Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Part of Mackintosh Art, Design and Architecture 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.

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie

Mackintosh postcard

Part of Papers and Textiles of Veronica Matthew, student at The Glasgow School of Art, 1950s

Postcard of the interior of the Mackintosh House drawing room with a desk and chair. Includes three stamps. Believed Joanne Semple had mixed up the number of the month.

Semple, Joanne

The Glasgow School of Art Diploma

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13 Jun 1961

Part of Papers of C A Wallace Shaw

Diploma in Design and Decorative Art (Interior Design) from The Glasgow School of Art, awarded to Charles Alexander Wallace Shaw. Calligraphic writing dates the diploma from the 13th of June 1961. The diploma is stored in a blue tube, embossed with The Glasgow School of Art logo, and '35. Charles Shaw.' attached to the top.

The Glasgow School of Art

Sheet 3, The Glasgow School of Art, West and East Elevations

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

West elevation: drawn from a contract drawing of 1907 re-design of the original 1896 and altered by architect amending doorway, architrave, and corbels.
East elevation: drawing shows the building as built originally planned except for slight modifications.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 1, The Glasgow School of Art, North Elevation

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The Glasgow School of Art north elevation as it drawn as it was in 1910, without any written information about the architect, the history of the building.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 6, The Glasgow School of Art, Wrought Iron Features

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The presentation sheet includes photos of some main features of the library such: pendant cluster of pierced metal lampshades, the construction of the coffered ceiling pillars and balusters. Photos' references are unknown.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 2, The Glasgow School of Art, South Elevation

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The Glasgow School of Art south elevation drawn as it was in 1910, without any written information about the architect, the history of the building.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 4, The Glasgow School of Art, Floor Plans

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Presentation sheet including copies of floor plan drawings and a photo of the east staircase at first-floor level. No references included.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 5, The Glasgow School of Art, Wrought Iron Features

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The presentation sheet includes photos of some wrought iron features with descriptions about the functional and aesthetics values of using such features as they were attached to the windows, above the main entrance, and balcony railings. Photos' references are unknown.

Platt, Christopher

Untitled Christmas card

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Mermaid with wings design.

Cosgrove, James

Best wishes for Christmas and New Year 1985

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Purple design with figure, head and dove.

Cosgrove, James

With best wishes, Christmas 1986

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Woman on zebra at night.

Cosgrove, James

Francis H. Newbery's application to be Head Master of The Glasgow School of Art

DC 098/3/1
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07 Apr 1885

Part of Papers of Archibald Haswell Miller

Francis H. Newbery's application to the Committee of Management of The Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy to be Head Master of the School.

Newbery, Francis Henry

Photograph of a mural by Francis H. Newbery

DC 098/3/2
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[1910-1918]

Part of Papers of Archibald Haswell Miller

The photograph features a religious mural. The carboard displays an inscription by Francis H. Newbery dedicating the photograph to Archibald Haswell Miller. The backside of the carboard shows the original measurements of the mural and additional notes.

Newbery, Francis Henry

Minutes, Apr 1854-Mar 1882

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Apr 1854-Mar 1882

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

The Glasgow School of Art

Minutes, Aug 1949-Jul 1952

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Aug 1949-Jul 1952

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

The Glasgow School of Art

Minutes, Sep 1907-Mar 1909

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Sep 1907-Mar 1909

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

The Glasgow School of Art

Minutes, Oct 1916-Jun 1920

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Oct 1916-Jun 1920

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

The Glasgow School of Art

Minutes, Jan 1925-Dec 1927

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Jan 1925-Dec 1927

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

The Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow School of Art fashion show 1955 programme

Part of Papers and Textiles of Veronica Matthew, student at The Glasgow School of Art, 1950s

Glasgow School of Art charities week fashion show brochure from January 1955 made with the cover design made by Robert Macgowan. Includes the members of committee, a description, mannequins, and the programme.

MacGowan, Robert

Minutes, Jun 1914-Jul 1916