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A small fabric soft "kitten" mascot.

Lviv National Academy of the Arts has been a hub for displaced staff and students since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Volunteers have been making camouflage nets for the front line. But alongside this they have also been making small toys/mascots for the soldiers from the leftover camouflage fabric. The Ukrainian soldiers are affectionately called “Our Kittens”, their Kittens fighting for Ukraine.

This "kitten" was gifted to GSA's Archives and Collections staff as a token of thanks from colleagues in the Lviv National Academy of the Arts. GSA Archives and Collections staff mentored LNAA staff through a digitisation project in 2023, as part of the funded project "Developing and Promoting Sustainable Cultural Heritage in Disaster Contexts" which was part of GSA's ongoing twinning with Lviv National Academy of the Arts. GSA's Archives and Collections staff were told that we here at GSA are also LNAA's "kittens", fighting to protect the heritage of LNAA and Ukraine.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing a block plan of the Wellington Church. This material is a copy from an official document related to a "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing section on the line of the Wellington Church. This material is a copy from an official document related to a "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church dated on Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152.

A copy of architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing the plan of basement floor of the Wellington Church. This material is a copy from an official document related to "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church, dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing the plan of gallery floor of the Wellington Church. This material is copy from an official document related to "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church, dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing a plan of area floor of the Wellington Church. This material is a copy from an official document related to a "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing the plan of attics and ceiling of the Wellington Church. This material is a copy from an official document related to a "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing the elevation to the lane of the Wellington Church. This material is a copy from an official document related to a "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152. This sheet has a tear.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing the back elevation and sections of the Wellington Church. This material is a copy from an official document related to a "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152.

A copy of an architectural drawing on sheet paper related to the thesis project showing the elevation to Ann street of the Wellington Church. This material is copy from an official document related to a "Proposed new buildings Hillhead". There is a signature of T L Watson, Thomas Lennox Watson, the architect who designed this church dated Oct. 1882, Glasgow. This material has been used by the architect in the stage of the pre-design analysis study of the thesis project. It originally comes from "Strathclyde Regional Archives" with reference of: H/HIL/1882/152. This item has a long tear on its right hand edge.

To mark the centenary of the First World War, GSA’s Archives & Collections and Exhibitions worked with Louise Welsh, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow and Edwin Pickstone, GSA Lecturer, to create a memorial to GSA students, staff and governors who undertook work on the home front.

Consisting of three panels with text written by Louise and letterpress prints created by Edwin, the memorial was informed by archival research. The frame was designed and made by Steven Higgins with lettering from Erin Bradley-Scott.

This memorial is a partnership piece to GSA’s WWI Roll of Honour, created in 1925 by Dorothy Doddrell to commemorate students, staff and governors who had served in the armed forces.

The project was generously funded by Mr James McBroom whose father, James Nicol McBroom, was a prize-winning student at the School and who undertook munitions work during the war.

Engraved ivory fountain pen

"The Flowers of the Forest - a Meditation on Fraser Taylor"

Obituary for Sydney d'Horne Shepherd. Describes where and when he was born, his two wives and daughter. Describes his education at the Harris Academy and The Glasgow School of Art, his achievements such as winning a travelling scholarship and his solo exhibition in Dundee. Also describes his art style, preferences prevalent in his work and his career as a lecturer at various schools.

Regarding gift of 'Log and Loggerie' collection.

Letter written by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and addressed to Cameron Davidson, son of William Davidson when in the South of France. Letter dated 24 December 1898 and sent from 140 Bath Street, Glasgow.

Illuminated manuscript marking the support of organisations and supporters who contributed to the GSA centenary conservation and access project.  Signed by the major benefactors, the document records the names of all the donors to the scheme using the names of famous alumni and teachers as donor categories.

Material related to a booklet to study the constructional system of the Elgin Park Centre Greenhouse. It consists of a hard cover for both front and back with 6 pages (on comb binding) done in the form of hand writing with free hand sketches. The aim is to explore how the building of the Greenhouse was built starting from site preparation, foundation, floors, external and internal walls, roofing and other constructional elements.

Commission game equipment all kept in a wooden box, consisting of:
1- Small yellow cards, some of them with letter A, and others with letter C: "Architect and contractor boards for each commission received";
2- "Commission cards in envelopes";
3- "Surprise cards, for both architect and contractor";
4- "Plastic counters for movement through board";
5- "Typed calculation pads, blank pads, pencils";
6- "Two dice";
7- Rules booklet

Leaflet for an exhibition of work by four local students architects from the Mackintosh School of Architecture. The is called "Inclined to Design", and the leaflet explains the concept behind the exhibit which is built on the idea of architectural drawings as paintings and sculptures rather than just as end products for buildings, following London and New York architectural drawings that sold as paintings. The leaflet has the signatures of the four architects (students): Alan Fullarton, Brain Hendry, Christopher Platt, and Richard Robb. The leaflet made by a printed white paper attached to hard sheet.

Handwritten note discussing "Com. Fraser" and "Com. Mune". Quote from "Com. Mune" about an item going into the care of the Kino Film Group once "Kino was ready for it" which "Com. Mune" denied stating.

A written sheet including a brief of the basic design requirements including function, occupation, construction, and location. The most important design criterion is: "the building must blend in with the surrounding landscape as camouflage".

A report with 27 pages done using typewriter. It also consists of seven coloured photos related to the game. The idea of the game is help students learn more about the building process from commission stage to completion as it shows the relationship between client, architect, and contractor. The idea was developed with the help of the tutor Drew Mackie, game consultant. The report gives instructions and explains how to complete the tasks at each stage.

Essay submitted as part of sociology course with 11 typewritten pages (no binding). This paper is a comparison of tenements and terraces in the West End of Glasgow. The aim is to study if there are any similarities rather than differences in their architectural design. It includes some photos and free hand sketches.
This study concluded that the terraces often had the similar façade design (neo-classical style) and the only difference occurred with the use of trees and landscape factor.

Material related to the writing of a history essay studying the art and craft movement in the UK influenced by three architects, Augustus Pugin, John Ruskin, and William Morris. It consists of a hard back cover page with 20 pages (on white plastic strip binding) done in the form of hand writing. The aim is to study the architectural movement in Britain after the Industrial Revolution with its social and economic aspects and how the architects criticised the missing aspect of art and craft that marked by the "battle of styles" between the Classic and Gothic styles.

The newscutting features a photograph of Dame Laura Knight with some of the principals inspecting diploma work during her visit to The Glasgow School of Art.

Material related to the writing of a history essay studying the urban design of the city of Cambridge, especially streets' types and outdoor features connected to the roads design vertically and horizontally. It consists of a cover page ( made of cartridge) with 12 pages (with no binding) done in the form of hand writing with some photos, maps, and free hand sketches. The aim is to understand the quality of the city's streets and roads and how building elements can affect the visual appearance and the psychological dimension.

Essay submitted as part of sociology course in the form of comb binding with 15 handwritten pages. This paper studied the social life of people in the industrial era in the 19th and early 20th century from cities and towns across Britain. It addresses the development of both urban and suburban design associated with the style of massive house buildings programme that accommodates immigrant factory employees.

An issue of The Glasgow Herald dated Tuesday, 21 November 1933.

There are no evident references to Mary Ramsay in this newspaper; however, this item has been retained as it was collected within a portfolio (DC 110/1/4) of Ramsay's loose artworks.

A sheet of six tickets for the exhibition "Inclined to Design". Each ticket has two sides, the front side is a small copy of the main poster, and the reverse side shows the invitation to a private view of the exhibition including the date and the time. Each ticket is 62 x 104 mm.

Word document with images and hand written notes. 2 parts.

Horse skeleton attached to metal bar formerly used in drawing classes.

Brochure for Pettigrew & Stephens Ltd. Advertisements contained inside and on the back cover date the brochure to the 1919-20 season.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Cream coloured glazed ceramic Chinese figure in court dress. Some damage (repaired) to neck and missing hands. Old paper label with no. 629/20 and 'Sch 76' in red paint inside figure suggest that it was part of the School's handling collection.

Japanese inspired dark wood gavel and block with engraved silver coloured metal commemorative plaque reading, "Presented to the Glasgow School of Art by the City of Glasgow on the occasion of their 150th anniversary, 28 June 1995."

Studio design report related to a project to design a sports council headquarters. It is in a comb binding form, handwritten, and including information about design criteria like: zoning, structure, circulation and other strategic design criteria. It consists of 29 pages, some with free hand sketches.

Simmonds states his surprise at the views expressed by Catterns regarding: salaries payable by Simmonds.

Refers to monies owed under the new arrangements of the Department of Science and Art; claims to have lent £200 to the Glasgow School of Art.

Refers to the legitimacy of his claim for monies owed to him by the Glasgow School of Art.