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Estates and Building Developments

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

CNAA papers

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.

Scottish Education Department Correspondence

Correspondence and copy letters between the Scottish Education Department (SED) and Glasgow School of Art concerning matters such as: conversion studies; validation and revalidation of courses; Institutional review; CNAA reviews; Art Therapy Course; salaries and qualifications of teaching staff; visiting lecturers; SED campaigns e.g. 'Be a Good Neighbour'; Postgraduate awards; students' allowances scheme; student numbers; differentiation of degrees; categorisation of courses; corporate plans; SED visits; student grants; course proposals; CNAA approval procedure: AC/6/1/1: Folder of SED correspondence, 1973-1980 (1 folder) AC/6/1/2: Folder of SED correspondence, 1980-1988 (1 folder)

The Glasgow School of Art

The Architectural Competition

Includes:

  • Conditions of competition, 1896
  • plan of proposed new school, 1896
  • list of architects, 1896
  • correspondence with architects, 1896
  • report relating to the design produced by the architects, Honeyman and Keppie, whose author is probably Charles Rennie Mackintosh and related correspondence, 1896
  • measurer's report, 1897
  • GOV/5/4/1: Conditions of the Competition of Architects for the Proposed new School of Art [3 copies, inc. Sec.'s], Jun 1896
  • GOV/5/4/2: Plan and sections of site for proposed new school [4 copies, inc. Sec.'s and Headmaster's], Jun 1896
  • GOV/5/4/3: Proposed list of architects, not dated
  • GOV/5/4/4: Letter from Campbell, Douglas and Morrison Architects re: cannot take part in competition, 23 Jul 1896
  • GOV/5/4/5: Petition from architects re: the Competition [plus copy], 24 Jul 1896
  • GOV/5/4/6: Reply by Governors to architects, 12 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/7: Letter from architects asking for modification to conditions, 17 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/8: Letter from Mr I. L. Watson, Architect, re: the conditions,  20 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/9: Letter to architects amending conditions, 27 Aug 1896
  • GOV/5/4/10: Architect's Design for Glasgow School of Art, with a description and schedule of its contents, [On cover, an ink drawing of 3 wishbones on tracing paper, by Charles Rennie Mackintosh], 1896
  • GOV/5/4/11: Letter to Directors from James King and Renny Watson choosing the design marked by the "crossed bones", 7 Dec 1896
  • GOV/5/4/12: Letter from Colonel Festing, D.S.A re: his choice of design, 17 Dec 1896
  • GOV/5/4/13: Measurer's report by Robert Scott as to estimated cost of the chosen design, 11 Jan 1897

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie

Estimates and Specifications

Estimates for works, specifications of works, tenders, reports on tenders, related correspondence, 1897-1912. GOV/5/6/1: Estimate No.1 for mason work, by Robert Scott & Son (no. 3419), 1897 GOV/5/6/2: Estimate - proposed extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Masonry, etc. works, 1907 GOV/5/6/3: Estimate - extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Heating & Ventilation apparatus (no. 5216), 1908 GOV/5/6/4: Estimate No. 1 - mason work - accepted by J. Kirkwood (no. 3419) [Cref. 5/7/121], 1897 GOV/5/6/5: Report on tenders for the several works, 17 Sep 1897 GOV/5/6/6: Copy letter from Robert Scott to Honeyman & Keppie re: cost of excavations, 22 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/7 File - Tradesmen's Estimates [c122 items] , 1896-1904 GOV/5/6/8: Letter from Keppie with two estimates re: blinds for windows [3 items], 31 Aug 1899 GOV/5/6/9: Estimate by G. Smith, Slater & Plasterer re: holes under the eaves,  6 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/10: List of offers for alteration & extensions of GSA (for mason & carpenter work only), not dated GOV/5/6/11: Report on tenders for alterations and extensions, 1907 GOV/5/6/12: Memo on lowest tenders showing provisional sums allowed and extra costs of Arbroath stone over concrete for steps and supplementary offers and fees [2 copies], 1907 GOV/5/6/13: Specifications and schedules for electric power and lighting: (a) Summary of offers for electric lighting, with letter from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, 13 Jun 1908 (b) Letter from architects enclosing estimates, 15 Jun 1908 (c) Letter from architects enclosing copies of letters from Osbourne & Hunter, 2 Jun 1908 (d) Specifications and schedule from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, Jun 1908 (e) Letter from architects re: choice of tender, 23 Jun 1908 GOV/5/6/14: Specifications for the installation of a Lightning Conductor at GSA: (a) Messrs. Anderson & Munro - specification, Apr 1909 (b) Covering letter from Anderson & Munro, Apr 1909 (c) Osbourne & Hunter - specification, Apr 1909 (d) Telford, Grier & Mackay - specification, Apr 1909 (e) Claude Hamilton Ltd. - specification, Apr 1909 (f) Corresp. from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, May 1909 (g) List of tenders, not dated GOV/5/6/15: The National Telephone Company, estimates for telephone lines and telephones [2 items], 1909-1910 GOV/5/6/16: Halliwell Furnace & Engineering Co., London: (a) particulars, May 1910 (b) business card (c) article in the Sanitary Record & Municipal Engineering Vol XLV, No. 1067 [3 items] GOV/5/6/17: Tenders for the installation of an electric lift: (a) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric passenger lift, 17 Jan 1908 (b) R. Waygood & Co. Ltd., estimate for an electric lift and specification (inc. notes on requirements for lift from GSA, d. Dec 1911), Oct 1910 (c) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric goods lift, 20 Jan 1911 (d) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, specification for a passenger lift at GSA, 8 May 1911 (e) British Engine, Boiler & Electric Insurance Co. Ltd., estimate for lift insurance, 31 Jan 1912 GOV/5/6/18: Estimate for fitting electric radiators into the Library, delayed, not dated GOV/5/6/19: Speirs A/C: scrap detailing excess over estimate lists extra fittings required, not dated GOV/5/6/20: Comparative statement of estimates and measurements for building, Jul 1909 GOV/5/6/21: Estimates & Corresp. re: clocks (a) Dykes Bros. Mar-Sep 1909 (b) The Magenta Company Mar-May 1909 GOV/5/6/22: Estimates re: window cleaning (a) Glasgow Corporation Water Works, 5 Nov 1908 (b) Estimate from Moses, Speirs & Sons with covering letter from architects, 17 Nov 1908 GOV/5/6/23: Estimate from Victor Devine, Plumber, 3 Dec 1907 GOV/5/6/24: Estimate from W.A. Davidson for Repousse Work, 17 Apr 1910 GOV/5/6/25: Estimate for insurance of Steam Boilers, 29 Jan 1908 GOV/5/6/26: Estimate from Wm. Douglas & Sons re: Painter Work in the Ornament Room, 27 Oct 1910 GOV/5/6/27: Estimate from M Stewart, Builder for work in the Animal Room, 20 Oct 1909 GOV/5/6/28: Estimate from G. Ferguson & Sons for platform for Animal Room, 12 Mar 1910

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Plans and Outsize Material

Plans and sections of works c1909-1918. GOV/5/8/1: J.E.Sayers & Caldwell Ltd., Plan of Electric Lighting - Sub-basement floor, Basement Floor Scale: 1/8" to 1.0', Annotated, 1909 GOV/5/8/2: J.E. Sayers & Caldwell Ltd., Plan of roof - proposed Lightning Conductor, Scale: n.k., [Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/3: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Coils, Second Floor, [Stamped Jas. Cormack & Sons, Heating Engineers], Scale: n.k., [Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/4: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Section through main staircase showing proposed lift shaft, Scale: n.k., [Pencil & ink on tracing paper. Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/5: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Proposed well for Electric Lift (ref. no. 273), Scale: 1/4" to 1.0', [Pencil & ink on tracing paper], Mar 1911 GOV/5/8/6: Platforms in Animal Room, Cross & longitudinal sections (ref. no. 465), Scale: n.k., [Brittle - very fragile], not dated GOV/5/8/7: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Railings at Dalhousie Street Entrance Parapet End elevation, Cross-section [5 items], Scale: 3/4" to 1.0', [Pencil & ink on tracing paper. Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/8: Keppie & Henderson, Proposed Extension of Coal Storage at front area, with architect's letter, Cross section & Plan, Scale: n.k., [Pencil & ink on tracing paper], Mar 1918

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Subscriptions and the Building Fund

Letters relating to acquisition of site 1894-1896, records relating to fundraising 1899-1910. GOV/5/3/1: Correspondence with the Bellahouston Bequest Fund re: the site on Renfrew Street and funding, Oct 1894-Jun 1896 GOV/5/3/2: List of subscriptions to the Building Fund, not dated GOV/5/3/3: Letters from subscribers, incl. Bellahouston Fund, SED & J. Keppie, 1901 GOV/5/3/4: Subscriptions received to Building Fund Bundle of letters, nos. 1-45, 1906-1907 GOV/5/3/5: as above., nos. 46-68, 1906-1907 GOV/5/3/6: as above., nos. 69-94, 1906-1907 GOV/5/3/7: Building Fund Bank receipts [bundle] 1899, 1907-1910 GOV/5/3/8: List of subscriptions for the first portion of the building [2 copies], not dated GOV/5/3/9: List of subscriptions for the completion of the building [2 copies], Jun 1907 GOV/5/3/10: Letters refusing subscription [5 items], Jan-Apr 1907 GOV/5/3/11: Notebook - School Extension Fund - lists of subscriptions received and list of deposit receipts, 1906-1910 GOV/5/3/12: Receipts of Deposit and Notices of Loans for money placed in the Glasgow Corporation Loans Fund [14 items], 1907-1909 GOV/5/3/13: Fund-raising Pamphlet for the completion of the School building [4 copies], not dated [c1907] GOV/5/3/14: Miscellaneous papers re: fund-raising [3 items], not dated

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Affiliations with other Bodies and Organisations

Correspondence and papers relating to affiliations and collaborations between Harry Barnes or the Glasgow School of Art and other bodies, organisations, and societies around Scotland and Britain. Papers include correspondence about various projects, exhibitions, or visits involving the Glasgow School of Art and external cultural committees on which Barnes sat. NB: A small amount of the correspondence in some of these folders 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. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/17/1: The Arts Council of Great Britain, 1964-1980 DIR/13/17/2: The Association of Art Historians, 1977 DIR/13/17/3: The BBC and STV, 1965-1981 DIR/13/17/4: The British Council, 1965-1979 DIR/13/17/5: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, 1973-1979 DIR/13/17/6: The Citizens' Theatre, 1964-1968 DIR/13/17/7: The Council of Industrial Design, 1964-1970 DIR/13/17/8: Design Council, 1971-1979 DIR/13/17/9: Educational Institute of Scotland, 1964-1979 DIR/13/17/10: Education Department, Corporation of Glasgow, 1964-1967 DIR/13/17/11: Glasgow Civic Art Association, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/12: Glasgow Cultural Centre, the Corporation of Glasgow, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/13: Glasgow Institute of Architects, 1964-1979 DIR/13/17/14: Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries, 1964-1981 DIR/13/17/15: Glasgow Print Studio, 1973-1976 DIR/13/17/16: Helensburgh & District Art Club and Glasgow Art Club, 1960-1970 DIR/13/17/17: The National Trust for Scotland, 1966-1972 DIR/13/17/18: The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/19: The Scottish Arts Council, 1966-1981 DIR/13/17/20: Scottish Civic Trust, 1967-1971 DIR/13/17/21: Scottish-German Society, 1966-1981 DIR/13/17/22: The Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, 1964-1981 DIR/13/17/23: Tapestry Projects and Organisations, 1966-1970 DIR/13/17/24: The Victoria & Albert Museum, 1960-1971 DIR/13/17/25: The XIII Club, 1964-1970

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Operational and Reporting Papers

Papers relating to operational matters and reporting, such as the structure of the Board of Governors, Director's Reports, materials used for writing the Prospectus, Financial documents, and papers relating to Health and Safety. Records as follows: DIR/13/2/1: Structure and Constituton, 1969-1973 DIR/13/2/2: Financial Papers, 1964-1977 DIR/13/2/3: Director's Reports, Working Papers, 1968-1974 DIR/13/2/4: Prospectus, Working Papers, 1965-1972 DIR/13/2/5: Health and Safety Papers, 1964-1976 DIR/13/2/6: SANDAS Annual Requisition Papers, 1967-1970

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Departments and Courses

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

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Prizes, Competitions and Scholarships

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Prizes, Awards, Competitions, Commissions, and Scholarships for Glasgow School of Art Students. Includes correspondence with those donating funds for prizes and students who have received prizes and scholarships, advertisments for competitions sponsored by businesses and organisations, and correspondence about commissions. Folders as follows: DIR/13/6/1: Folder labelled: 'Summer Compositions up to 1964, Governors' Prize, John & Mabel Craig', 1958-1964 (1 folder): Includes: Notices of the winners of the Governors' Prize for Composition; information sheets, or briefs, about the Summer Composition Prize e.g. choice of subject, size, medium, and prize amount; information about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest brief and lists of prizewinners. DIR/13/6/2: Folder of papers regarding Glasgow School of Art Prizes and Scholarships, 1960-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Royal Society of Arts about a travelling exhibition, and an Industrial Design Bursary competition; correspondence with other organisations, such as the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers, about bursary competitions; some correspondence with students about Post-Diploma Awards; notices of bursary winners and competition winners, e.g. Design Competition for Steel Tableware, Landscape Painting Prize; notices and circulars about the Governors' Prize; lists of prizewinners of the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; notices about competitions; Provisional List of Prizes and Awards, Jun 1967; notes and correspondence about the Prizewinners for Jun 1967; 'Provisional List of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1966'; 'Provisional List of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1965'; Minutes of a meeting of the Finance Committee, 1966; correspondence with the Royal Scottish Academy about their School of Painting Competition, including lists of successful students; list of Members and Associates of the Royal Scottish Academy. DIR/13/6/3: Folder titled 'Bellahouston Bequest', 1960-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with staff of Cargill Hostel at Culzean about duties; correspondence with the trustees of the Bellahouston Bequest Fund; correspondence about establishing a research scholarship at the School of Art for the session 1966-1967 with funds from the Bellahouston Bequest; reports from recipients of the Bellahouston Bequest Fund Travelling Scholarships about their travels and programmes of research. DIR/13/6/4: Folder of papers regarding Glasgow School of Art Prizes and Scholarships, 1962-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with students about 'Minor Travelling Scholarships'; correspondence about prizewinning students; correspondence informing students of prizes and scholarships they have won; some correspondence about Post-Diploma awards; proposed programmes for travelling scholarships; correspondence about 'Maintenance Scholarships for Post Diploma Study'; correspondence about the allocation of travelling scholarships and other awards; Provisional List of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1965; Prizes and Scholarships, annotated list, 1964-1965; correspondence notifying student that they have been awarded the Newbery Medal; correspondence about the 'Haldane Travelling Scholarship'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about Scholarships; correspondence about the 'Sam Mavor Travelling Scholarship'; correspondence about student plans and itineraries for Travelling Scholarships; reports from students about their travels; information about a stained glass competition; correspondence about the 'John Keppie Travelling Scholarship'; blank award offer letters; Old lists of Prizes and Scholarships:1962-1963, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1958, 1957. DIR/13/6/5: Folder of material relating to Prizes and Scholarships, and some material on Diploma Day, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Director's reports of the Session for Diploma Day; correspondence about student scholarships; 'Notes for the Annual Report 1964-1965', about Exhibitions, and notes about Prizes; excerpt from Report by the Governors for Session 1964-1965; notice that William Armour and John Miller have been elected to the Royal Scottish Academy; notices of Prizewinners of prizes such as: the Governors' Prize, the Landscape Painting prize, and the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; 'Provisional List of Prizes and Awards', Jun 1967; correspondence about prizewinning students of the Royal Scottish Academy and results of their Painting Competition; correspondence about the 'David Murray Studentships'; draft document: 'A Proposal to Rename the Buildings Constituting the Glasgow School of Art'; correspondence about a gift to the Art School from W McChlery of a Hall Settle in the style of Mackintosh; correspondence about Governors' Visitation to classes; handwritten SRC President's Speech for Diploma Day; calendar 1968-1969 with Exhibitions plotted onto it. DIR/13/6/6: Papers regarding Commissions, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes correspondence with businesses and organisations looking to commission various pieces of Art and Design, for example: a silver spade for Giffnock & Newlands Hebrew Congregation; memorial stained glass windows for a Church; a mural for the Clyde River Purification Board, and a number of other murals; portraits; illustrations for fairy tales; a presentation plaque for the University of Glasgow Graduates Association; a stamp for the Lister Centenary; a Targe for Lord Rowallan; lettering for the Scottish National Orchestra van. DIR/13/6/7: Folder labelled 'Summer Compositions, Governors' Prize, John & Mabel Craig, and Landscape Prize, 1965' (1 folder): Includes: Notice of deadline and where work should be submitted for the Governors' Prize; notice of the winners of the Governors' Prizes; notice of information to students about the Governors' Prize and the John and Mabel Craig Bequest Prize; notice inviting submissions for the Governors' Prize; notice of the winner of the Landscape Painting Prize; notice of the winners of the John and Mabel Craig Prizes. DIR/13/6/8: Folder labelled 'Scholarships 1965-1966' (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about Scholarships and Awards; correspondence and papers about the 'Queen's Award for Students of Art and Design'; correspondence with the Lord Chamberlain's Office about the 'Queen's Award'; papers about University of Nottingham, Fellowship in Fine Art; correspondence about a cover design competition, The National Playing Fields Association; correspondence about other Art and Design Competitions e.g. a medal design competition, an environmental design competition, an ideal homes competition, a Jackson Tailor window display competition, a bookbinding competition, a collection box design competition for the Marie Curie Foundation, and several other competitions; correspondence about the Leverhulme Research Awards; correspondence about other awards e.g. Letraset Graphics Student Awards, the Layton Student Awards, Designers & Art Directors Awards, and many other awards; correspondence with the 'Ambassade de France' about French Scholarships; correspondence about 'Winston Churchill' Travelling Scholarships; correspondence with the British Council about scholarships and studentships; correspondence with the British School at Rome about scholarships; correspondence about a Vogue talent contest; correspondence about a competition to design the logo of Scottish Opera; correspondence about the 'Trades House Travelling Scholarship'; applications from students for the Queen's Award travelling scholarship. DIR/13/6/9: Folder labelled 'Scholarships, Royal College of Art', 1965-1971 (1 folder): Includes: Some papers relating to Diploma Assessments and Presentations; correspondence and papers relating to entrance examinations for the Royal College of Arts; Principal's reports & references for students who have made application to the Royal College of Art; correspondence with the Royal College of Art about developments within their departments; Entrance Examination statistics; information about the Royal College of Art's powers to award degrees; Royal College of Art, Terms of Appointment of Tutor; Royal College of Art, College Statutes; circular about 'GCE Entrance Requirements for Royal College of Art'; lists of successful candidates for the Royal College of Art; circulars of information about the Royal College of Art courses and calendars; correspondence about Royal Scottish Academy Awards; papers about the Royal Scottish Academy School of Painting Competition; correspondence and papers about the DWT Cargill Fund, Scholarship, and Cargill Lectures; student reports of travels for the trustees of the Cargill Travelling Scholarship. DIR/13/6/10: Folder labelled 'Summer Compositions, Governors' Prize, John and Mabel Craig, Landscape Prize', 1966-1967 (1 folder): Includes: Papers regarding Robert Hart Bursaries; notices of winners of the John and Mabel Craig Awards; correspondence about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; notices about the Governors' Prizes; notices about the 'Landscape Painting Prize', 1965; notices about the Royal Scottish Academy Competition; notice for a design competition for Stainless Steel Tableware; notices about Graphic Design competitions. DIR/13/6/11: Folder labelled 'Summer Compositions, Governors' Prize, John and Mabel Craig, Landscape Prize', 1967 (1 folder): Includes: Notices about the Governors' Prize and prizewinners; notices about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest prizes and prizewinners; notices about the Landscape Prize and prizewinners. DIR/13/6/12: Folder labelled 'Royal Society of Arts Scholarships', 1968-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and papers about Travelling Scholarships; lists of students awarded Travelling Scholarships; correspondence with students about Travelling Scholarship awards; proposed itineraries for Travelling Scholarships; correspondence with the Royal College of Art about their Department of Stained Glass and other information about the College; correspondence with the Royal College of Art about Entrance Examinations; papers, such as lists of prize winners, about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; notice about a Graphic Design competition; notices about the Royal Scottish Academy competition; notices about the Governors' Prize; references for students for the Royal College of Art; papers about the DWT Cargill Lectures and Scholarships; reports from student recipients of the Cargill Award; correspondence about the Govancroft Bursary; corespondence about the John Keppie Scholarship; correspondence about Post Diploma Study; correspondence with the Royal Society of Arts about Industrial Design Bursaries Competition. DIR/13/6/13: Folder of papers relating to Commissions and Competitions, 1968-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with various institutions and businesses looking to commission a piece of Art or Design, or holding competitions for example: a Trophy competition for The Rotary Club of Paisley; a commemorative plaque for the Jewish Old Age Home; a badge design competition for Bellshill Maternity Hospital; commissions for portraits; a model village for the Colzium-Lennox Estate; sculpture portraits; help in furnishing a new unit at the Southern General Hospital; help in designing Prom Publicity for the Scottish National Orchestra Society; murals for Kirklands Hospital, and for the Royal Infirmary, Dumfries. DIR/13/6/14: Folder labelled 'Cargill', about the DWT Cargill Fund, 1969-1972 (1 folder): Correspondence and papers relating to the DWT Cargill Fund, Scholarships, and Lecture series. Includes: typed lectures about Sir Walter Scott by Douglas Percy Bliss; correspondence with students awarded Cargill travelling scholarships; correspondence with the Trustees of the Cargill Fund; papers about Exhibitions of the work of Cargill Fund winners; itineraries from students about to embark upon travel; references for students; correspondence about the organisation of the Cargill Lectures. DIR/13/6/15: Folder labelled 'Scholarships', 1970-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about students who have been awarded a post-diploma year; correspondence about a variety of Scholarships and Prizes for example: the Gorcers' Company Fellowship in the Fine Arts, a 'Carron' Company Design Competition, the Buchanan and Ewing Bequest, the Govancroft Potteries Bursary, and David Murray Studentships; correspondence about student travel scholarships; list of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1971; list of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1970; list of 'Diplomas and Prizes awarded Jun 1971'; list of 'Diplomas & Prizes Awarded Jun 1970'. DIR/13/6/16: Papers relating to the Royal Scottish Academy Places and Competitions, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Royal Scottish Academy about matters such as: student applications, the School of Painting Competition, the David Murray Studentship Fund, Royal Scottish Academy Awards, and Exhibitions of Royal Academy Schools Final Year Students. Also includes correspondence with the Royal Society of Arts about the 'Industrial Design Bursaries Competition'. DIR/13/6/17: Papers relating to Travelling Scholarships, 1973 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence with students who have been awarded travelling scholarships informing them of awards and discussing their plans; lists of prizes and scholarships available; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about scholarship amounts. DIR/13/6/18: Papers relating to the DWT Cargill Fund, 1973-1975 (1 folder): Correspondence and papers relating to the DWT Cargill Fund, Trustees, Awards and Lecture Series. Includes papers about: travelling scholarships; a Memorial Lecture; itineraries of students awarded travel prizes; postcards and reports from students who were awarded travelling scholarships. DIR/13/6/19: Folder of papers relating to Prizes and Scholarships, 1974-1975 (1 folder): Includes: Photocopy of the Glasgow School of Art Prize List, Jun 1974; correspondence with students about travelling scholarships; itineraries from students who have been awarded travelling scholarships; list of prizes available, 1974; list of student Diploma marks (closed); student assessment sheets (closed); list of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1974, excerpt from the Annual Report. DIR/13/6/20: Folder of papers relating to Prizes and Scholarships, 1975-1976 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with students who were awarded various travelling scholarships about their travel arrangements and itineraries; correspondence about the Sam Mavor Bequest; list 'Prizes to be Presented on Diploma Day Jun 1976'; List of travelling scholarships to be made, 'subject to the submission of a suitable itinerary'; correspondence about 'Royal Scottish Academy Scholarships'; list 'Prizes Available, Jun 1975'; invitation to the Student Progress Committee meeting.

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Papers Relating to Staff

Harry Barnes' papers relating to staff. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/8/1: General Staff Correspondence, 1945-1977 DIR/13/8/2: Correspondence Regarding Governors, 1964-1976 DIR/13/8/3: Staff Association, 1967-1976 DIR/13/8/4: Staff and Departments, 1964-1971 DIR/13/8/5: Staff Timetables, 1966-1969 DIR/13/8/6: Former Staff, 1964-1971 DIR/13/8/7: Application Correspondence, 1964-1972 NB the majority of these staff papers contain sensitive information about individuals and will be closed for 75 years from the date of the material, in line with Data Protection legislation.

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Committee Papers and Correspondence

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.

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Examinations and Joint Examinations Committees

Papers and minutes from Examinations and Joint Examinations Committees for Glasgow School of Art Schools and Departments e.g. Joint Examinations Committee of Fine Art and Design; Design Examination Board; Department of Industrial & Interior Design; Fine Art Examination Committee. Papers include: meeting invites; agendas; circulation lists; memos; copy letters, correspondence with students. Papers and Minutes as follows: AC/3/7/1: 1986 AC/3/7/2: 1987 AC/3/7/3: 1988 AC/3/7/4: 1989 AC/3/7/5: 1990 AC/3/7/6: 2000 (only Agenda for 01 Sep 2000)

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Quality Audit and Assessment Papers

Papers relating to Quality Audits and Assessments of Glasgow School of Art Courses and Departments and Quality of Learning and Teaching (QLT) Survey results. Papers as follows: AC/5/11/1: Quality of Teaching and Learning: Student Questionnaires, session 1991-1992 (1 folder) Collected and summarised responses from questionnaires for each Department and also includes examples of blank questionnaires. AC/5/11/2: File of papers about the Quality of Learning and Teaching exercise at the Art School, 1992-1993 (1 folder) Includes: memos, correspondence from the Directorate to staff, blank student questionnaires, and summaries of feedback from students for each Department. AC/5/11/3: File of papers labelled 'QLT information, Quality Assessment', 1993 (1 folder) Includes documents of narrative comment gathered about each Art School Department during the Quality of Learning and Teaching exercise. AC/5/11/4: Mackintosh School of Architecture Quality Assessment, Appendix I, volume three, 1994 (1 folder) This Quality Assessment document includes information on: Research at the Mackintosh School of Architecture; Environs; Campus; Accommodation; Managerial Structure; Staff Lists; Staff CVs; Course Structure; Timetables; Term Assessments; Student Questionnaires; Examiners' Reports; Exhibition Programme; Studio Programmes; Special Subject Topics; Student Prize Winners; Projected Student Numbers/Statistics; Costs. AC/5/11/5: Bundle of Quality Assessment Papers from 1994 (1 folder) Includes papers such as: Report of Quality Assessment in Graphic Design and Textile Design; memos and correspondence concerning the Quality Assessment process; Correspondence with the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC) about the Quality Assessment of Fine Art; press releases from the SHEFC about the publishing of Quality Assessment reports in Architecture and Teacher Education; draft report on Quality Assessment, Graphic Design and Textile Design; papers about SHEFC Staff Development Initiative; Review of Higher Education, submission from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council; papers arranging Quality Assessment visits for example memos and agendas; staff structure information; course information for Historical and Critical Studies; Academic Committee Structure; Information and Documentation Required for Quality Assessments in Session 1994-95; Notes for Guidance of Assessors; some departmental reports and responses to External Examiners' reports; documents about Quality Framework; staff CVs; some highlights from the School of Design and Craft Annual Report, 1993/94; correspondence about the Learning Technology Dissemination Initiative (LTDI); Self Assessment of the Quality of Educational Provision in Textiles and Graphic Design; Quality Assessment, Self-Assessment of the Quality of Educational Provision in the Cognate Area of Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Self Assessment of the Quality of Educational Provision in the Cognate Area of Printed and Knitted Textiles; Self-Assessment (A Guide to the Process); Staff and Educational Development: An Overview, Nov 1994; Notes of Guidance on the Preparation of Annual Course Monitoring Reports; Quality Framework 1994-95; blank Quality of Learning and Teaching questionnaire; summary of questionnaire responses for: School of Design, Department of Ceramics, Department of Embroidered and Woven Textiles, Department of Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography, Interior Design, Printed Textiles; Product Design; Silversmithing and Jewellery; programme for Staff Conference, Feb 1994. AC/5/11/6: File of Quality Self-Assessment and Internal Review documents, 1994 (1 folder) Includes: A self-assessment of the quality of educational provision in Fine Art; A self-assessment of the quality of educational provision in Design and Craft, draft copy; Scottish Higher Education Funding Council, Quality Framework 1994/95, Glasgow School of Art Internal Review 1994, Mackintosh School of Architecture. AC/5/11/7: Results of the Quality Assessment of Architecture at Glasgow School of Art, 1994-1995 (1 document) AC/5/11/8: Scottish Higher Education Funding Council, Reports of a Quality Assessment in Fine Art, Printmaking, Sculpture and Painting, Aug 1995 (1 document) AC/5/11/9: Folder of papers and correspondence regarding the Quality Assessment of Fine Art (Printmaking, Sculpture and Painting) on 09 Nov 1995 (1 folder) Papers are correspondence, memos, reports and notes from meetings recording discussion between Glasgow School of Art and the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council regarding the outcome of the Quality Assessment of Fine Art in November 1995. AC/5/11/10: Papers and reports from the Quality Audit of Glasgow School of Art, 06-08 Dec 1995 (5 documents & 1 letter): (a) Cover letter to all academic staff from the Head of Academic Services about arrangements and papers for the Quality Audit visit, 11 Oct 1995 (b) Quality Audit, a Statement, Dec 1995. Includes information such as The Art School's relationship with the University of Glasgow; mission, aims and objectives; Quality Assurance procedures; design, review and approval of programmes of study; monitoring of academic provision; teaching, learning and the student experience; student assessment and the classification of awards; feedback and enhancement processes, staff appointment, development, promotion and reward. (c) Guidelines for Course Validation, Review and Monitoring and for the Appointment of External Examiners, Aug 1995 (d) Quality Audit, 06-08 Dec 1995, Illustrative Material, Appendix I Includes information such as staff information, validation information, copies of minutes of the Academic Standards Committee and the sub-group on Course Monitoring. (e) Quality Audit, 06-08 Dec 1995, School of Design and Craft, Academic Plan 1993/94, Appendix K1 (f) Quality Audit, 06-08 Dec 1995, School of Design and Craft Annual Course Report, 1993/94, Appendix K2 AC/5/11/11: Folder of correspondence and papers about the Quality Assessment of Fine Art, 1995-1996 (1 folder) Includes papers and correspondence recording discussion between Glasgow School of Art and the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council regarding the outcome of the Quality Assessment of Fine Art in November 1995, and papers and correspondence about the Quality Assessment exercise on 06-08 Dec 1995. AC/5/11/12: Glasgow School of Art Quality Audit Report, Quality Assurance Group, Higher Education Quality Council, Jul 1996 (1 document) Includes information such as: systems and arrangements for quality assurance; design, approval and review of programmes of study; teaching, learning and the student experience; student assessment and the classification of awards; feedback and enhancement process; staff appointment, development, promotion and award. AC/5/11/13: Folder of papers and correspondence regarding the organisation of a Quality Assessment of School of Fine Art, Scottish Higher Education Funding Council visit, 10-11 Mar 1997 (1 folder) AC/5/11/14: Scottish Higher Education Funding Council, Reports of a Quality Assessment in Fine Art, Printing, Sculpture and Painting, Aug 1995 (revised May 1997), 1997 (1 document) Document includes Quality Assessment reports for Duncan of Jordanstone College, Edinburgh College of Art, The Robert Gordon University and Glasgow School of Art (revised report, May 1997). AC/5/11/15: Folder labelled 'Quality Audit, 1997' (1 folder) Includes correspondence and papers such as: Glasgow School of Art response to Quality Audit Report, Jul 1996; Glasgow School of Art Quality Audit Report, Quality Assurance Group 1996; correspondence about the Service Level Agreement and subscription to the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Jul 1997; information document about the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Jul 1997; information about the establishment of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education in 1997. AC/5/11/16: Folder labelled 'Quality Assessment, 1997' (1 folder) Includes correspondence and papers such as: correspondence about the revised Quality Assessment method for 1997-1998; Response to an External Examiner's comments on Fine Art and Design 1996; circular letter about the evaluation of the revised method of Quality Assessment; result of the Quality Assessment of Fine Art, Printmaking, Sculpture and Painting, 1996-97; draft report for the Quality Assessment in Fine Art, Printmaking, Sculpture and Painting at Glasgow School of Art; correspondence about Lead Assessor and Subject Assessor nominations.

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Appendices for a Review

Set of Appendices that were compiled for a review exercise. It is not known what review exercise these were compiled for. The original folder holding these documents was labelled: 'Mike Foley'. Appendices as follows: a) Appendix A: Glasgow School of Art Review of Existing Strategic Plan and Annual Planning Statement 1995/96 (1 document) b) Appendix B: Proposed Academic Plan, Mackintosh School of Architecture, Year 1995/96- 1998/99 (1 document) c) Appendix C: Glasgow School of Art Quality Audit, A Statement, Dec 1995 (1 document) d) Appendix D: Glasgow School of Art, Guidelines for Course Validation, Review and Monitoring and for the Appointment of External Examiners, Aug 1995 (1 document) e) Appendix E: Illustrative Material, including 'management structure', 'Academic Committee structure', and 'Senate's Committee Structure, Glasgow University' (1 document)

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Course Reviews

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.

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Quinquennial Reviews

Papers and documents concerning Quinquennial Reviews of Glasgow School of Art Courses and Schools. Courses were reviewed at least every five years and some of the review documents are known as 'quinquennial' reviews. Quinquennial Reviews include information such as: staff lists; course framework; course calendar; staff structure; facilities and equipment; financial resources; staff development; summary of achievements; plans for academic development; and examples of course documentation. Reviews as follows: AC/5/8/1: Mackintosh School of Architecture, Quinquennial Review, 1978 (1 document) AC/5/8/2: Glasgow School of Art, Quinquennial Review, BA/BA(Honours) in Art, BA/BA(Honours) in Design, BA(Honours) in Town and Country Planning; MA in Design, 1980 (1 document) AC/5/8/3: Response to the Report of a visit to Glasgow School of Art in connection with the quinquennial review of the BA(Hons) Design Course, c1992 (1 document) AC/5/8/4: Papers regarding the Quinquennial Review of Master of Fine Art, Feb 2000 (1 folder) Contains papers such as: Master of Fine Art Course Document; memos and correspondence about the review; Report of the review; Conditions and Recommendations of the Review; timetable of event; report of an internal review.

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Activities Week Papers

Folder of papers and correspondence regarding arrangements for Activities Weeks for the sessions 1974/75, 1975/76, 1979/80 and 1980/81. Includes papers such as: programmes; guest lists; correspondence about arrangements such as furniture, venues, and permission from Glasgow City Council; draft and copy fliers; donations and sponsors for Activities Week funds; notes regarding allocation of funds; notes about the Film programme; letters inviting speakers; letters of thanks for contributions; Activities Week Group meeting invites and minutes.

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Events

Harry Barnes' papers relating to events at the Glasgow School of Art and events the School was involved with. Including Activities Week, Exhibitions, the Commonwealth Arts Festival, visiting lecturers, visits to Glasgow School of Art, Easter visits for School Students, annual golf outings, and a Danish Festival. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/13/1: Exhibitions, 1965-1973 DIR/13/13/2: Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1964-1966 DIR/13/13/3: Activities Week, 1971-1976 DIR/13/13/4: Visiting Lecturers, 1966-1975 DIR/13/13/5: Visits to Glasgow School of Art, 1966-1977 DIR/13/13/6: Easter Visits for Students, 1965-1966 DIR/13/13/7: Danish Festival, Glasgow, 1966-1968 DIR/13/13/8: Golf Outings, 1973-1977

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The Committee of Principals and Directors of Central (Art) Institutions

Harry Barnes' papers of the meetings of the Committee of Principals and Directors of Central (Art) Institutions (COPADOCI). Also sometimes referred to as Central Art Institutions of Scotland (CAIS). Barnes was the Chair of this Committee in various years. The majority of these folders contain meetings papers, agendas, minutes and correspondence about meetings. Some folders contain other documents and correspondence formed by the Committee and are listed accordingly. Meetings papers include documents such as: agendas; minutes; correspondence inviting members to meetings; arrangements for meetings; Reports from the Art Institutions; a few of Barnes' handwritten notes; draft programmes and papers about the organisation of the Annual Conference of the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland; reports of meetings between the Central (Art) Institutions and the Educational Institute of Scotland; correspondence about meetings; correspondence inviting speakers to conferences of Central (Arts) Institutions; Minutes of the Annual Conference; draft proposals for the review of Diploma Courses and the introduction of Associateship Courses; information for External Assessors/Examiners; proposals for introducing an Honours Diploma Course; newspaper clippings referring to CAIS matters; lists of statistics; proposals for new staffing structures; memoranda to the Scottish Education Department; Policy Statement on Central Institutions; lists of Degree Courses; 'Committee of Principals and Directors of Central Institutions, Summary of Courses' document; correspondence with the CNAA; Central Institutions, Academic Development Programme forms; reports on staff salaries; correspondence with other Universities and Polytechnical Institutions; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about the 'Handbook of the Scottish Central Institutions'; draft course proposal documents submitted to the CNAA; report on Postgraduate Study in Art and Design; proposals for new course structures; papers on a Working Party looking at the reassessment of qualifications; Working Party reports; papers about the amalgamation of the CNAA and NCDAD; papers and minutes of some sub-committees e.g. Educational Technology sub-committee, the Science sub-committee, and the Academic Staff Salaries sub-committee; reviews of grading Courses; correspondence with the Council of Europe; correspondence with the British Council about international education proposals; papers and correspondence with the Commission of the European Communities; correspondence about a UNESCO project on the recognition of studies. At these meetings, the committee discussed topics such as: Honours Courses in Art; Staff conditions and salaries; Diploma Adjudications; Central (Arts) Institutions Staff Conferences; entrance tests and procedures; Academic Awards; National Arts Festivals; educational statistics; External Examiners/Assessors; reports on visits to Europe; the recognition of courses; the Commonwealth Arts Festival; elections to the Council; student training; the differences between the Scottish and English systems and the status of the Scottish Diploma; student expenses, grants, and allowances; Associateship Courses; Hospitalfield; Legislation affecting Central Institutions; relationships with the Scottish Education Department; student fees; marking systems; course applications; the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions'; Conversion Courses; vacancies on courses; the involvement of students in the work of Governing Bodies; CNAA degree courses in Art; Working Parties of the Central Institutions; student residencies; educational technology; vocational training; scholarships; overseas students; student Unions. Folders as follows: DIR/13/15/1: Minutes of meeting of the Joint Council for Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, 17 Nov 1959 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/2: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1964-1965 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/3: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1965-1966 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/4: Central (Art) Institutions correspondence with the Scottish Education Department and the Art Teachers' Association, 1965-1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/5: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1966-1967 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/6: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1968-1969 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/7: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1969 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/8: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1970-1971 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/9: Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Annual Conference papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder): Also includes: Minutes of the Annual Conferences: 1970, 1971, 1973 & 1975, pressclippings; correspondence, and papers for discussion for Conference 1975. DIR/13/15/10: Correspondence, meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Also includes correspondence about a meeting with Sir Charles Wilson, Principal of the University of Glasgow; correspondence about questionnaires relating to 'the Administrative Function within each institution' designed by CAIS; statistics gathered from this questionnaire; the 'Report of the TSA Planning Team on The Glasgow Study'. DIR/13/15/11: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1972 (1 folder): Also includes papers about the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions' including a draft copy. DIR/13/15/12: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/13: Correspondence and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973 (1 folder): Also includes: a copy of the 'Report of the TSA Planning Team on The Glasgow Study', correspondence with the Committee of Directors of Polytechnics, and a report from the 'Working Group on Vocation Courses in the Design Technician Area'. DIR/13/15/14: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973 (1 folder): Also includes draft documents: 'Committee of Principals and Directors of Central Institutions, Summary of Courses, 1973-1978'. DIR/13/15/15: Meetings Minutes and Papers of a Working Party of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973-1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/16: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973-1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/17: Joint Course Proposal Documents, 1974 (1 folder): Includes document: 'Section 1: Joint Proposals for a Course Leading to the Award of the Degree of BA (Hons) in Art with Specialism in Painting, or in Sculpture, or in Design, from Duncan Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art, and Gray's School of Art in Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, Aberdeen' 18 Mar 1974 (2 copies), and 'Section 2': submission from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. DIR/13/15/18: Edinburgh College of Art Diploma Course with Honours Proposal, Draft document, 1974 (1 folder): Document: 'The Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, Edinburgh College of Art, Proposals incorporating arrangements and course structures leading to Diplomas in Art with Honours Classification, Draft, Jan 1974'. DIR/13/15/19: Meetings Minutes and Papers of a Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Working Group, 1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/20: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1975-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/21: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland and Sub-Committees, 1975-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/22: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1976 (1 folder): Also includes correspondence with the Council of Europe about Scholarships, correspondence with the British Council, and a copy of the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions, 1974'. DIR/13/15/23: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1977 (1 folder): Also includes papers about the Commission of the European Communities. DIR/13/15/24: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland and Sub-Committees, 1978 (1 folder): Also includes papers on the UNESCO project on the recognition of studies and papers about the Commission of the European Communities.

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Prospectuses and associated papers 1946-1947

Text on cover states, 'The Glasgow School of Art. Central Institution. Calendar: 1946-1947. War Issue. (Only such information as is absolutely necesary is published in this Calendar owing to war conditions. Copies of previous and fuller Calendars can be studied at the School Office where enquiries will be welcomed).'

  • 1 x prospectus in bound volume
  • 2 x prospectus (loose) (1 has minor annotations)
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