Papers and correspondence regarding the appointment of Francis Henry Newbery as the Headmaster of the Glasgow School of Art in 1885. Includes: annotated lists of applicants for the position, 1885; correspondence from Francis Newbery about his application,1885; application CV of Francis Newbery (2 copies); Testimonials of Francis Newbery from individuals such as John Sparkes, Edward Poynter, R. Wormell, A. E. Drinkwater, John M. Knight, W. B. Barton, 1885 (4 copies); document of 'Statistics relating to Schools of Art' 1876-1880 (2 copies).