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Catalogues of embroidery loan collections "E" and "K".Sep-60 catalogue with annotations by Kath Whyte.

Contains four Marimekko catalogues which take the form of fold-out posters. Feature floral, geometric, and animal motifs in various colour schemes.

Folder containing black and white and colour negatives, contact sheets and photographs. Most have been annotated. Includes: Catterline, Crail (colour negatives), Glencoe and Rannoch Moor.

Includes:

• DC 028/7/2/10/81/1 Application and Correspondence (1998) 1 folder
• DC 028/7/2/10/81/2 Celebrating the Role of Women in the Design of Glasgow (not dated) 1 book.

Minutes of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Annual Conference: 1954, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963.

Photocopies of photographs.

(a) 3 photographs of Holmes Gray at the potter's wheel [copies], c1953 (b) Colour slide of a GSA student at the potter's lathe, c1956 (c) Layout (drawn from memory) of the Pottery Dept. (c1952-1954) & letter describing photographs and sketch, 1996

Contains:

• One green spoon rest with Fall harvest motif; featuring two figures harvesting apples.
• One black and brown rectangular bowl with a geometric pattern; 'Whyte' inscribed on the bottom.

Certificate record cards from numbers 3161-3285.

Certificate record cards from numbers 3286-3400.

Certificate record cards from numbers 3401-3507.

Certificate record cards from numbers 3508-3613.

Correspondence, specification of works, invoices, accounts, planning application and other papers relating to proposal for new chapel.

RESTRICTED ACCESS - includes sensitive material (includes contractor wage sheets) Correspondence, invoices, accounts, contract certificates and other papers relating to the project.

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Ireland and France. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Chas. E. Whitelaw". Many photographs have handwritten titles on cardboard below the photograph.

Historical paper written by D P Bliss: 'Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Architect of the Glasgow School of Art'.

13 ink sketches by TWYM (aka A.S. Boyd).

Folder containing black and white photographs featuring children, taken by George and of various sizes. Some are annotated. Includes: performances at the Third Eye Centre, street scenes and the Scottish Piping Centre.

Folder containing black and white contact sheets of photographs taken by George Oliver.  Includes: College of Piping, Glasgow street scenes with children and general street scenes of Glasgow.

Designed and written by Daisy McGlashan.

Contains Christmas cards in 20 different designs made by Sylvia Chalmers. Some cards have been inscribed and signed by Sylvia Chalmers.

Designed for the Glasgow Tree-Lovers Society by Daisy Anderson.

A collection of Christmas cards received and kept by Kath Whyte; also includes some cards designed and made by Kath.

Three Christmas cards addressed to Veronica Matthew made by Alasdair Gray.

This series of cuttings relates to the activities of the School and its pupils from 1864 onwards. They cover all aspects of the School's activities from exhibitions, student events and course advertisements through to job adverts. As well as later loose material, this includes volumes for the following dates: NEW/1/1/1: 1864-1897 NEW/1/1/2: 1897-1907 NEW/1/1/3: 1907-1917 NEW/1/1/4: 1917-1927 NEW/1/1/5: 1927-1932 NEW/1/1/6: 1932-1942 NEW/1/1/7: 1943-1952 NEW/1/1/8: 1952-1960 NEW/1/1/9: 1960-1961 NEW/1/1/10: 1961-1968

Five letters of correspondence relating to proposed church.

Three letters of correspondence relating to the project.

Contains Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish News Pastoral Letter, March 1995; and Congregation Accounts with accompanying letter, 1994.

Specifications of proposed painter works and correspondence relating to the project.

Papers addressed to the Archdiocese of Glasgow; includes letters of correspondence, progress reports and accounts relating to various church projects.

Miscellaneous papers relating to church jobs.

Includes:

• DC 028/7/2/10/93/1 Application and Correspondence (1998-2000) 1 folder
• DC 028/7/2/10/93/2 GFT programmes (not dated) 1 folder
• DC 028/7/2/10/93/3 Video (not dated) 1 VHS tape.

Includes:

• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/1 Proposed letters from the Secretary to inform prospective organisations of the Needlecraft Exhibition, October 1915–Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/2 Documents relating to the advertisement of the Needlecraft Exhibition, 06 Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/3 Draft letter titled 'Needlework Exhibition' from Secretary to accompany supply of circulars and schedules for the Needlecraft Exhibition, 23 Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/4 Proposed letters from the Secretary to inform prospective attendees of the Needlecraft Exhibition,15 Jan 1916–26 Feb 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/5 Proposed letter from Secretary informing prospective organisation of the exhibition - including list of prospective organisations to contact, 06 Mar 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/6 Information advertising the Needlecraft Exhibition, Jan 1916
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/7Return of material notice from GSA Needlecraft Committee, March 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/8 Material relating to the Girl's Guildry (Glasgow Centre), 1916.

Folder containing articles and research notes written by Cordelia Oliver. Includes: an article about the Citizens' Theatre and Art in Scotland.

Folder containing negatives and contact sheets of photographs taken by George Oliver in relation to the Citizen's Theatre and The Goethe Institute. Includes: Goethe Institute, Goethe Medal presentation 1984, Mayfest press conference 1986, Citizen's Theatre board, canteen and backstage staff.

Folder containing 41 black and white photographs of various sizes taken by George Oliver. Some are annotated. Includes: washing lines at Templeton's Carpet Factory, interior of the City Chambers, interior of the Mackintosh Library showing book trolley in a Mackintosh style, Glasgow Cathedral and high rise flats.

Includes:

• DC 028/7/2/10/37/1 Application and Correspondence (1997) 1 folder.

Collection of cloud and sky study photographs. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Most have a stamp on the support that says "Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy".

Correspondence, notes, site plan and other papers relating to the project.

Folder containing 84 black and white photographs depicting the clyde environment taken by George Oliver and of various sizes. Some have been annotated but most are unidentified. Includes: numerous pictures of clyde puffers steaming up and down the river, Grangemouth pictured from South Alloa, St Enoch Subway in the 1950s and taxi rank, a sail to the Kyles of Bute from Glasgow, Govan, cranes, bridges and various dock scenes.

Folder containing Clyde Shipping pamphlet with images by George Oliver, colour negatives, correspondence, photocopies of contact sheets.

A collection of various artworks belonging to Kath Whyte.

Includes:

• A framed black and purple print of a bird, possibly done by Bob Stewart;
• A framed batik; a design by Bob Stewart [outsize];
• "Brave Fusilier" an abstract work of art given to Kath Whyte on her retirement by Bob Finnie, lecturer in the Printed Textiles Department [outsize];
• Charcoal portrait, pencil portrait and two etchings of Kath Whyte signed by W.S. Webster [outsize];
• Piece of art work (possibly a portrait of Kath?) done by a child [outsize].

The following items are in PCS 18.12:

• Brave Fusilier, Design by Robert Stewart, Portraits of Kath Whyte by W.S Webster and portrait by a child

This series contains cuttings that relate to more than one student or member of staff, past and present, of The Glasgow School of Art.

A collection of catalogues, invitations, programmes and dinner menus collected by Kath Whyte. Many relate to GSA alumni and events and some of the dinner menus have been signed by fellow guests. Other items include a catalogue for Kath Whyte: Embroiderer Retrospective Exhibition and a photograph album presented to Kath by Daimaru for her help with an exhibition.

Includes a folder entitled "Drawings" containing a collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings and a small number of photographs of various images; including ecclesiastical works of art, floral crewel work, ceramics, historical portraits, architecture, birds, etc. [outsize]

Also includes a collection of black and white images of Rome featuring architecture, sculptures and frescoes; in original envelope which bears a label with the title, "Fotografia Artistica Commerciale: Roma - via condotti, 76".

A collection of newscuttings relating to embroidery, various exhibitions, GSA staff & students, and artists from Aberdeen & Arbroath.

Also includes a scrapbook of newscuttings containing articles re: Aberdeen Exhibition of Modern Embroidery, Gray's School Former Pupils' Exhibition, etc; as well as costume and architecture images.

Various publications, embroidery periodicals and sample books collected by Kath Whyte.

The publications include:

• Bottensomsmodeller: models of drawn threadwork by Sara Lawergren, n.d.;
• A Short History of Decorative *Textiles and Tapestries by Violetta Thurstan, 1934;
• The Stockhom City Hall: a guide by Ragnar Ostberg, 1946;
• altire Chapbook No. 12: Rashie Coat: designed by Joan Hassall, 1951;
• The First Five Years: The Scottish Craft Centre, 1955;
• The Sunday Times Magazine "Through the Eye of the Needle"; 22 December 1963
• The embroidery periodicals include:
• Anchor Embroidery Book No. 441 "Cross stitch: 22 designs for cross stitch embroidery on table linens and furnishings, with diagrams and instructions", 1959;
• Anchor Embroidery Book No.508 "Drawn fabric: designs for table linens and furnishings with instructions for a wide range of drawn fabric stitches", 1959;
• Anchor Embroidery Book No. 518 "Assisi Embroidery: traditional and modern designs for table linens and furnishings, with diagrams and drawings", 1960;
• Anchor Embroidery Book No. 570 "Cross stitch: European designs", 1960;
• Anchor Embroidery Book No. 650 "Drawn thread embroidery", 1959 X 2 copies;
• Anchor Embroidery Book No. 708 "Up to the minute embroidery", 1959;
• Anchor Embroidery Book No. 755 "Modern Spanish blackwork", n.d.;
• Anchor Embroidery Book No. 837 "Sunshine cross stitch from the Mediterranean", 1962;
• Anchor School Leaflet "Embroidery Texture Patterns", 1966;
• Anchor Transfer No. 978, 1965
• Bestway No. 153 Second Arts and Crafts Book, n.d.;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 614 "Coloured hardanger motifs", 1962;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 775; "Make your own designs in bold counted thread embroidery", 1961;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 813 "Time for Tatting", 1962;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 821 "Canvas stitch embroidery", 1961 x 2 copies;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 844 "Gingham Crochet", 1962;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 865 "Swedish darning", 1962;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 907 "Lagartera embroidery", 1963;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No. 956 "Crochet Designs From Gothic Architecture", 1964;
• Coats Sewing Group Book No.1066 "Hardanger for today", n.d.;
• J. & P. *Coats Book No. 408 "Learn new crafts in mercer-crochet", n.d.;
• Craftwork No. 13, 1975;
• Fancy Needlework Illustrated No. 97, Vol. 9, n.d.;
• Fancy Needlework Illustrated No. 151, n.d.;
• Good Needlework Magazine, Feb 1931;
• Leach's Home Crafts, n.d.;
• Review "Embroidery in India", 1972/3;
• Weldon's Series No. 346 "Home crafts", n.d.;
• Weldon's Sixpenny Series No. 17 "Doll's Clothes in Knitting and Crochet" and *Weldon's Sixpenny Series No.18 "Toyland: simple toys & how to make them" [bound as one];
• Weldon's Sixpenny Series No. 26 "Home Crafts", n.d.;
• Weldon's Sixpenny Series No. 158 "Posies of shells, ribbon, glass, leather, wool, etc; etc";
• Weldon's Practical Needlework 1st Series No. 19, Vol. 2 "Practical Smocking", n.d.;
• Weldon's Practical Needlework 1st Series No. 52, Vol. 5 "Practical Drawn Thread Work", n.d.;
• Weldon's Practical Needlework New Series No. 53 "Broderie Anglaise: Scalloping and Hemstitching including Ladder-Work", n.d.;
• Weldon's Practical Needlework New Series No. 75 "Drawn Thread Work and Needleweaving", n.d.;
• Weldon's Practical Needlework No. 491, Vol. 41 "Knitted & Crochet Toys", n.d.;

The sample books include:

• Bilbille & Co Sample Book No. 11 "Piece Dyed Wool Fabrics", 1968;
• Bilbille & Co Sample Book No. 5 "Knitted Novelties", 1969;
• Bilbille & Co Sample Book No. 9 "Piece Dyed Wool Fabrics", 1969;
• Bilbille & Co Sample Book No. 6 "Yarn Dyed Wool Fabrics", 1970;
• Bute Fabrics sample book, n.d. x 2;
• Creation-Textile sample book "Wool f. Ladies", Feb 1969;
• Creation-Textile sample book "Wool f. Ladies", May 1969;
• Donald Brothers Ltd sample book featuring Old Glamis Fabrics in "Kabul" cloth, n.d.;
• Donald Brothers Ltd sample book featuring Old Glamis Fabrics in "Kincraig Stripe" cloth, n.d.;
• Donald Brothers Ltd sample book featuring Old Glamis Fabrics in "Samarkand" cloth, n.d.;
• Texital Novita-Milano sample book "Lanerie per Signora", 1969/70;
• Texital Novita-Milano sample book 1968 - 10 "Lanerie per Signora", 1969/70;
• Textiles-Paris-Echos succ de Textile Argus draperie sample book No. 1, 1954;
• Textiles-Paris-Echos succ de Textile Argus draperie sample book No. 2, 1954;
• Textiles-Paris-Echos succ de Textile Argus draperie sample book No. 3, 1954;
• Textiles-Paris-Echos succ de Textile Argus draperie sample book No. 4, 1954;
• Textiles-Paris-Echos succ de Textile Argus draperie sample book No. 5, 1954;
• "Wemyss furnishing fabrics of unique texture & colour" a Wemyss Weavecraft Limited, East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland sample book featuring textured cotton and cotton blend fabrics in a variety of patterns and colours, n.d.

Postcards of European cities, paintings, sculptures, etc. collected during tour.

A bundle of magazines, catalogues and booklets collected by Cordelia Oliver. Includes: Art Monthly, Art Review, Scottish Theatre News, Elizabeth Blackadder exhibition catalogue Mercury Gallery, 1991, Art in Scotland 1978-1988 catalogue, Scottish Actors Company Festival Brochure and Scottish International.