Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

DC 097/4/2
Item
1937-1938

Part of Papers of the Shepherd and Biggar families

Includes information on the Glasgow Kino Film Group's meetings over the span of a year. It includes content on who was present, what correspondence was dealt with, and when the next meeting would take place. As well as, film complaints, treasurer's reports, voting, future shows, changes needed to shows, general business, and more.

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Small handwritten note with sketches

DC 097/4/3
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c1933-1956

Part of Papers of the Shepherd and Biggar families

Includes a list of approximately 18 names drawn in pencil and one in pink ink written in different handwritings. Some lines separate out a group of names. Helen Biggar and M. Biggar appear in the list; it is believed M. E. Biggar is Mary Biggar who was Helen's younger sister that was often called Mamie. Hand written paragraph with a lined triangle, a cube, and unique font for the word "comrade" verso.

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Lined handwritten note

DC 097/4/4
Item
c1933-1956

Part of Papers of the Shepherd and Biggar families

Includes a full page of two handwritten paragraphs that mention "Com. of H. Biggar". Includes drawings of the Union Jack, a swastika, a flower, a lightning bolt in a circle, and the symbol used in communism, the hammer and sickle, verso. "Ferguson" and a scratched out name verso.

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Handwritten note

DC 097/4/5
Item
c1933-1956

Part of Papers of the Shepherd and Biggar families

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.

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

DC 098/3/1
Item
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

Photocopied reference letter

Part of Papers of Sidney Wesley Birnage, student at The Glasgow School of Architecture, 1930s

Photocopied reference letter for Sidney Wesley Birnage by Colin Sinclair. Letterhead is H. & D. Barclay Architects. Letter recommends Birnage for the Associate Royal Institute for British Architects (ARIBA) and describes his character and experience.

H. & D. Barclay Architects

Photocopied apprentice application correspondence

Part of Papers of Sidney Wesley Birnage, student at The Glasgow School of Architecture, 1930s

Photocopied apprentice application acceptance letter for Sidney Wesley Birnage by Mr Barclay. Letterhead is on H. & D. Barclay Architects. Letter accepts Birnage's application and provides him information on working hours, salary, and termination specifics.

H. & D. Barclay Architects

Single paper letter

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

An introductory letter addressed to Pierre from Veronica Matthew about the documents surrounding art therapy and Project Ability. Talks about her art therapy training and experience, a lady named Mrs Kapaloff, and a book she provided him.

Matthew, Veronica

Various notes

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

Includes a scanned copy of a three page letter by Veronica Matthew addressing her education, experience, and time in art therapy and with Project Ability.

Matthew, Veronica

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/1
Item
18 Jul 1885

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

Apologises for not giving Catterns his cheque and asks for examination results from GSA to be sent to him.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/10
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18 Nov 1885

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

Details of drawings forwarded from South Kensington.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/11
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21 Nov 1885

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

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.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/12
Item
26 Nov 1885

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

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

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/13
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26 Nov 1885

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

Claims that it is useless to correspond further about the settlement as "Committee have not met my views on a single point".

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/14
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23 Jul 1885

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

Statement of fees, and lists of expenses to be paid by Simmonds.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/15
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03 Aug 1885

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

Monies owed by Simmonds and the date at which he left Glasgow School of Art for Derby.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/16
Item
29 Aug 1885

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

Refers to claim for monies owed, and the exact problem caused by the early termination of Simmonds' position and the "severe suffering" felt by the School because of this.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/17
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08 Sep 1885

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

Refers to the GSA janitor's salary, etc.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from David Glen

GSAA/DIR/4/18
Item
15 Oct 1885

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

Glen cannot send Simmonds the requested memoranda as the records have been destroyed.

*Not available / given

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/19
Item
21 Oct 1885

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

Copy of letter from Department of Science and Art, 13 October 1885, regarding claim made by Simmonds for monies owed for students. Lists of students that have passed Department of Science and Art examinations.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art], to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/2
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29 Jul 1885

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

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

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

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

Gives a list of those students with incomplete certificates at the date of Simmonds' departure from GSA.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/21
Item
20 Nov 1885

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

Catterns wishes to continue corresponding by post regarding the issue of Simmonds' claims for monies owed.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/22
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25 Nov 1885

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

Refers to the agreement between Simmonds and GSA Committee as to fees due to Simmonds, and rule change by the Department of Science and Art.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/23
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01 Dec 1885

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

GSA will not pay claim for third grade preparation, refers to money received by Simmonds for students' work undertaken under Greenless, former GSA Headmaster, in 1881. Attached is a list of students in 1885 Third Grade Certificate class (with marks achieved).

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Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/24
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23 Dec 1885

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

Asks Simmonds to write a GSA Headmaster's report for 1885.

*Not available / given

Letter sent by GSA to the Department of Science and Art

GSAA/DIR/4/25
Item
24 Sep 1885

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

Claim for payments for art class teachers and Third Grade students who have passed parts of the Department of Science and Art examinations, and part due to Simmonds.

*Not available / given

Letter sent by GSA to the Department of Science and Art

GSAA/DIR/4/26
Item
03 Oct 1885

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

Request to know porportion of the Department of Science and Art grant is due to Headmaster, and to know from whom Simmonds heard that the Department and GSA were corresponding.

*Not available / given

Letter sent by GSA to the Department of Science and Art

GSAA/DIR/4/27
Item
31 Oct 1885

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

Regarding Mr Simmonds' claims for monies owed, and, his wish for copies of all correspondence concerned with his claims.

*Not available / given

Letter sent by A J R Trendall [Department of Science and Art] to GSA

GSAA/DIR/4/28
Item
02 Oct 1885

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

Refers to GSA expense claims for awarding students the Art Class Teachers' Certificate.

*Not available / given

Letter sent by A J R Trendall [Department of Science and Art] to GSA

GSAA/DIR/4/29
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13 Oct 1885

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

Affirms GSA claim of £5 for every student awarded the Art Class Teachers' Certificate. GSA Committee may choose whether or not to inform Mr Simmonds of any correspondence passed between them and the Department of Science and Art.

*Not available / given

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/3
Item
27 Aug 1885

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

Refers to decision by GSA to print the results of student examination successes; to amount of money spent by himself on the School; argues against Committee of Management claiming that he was allowed to take over Derby School of Art as a favour to himself; refers to recent High Court against a headmaster of an Art School.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Col. Donnelly [Science and Art Department Secretary] to GSA

GSAA/DIR/4/30
Item
29 Oct 1885

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

Science and Art Form, No. 838. - requests answer to GSAA/DIR/4/29.

*Not available / given

Mr Simmonds' cash book

GSAA/DIR/4/31
Item
1881-1886

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

Lists GSA expenses for salaries, newspaper advertising, housekeeping, life class models, etc.

*Not available / given

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/4
Item
02 Sep 1885

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

References to exact date of termination of Simmond's post as GSA Headmaster; refers to full payment of salaries to all staff and to reduction in expenditure in the School.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Ardrossan] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/5
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10 Sep 1885

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

Acknowledgement of a cheque.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/6
Item
30 Sep 1885

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

Simmonds asks for copies of correspondence that has passed between Catterns and the Derby School of Art.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/7
Item
22 Oct 1885

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

Refers to recent visit to South Kensington; refers to issue of School janitor; refers to settlement offered by a person for the disorderly conduct of her daughter at GSA.

Simmonds, Thomas Charles

Letter sent by Simmonds [from Derby School of Art] to Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary