (c) Document 3: BA and BA (Honours) in Design. AC/5/10/8: CNAA Quinquennial Review, 1980 (1 document) AC/5/10/9: Council for National Academic Awards, Annual Reports, 1981-1985 (5 documents) (a) Annual Report 1981 (b) Annual Report 1982 (c) Annual Report 1983 (d) Annual Report 1984-85 (e) Annual Report 1985-86 AC/5/10/10: Papers regarding the CNAA Progress Review, 1982 (1 folder) Includes a Master copy of the Progress Review and some correspondence. AC/5/10/11: Papers regarding CNAA Progress Review and Regulations, 1982-1984 (1 folder) Includes papers such as: copies of sections from each department for the Progress Review 1982; Assessment Regulations BA/BA(Hons) in Art and BA/BA(Hons) in Design; Art and Design Regulations and Procedures, revised following advice from CNAA, text for approval of the Academic Council, Apr 1984; Historical and Critical Studies, Discussion Paper, May 1984. AC/5/10/12: Minutes and papers of the Council for National Academic Awards, Committee for Scotland, 1983-1986 ( 1 folder) Minutes and papers for meetings: 03 Nov 1983; 21 May 1985; 23 Jan 1986; 31 Oct 1986. AC/5/10/13: Report of a Visit to Glasgow School of Art on 28 Feb/ 01 Mar 1985 in connection with a review of the MA Degree course in Design, the BA/BA(Hons) Degree course in Design and the BA/BA(Hons) Degree course in Fine Art, CNAA, 1985 (1 document) AC/5/10/14: Papers regarding CNAA Assessment, c1986 (1 folder) Includes papers such as: Assessment Regulations for BA/BA(Hons) in Design; Notes for Guidance of External Examiners for Courses Leading to the Awards of the Council for National Academic Awards; Information for Assessors appointed to Adjudicate Degree and Postgraduate Work. AC/5/10/15: Papers regarding the CNAA Review of BA(Hons) Fine Art, 1990 (1 folder) Includes papers such as: correspondence and arrangements for the 1990 review; copy of minutes of Academic Standards Committee meeting 05 Oct 1990; Aims and Objectives documents for the School of Fine Art; and copy of CNAA Report on visit to Art and Design, 28 Feb- 01 Mar 1985.

Includes Christopher Grant's Travel Report.

Papers and Minutes of the Chairman's Committee from 1989 onwards. Most of the papers of the Chairman's Committee are kept within the Governors minutes and appendices at GOV/2. Papers and minutes as follows: GOV/12/3/1: 1989 GOV/12/3/2: 1990 GOV/12/3/3: 1991 GOV/12/3/4: 1992 GOV/12/3/5: 1993 GOV/12/3/6: 1994 GOV/12/3/7: 1995 GOV/12/3/8: 1996 GOV/12/3/9: 1997 GOV/12/3/10: 1998 GOV/12/3/11: 1999 GOV/12/3/12: 2000 (includes papers about the formation of the Business Committee)

Documents for the Career Review and Development of Academic Staff, c1989 (1 folder). Includes: Document 1: Career Review, the Scheme Document 2: Career Review, Guidance Document 3: Career Review Form Document 4: Staff Development Policy and Guidelines

Includes collection of modern calligraphy teaching aids and examples as well as a collection of European and Turkish medieval manuscript fragments. Also includes a leather book cover with decorative gilding and Arabic lettering.

Papers related to the Bute Fabrics Design Bursary. NB this material contains personal information so is closed for 75 years in accordance with Data Protection. Includes: circular from CNAA about relationships with Institutions and plans for reviews coordination, 12 Jul 1985; 3 submissions for the Bute Fabrics Design Bursary, 1985-1986.

Papers and Minutes of the Business Committee: GOV/12/2/1: Business Committee paper for approval by the Board setting out the background, proposed remit, and proposed membership and procedures for the Business Committee, 20 Apr 2000 Papers and minutes for meetings as follows: GOV/12/2/2: 2000 GOV/12/2/3: 2001 GOV/12/2/4: 2002 GOV/12/2/5: 2003 GOV/12/2/6: 2004 GOV/12/2/7: 2005 GOV/12/2/8: 2006 GOV/12/2/9: 2007 GOV/12/2/10: 2008 GOV/12/2/11: 2009 (Sep only) GOV/12/2/12: 2010 GOV/12/2/13: 2011 GOV/12/2/14: 2012 (digital papers exist in addition to hard copies for Sep and Nov) GOV/12/2/15: 2013 GOV/12/2/16: 2014 (digital, Sep-Nov only) GOV/12/2/17: 2015 (digital) GOV/12/2/18: 2016 (digital) GOV/12/2/19: 2017 (digital)

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

Contains transparencies showing examples of needlework. Transparencies have been marked with NDS reference numbers.

Contains transparencies of examples of needlework. Transparencies have been marked with NDS reference numbers. Some transparencies are also marked with Embroidery and Woven textiles (EW) references.