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Colleges of Education

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Colleges of Education in the West of Scotland and the training of Art Teachers, including: Jordanhill College of Education, Craigie College of Education, and Hamilton College of Education. Folders as follows: DIR/13/19/1/1: Papers and correspondence relating to Jordanhill College, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about a residential course for Teachers of Art; papers about events at Jordanhill College such as plays by their dramatic club; prospectus of 'Jordanhill College of Education, Department of Inservice Training, session 1967-1968'; papers about the Jordanhill College of Education conferences for example: 'Fourth Annual Conference for Teachers of Modern Studies', 'Post-War American Literature', 'Teachers of Classics', 'Developments in the Field of Commerce', and Lecturers in Economics in Further Education', etc; programme for a Jordanhill course: 'Art and Education'; correspondence about a Jordanhill College of Education, Students' Exhibition, 1967; prospectus and papers for Jordanhill Summer Vacation and Special Courses, 1967; correspondence about a conference for Teachers of Art; correspondence about a Special Teachers' Recruitment Scheme; various correspondence with Jordanhill College of Education about matters such as: students, Charities Week, Jordanhill drama club shows, and exhibitions etc. DIR/13/19/1/2: Papers and Correspondence relating to Craigie College, 1965-1971 (1 folder): Includes: List of students on a course for Arts and Crafts; correspondence with Craigie College of Education about the assessment of the students; correspondence and papers regarding Barnes' role as External Examiner for Art at Craigie College of Education including his reports on courses and individual students (reports on students closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); invitations to events at Craigie College e.g. a Christmas show; papers about Craigie College Art Extension; correspondence and papers about a new Art Department for Craigie College; memorandum on Craigie College of Education, Main Course in Art. DIR/13/19/1/3: Papers and Correspondence relating to Jordanhill College, 1969-1970 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about references, from Jordanhill, for candidates for positions in Glasgow School of Art (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); papers about a programme of courses at Jordanhill for the qualification to teach; papers about conferences at Jordanhill e.g. 'Teachers of Geography', 'Teachers of Commerce', 'Lecturers in Liberal Studies and others Interested', 'Teachers of Modern Studies', a conference on Curriculum Papers Nos 2 and 6', and a one day conference 'Craft Studies Courses in Engineering'; papers about 'Inservice Courses'; revised list of Summer vacation courses; correspondence about the Scottish Art Teachers Association and the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about the 'National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers'; papers about Jordanhill Drama Club performances; correspondence and papers about a 'Residential course for Teachers of Art'; map of Western Glasgow showing Jordanhill College; proposed calendar for the School of Further Education for session 1969-1970; correspondence about a '5-weeks Teaching Project'. DIR/13/19/1/4: Papers and Correspondence relating to Craigie College, 1969-1973 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers regarding Barnes' role as External Examiner for Art at Craigie College of Education including his reports on courses and individual students (reports on students closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection). DIR/13/19/1/5: Papers and Correspondence relating to Jordanhill College, 1971-1972 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence with the 'Council for Technical Education and Training for Overseas Countries' about overseas work; draft outline of an 'Introductory Course on Teaching in Higher Education'; correspondence about courses for FE teaching qualification; correspondence and papers about Jordanhill Residential Course 'Teaching in Higher Education'; references from Jordanhill College for candidates for positions at the Glasgow School of Art (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); correspondence about student representation on Boards of Governors; correspondence and papers about a one day conference for Teachers of Art; memorandum from Jordanhill about Courses for Teachers in Further Education; papers about a 'One Week Refresher Course for Teachers of Physics'. DIR/13/19/1/6: Papers and Correspondence relating to Craigie College, 1974 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence and papers regarding Barnes' role as External Examiner for Art at Craigie College of Education including his reports on courses and individual students (reports on students closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection). DIR/13/19/1/7: Papers and Correspondence relating to Hamilton College, 1976-1977 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence inviting Barnes to see an exhibition of S B Johnson's work at Kibble School, Paisley; papers relating to Barnes role as External Examiner for the BEd Course at Hamilton College of Education e.g.: Agenda for Board of Examiners for the Degree of BEd, University of Strathclyde, student marks for the degree of BEd (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection), and Barnes' Reports.

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Colour Group (H E Odling)

1 folder of Harry Barnes' papers regarding the 'Colour Group' of H E Odling at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: Correspondence with Henry Edward (Ted) Odling about Section 5 and other matters; a report by Odling: 'A Short Report on a Meeting at Film House Edinburgh concerning the possible formation of a Film School in Scotland, Jul 1966'; correspondence about a possible student exchange programme with the Staatliche Akademie, Stuttgart; correspondence and papers about the Leverhulme Research Award, awarded to Edward Odling including his Report of his tour; correspondence about Odling's teaching research around Europe; correspondence about the Colour Group of Great Britain and the formation of a Colour Group in Scotland. NB Contains some sensitive information that will be closed for 75 years.

Odling, Ted

Colour Negs: CMO Rolls-Royce

Folder containing colour negatives. Most are annotated. The photographs are presumed to have been taken by Cordelia Oliver as they are taken after George's death. Includes: Cordelia and her friends, Glasgow, The Vital Spark Clyde puffer and Pollokshields villas.

Oliver, Cordelia

Colour Negs GAO

Folder containing colour negatives of photographs taken by George Oliver. Most are annotated. Includes: Glasgow Green, Greenock, Exhibition of Scottish Art in North of England, London, Morgot's Studio, Border Warfare at Tramway 1989, Wines from Paris Opening, Holyrood Park Festival Fringe Day 1996 and Glasgow streets.

Oliver, George

Commonwealth Arts Festival

Harry Barnes' Papers relating to the Commonwealth Arts Festival between 18 Sep-02 Oct 1965. Folders as follows: DIR/13/13/2/1: Minutes and Progress Reports for the Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1964-1965 (1 folder): Includes: Minutes of the Advisory Council for the Commonwealth Arts Festival meetings; notices of meetings; agendas; Progress Reports; and draft programmes and leaflets for the Fesitval. DIR/13/13/2/2: General Correspondence regarding the Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1964-1966 (1 folder): Includes correspondence with: The Scottish National Orchestra Society about meetings of the steering committee; William Buchanan of the Arts Council of Great Britain about catalogue sales; The Royal Scottish Academy about the opening of the Exhibition; Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, about sculpture they exhibited in the Arts Festival; the Arts Council of Great Britain about insurance; Craigie College of Education, Ayr, about exhibiting the 'Scottish Artists under 30' works; correspondence with other institutions in and around Glasgow who had exhibitions as part of the Festival; the Commonwealth Arts Festival representatives about various arrangements for example the opening event, press conference, and mailing lists; the four Principals of Scottish Art Colleges about arrangements for the Festival. Also includes: receipt for the proceeds of the sale of Scottish Crafts Catalogues at the Glasgow School of Art; handwritten notes about catalogue sales; copy of questionnaire about the organisation of the Festival and lessons learned; invitations to exhibitions that were part of the Festival; copies of souvenir brochures for the festival; pressclipping about the 'Young Scots Artists' Exhibition'; papers about the organisation of the opening of the Festival exhibitions at the Glasgow School of Art, 19 Sep 1965 e.g. invitation cards, and the lunch arrangements; notes relating to meetings and the organisation of the opening events of the Festival; drafts of the foreword to the catalogue of 'Scottish Artists under 30' written by Barnes; drafts of the text for the invitation cards. DIR/13/13/2/3: Correspondence with Glasgow School of Art exhibitors at the Commonwealth Arts Festival, 1965 (1 folder): Includes a list of Glasgow students invited to participate and notes from the invited participants communicating whether they intend to exhibit or not. Also includes a copy of a circular letter about the Commonwealth Arts Festival and Glasgow School of Art's contribution of an exhibition of the work of young Scottish Artists. DIR/13/13/2/4: Papers regarding the catalogue for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, 1965 (1 folder): Includes: Annotated 'galley proof' of the catalogue for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition; correspondence with David J Clark, Printers and Manufacturing Stationers, about the printing of the catalogue. DIR/13/13/2/5: Folder labelled: 'CAF, GSA Ex, Glasgow Forms', 1965 (1 folder) Includes forms for the Glasgow School of Art students/alumni submitting works for the Commonwealth Arts Festival. Forms include information such as, how many works are being submitted, the title of each painting, insurance value, and price if for sale. DIR/13/13/2/6: Folder labelled: 'Commonwealth Arts Festival, Acceptances', 1965 (1 folder): Letters of acceptance to the opening of the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition at the Glasgow School of Art as part of the Comonwealth Arts Festival. DIR/13/13/2/7: Folder labelled: 'Commonwealth Arts Festival, Regrets', 1965 (1 folder): Letters of regret at being unable to attend the opening of the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition at the Glasgow School of Art as part of the Comonwealth Arts Festival. Also includes some blank forms and organisational papers e.g. forms for the submission of paintings, blank postcards for replies to the Director, and a circular with information about the Commonwealth Arts Festival. DIR/13/13/2/8: Correspondence with Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee about the Festival, 1965 (1 folder): Correspondence with the Art Schools in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Dundee about the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition. Correspondence about matters such as: paintings to be sent from the other Colleges for the exhibition; arrangements for private views of the exhibition; lists of works at the Exhibition; arrangements for the hanging of the Exhibition; the transport of artworks to Glasgow; Memorandum of a meeting of the Principals. DIR/13/13/2/9: Papers relating to the sale of works exhibited at the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, 1965 (1 folder): Includes: Lists of works sold by Glasgow School of Art Students and prices; correspondence about the sale of works; forms filled in by interested parties wishing to purchase works; lists of sales for the other Art Colleges in Scotland. DIR/13/13/2/10: Collection Receipts for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, 1966 (1 folder): Includes receipts of the collection of works submitted for the 'Scottish Artists under 30' Exhibition, signed by the artists. Also includes some blank receipt forms (10 copies).

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Community Initiatives Development

Includes:

  • DC 028/7/1/1/1 Briefing Paper (not dated) 1 folder
  • DC 028/7/1/1/2 Programme Descriptions (1997) 1 folder
  • DC 028/7/1/1/3 Progress Report April 1998 (1998) 1 folder
  • DC 028/7/1/1/4 Notes for presentation to Mangaement Team 28 July 1998 (1998) 1 folder
  • DC 028/7/1/1/5 "The 'Community Strategy' or the 'Glue for 1999'" consultative paper for the 1999 Team (not dated) 1 folder.

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Contracts and Agreements

Contracts agreements, and acceptances for School Extension works. GOV/5/10/6/1: Extract from Minutes of Building Committee 22 Jan 1907, the appointment of Messrs Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh as Architects of the Extension of the School building (3 copies) GOV/5/10/6/2: Bundle of copy letters and extracts of minutes relating to the acceptance of estimates of the Architects with the clause that the Architects cannot make any alterations to plans without the approval of the Building Committee, 1927 (5 items) GOV/5/10/6/3: Copy template letter from John Keppie & Henderson for the accepting of an offer of 01 Jun 1927. Blanks are left for the sums of money to be filled in. Recipient unknown GOV/5/10/6/4: Bundle of papers labelled 'Contracts Work' including extracts of minutes of the Building Committee where offers and estimates are accepted. Includes a letter from John Keppie & Henderson notifying Glasgow School of Art of acceptences made, 03 Sep 1927 . Also includes a typed document of extension suggestions for e.g. Modelling Studios and the Chair Store. 1927-1928 (7 items) GOV/5/10/6/5: Glasgow School of Art Extension Scheme Statement as to Tenders accepted and work authorised as at 19 Jun 1928 GOV/5/10/6/6: Letter from John Keppie & Henderson to Glasgow School of Art informing the School that they have accepted the estimate of Messrs M. Stewart & Co for the rebuilding of the corner of the front wall, 20 Jun 1928 GOV/5/10/6/7: Copy extract of Minutes of the Building Committee sanctioning alterations to the plans, with cover letter to Keppie & Henderson, 24 Oct 1928 GOV/5/10/6/8: Typed list of Glasgow School of Art Extension, Tenders accepted and costs, 06 Dec 1928 GOV/5/10/6/9: Letter from John Keppie & Henderson to Glasgow School of Art informing the School that they have accpeted the estimate of Messrs Lawson for fittings, 29 May 1929

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Copies of Dispositions

Copies of Dispositions in favour of Glasgow School of Art for their properties. Papers are photocopies of original documents made by McClure Naismith, Solicitors, and sent to the School: GOV/5/12/1: Photocopy of the 1896 Disposition in favour of Glasgow School of Art for the Mackintosh Building (The Ground in Scott Street, Renfrew Street and Dalhousie Street), with cover letter from McClure Naismith, 30 Oct 2003 GOV/5/12/2: Photocopy of the 1931 Disposition in favour of Glasgow School of Art for the Newbery Tower (160, 162 and 164 Renfrew Street) and The Foulis Building (158 Renfrew Street) with cover letter from McClure Naismith, 02 Dec 2003

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Copy 'Out' Letters of H J Barnes

Folders of copy letters sent out by Harry J Barnes between 1966-1972. There is an index for letters between 1966-1969 and letters have been numbered in the top right hand corner, in different colours. Letters for each academic year have been put into 3 folders, in reverse chronological order, according to the numbering of letters. Files as follows: DIR/13/1/1/1: Master File Index, index to copy 'out' letters, 26 Oct 1966- 06 Nov 1969 (1 folder). Although this index is dated from 1966-1969 on the cover, it is believed to cover the whole of the 'copy out' correspondence to 1972. DIR/13/1/1/2: Copy Out Letters, 26 Oct 1966- 31 Aug 1967 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 569-836 (black numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 291-568 (black numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-290 (black numbers) DIR/13/1/1/3: Copy Out Letters, 01 Sep 1967- 31 Dec 1968 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 481-737 (red numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 138-480 (red numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-137 (red numbers), & 837-999 (black numbers) DIR/13/1/1/4: Copy Out Letters, 07 Jan 1969- 30 Dec 1970 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 807-979 (green numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 206-806 (green numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-205 (green numbers), & 738-999 (red numbers) DIR/13/1/1/5: Copy Out Letters, 01 Jan 1971- 30 Sep 1972 (3 folders): (a) Folder '1/3', letters 341-365 (blue numbers) (b) Folder '2/3', letters 190-340 (blue numbers) (c) Folder '3/3', letters 1-189 (blue numbers), & 980-999 (green numbers)

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Correspondence

Includes:

  • GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/1 Letter from George Baltus to the School from St Trond, Belgium, 15 Nov 1914.
  • GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/2 Letter of thanks from committee members titled 'Art Students ''Tryst'' for Belgian & Scottish Red Cross Fund, 05 Feb 1915.
  • GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/3 Letter from the honorary treasurers of the Scottish branch of the British Red Cross Society to the secretary, 20 Feb 1915.
  • GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/4 Letter from Patrick S Dunn titled 'Art Students' tryst' to the secretary John Groundwater, 20 Feb 1915.
  • GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/5 Letter from Belgian Consulate to the school secretary, John Groundwater, 23 Feb 1915.
  • GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/6 Letter from the honorary treasurers of the Scottish Branch of the British Red Cross Society to the school secretary John Groundwater, 23 Feb 1915.
  • GSAA/SEC/30/1/1/7 List of dates regarding the Belgian Tryst, including names of speakers for the opening ceremony and for the vote of thanks, 1914-1915.

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Correspondence

Includes:

  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/3/1 Donor form filled in with details, 25 Jan 1916.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/3/2 Letter written on behalf of three donors asking for an evaulation of material, 25 Jan 1916.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/3/3 Letter from donor to School Secretary regarding the value of donated material to the exhibit, 05 Feb 1916.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/3/4 Group of postcards addressed to Fra Newbery and the Seecretary from donors, sent via Professor Robert Anning Bell, 16 Feb 1916.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/3/5 Draft letter from the Chairman of Governors (P. Dunn) to HRH Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, c1915-1916.

Bell, Robert Anning

Correspondence

Various correspondence of Francis Newbery, and relating to Francis Newbery. Some correspondence dates from his time as Director of the School but other correspondence dates to after Newbery's retirement. Most of the correspondence is Newbery's but some is from the School Secretary or others connected with the School of Art. The letters include correspondence with artists, writers and architects such as: William Morris, Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, P Wilson Steer, David Young Cameron, Auguste Rodin, John Lavery, Walter Crane, and H.G. Wells. Correspondence as follows: DIR/5/38/1/1: Letters from William Morris to Mr Mavor, 1889 (4 letters): (a) Letter about Morris visiting Glasgow to give a lecture and about his travelling expenses,14 Jan 1889 (1 sheet). (b) Letter about a series of lectures Morris was to give upon his visit to Glasgow to groups such as 'the Glasgow Branch of the S. L.' , the students of the School of Art, and the Edinburgh Socialists, 21 Jan 1889 (1 sheet). (c) Letter addressed 'Dear Sir' about lectures Morris plans to deliver on his visit: 'Arts & Crafts', and 'Gothic Architecture' for the Haldane Students, 24 Jan 1889 (1 sheet). (d) Letter about Morris' travel arrangements to Glasgow, 06 Feb (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/2: Postcard, perhaps from T. P. C..(?) of 146 Blythswood Drive (portion of postcard damaged) to Francis Newbery about an engraving of a brooch found at Duncan Keith's auction rooms, called 'The Macgregor Brooch', 14 Mar 1896 (1 item). DIR/5/38/1/3: Letter from Edward J Poynter to Newbery conveying thanks for Newbery's congratulations on Poynter's election, 04 Dec 1896 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/4: Letter from John Lavery to Newbery about his seeing Newbery's paintings at an exhibition in Venice,18 May 1897 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/5: Letters from Walter Crane to Newbery, 1897-1913 (3 letters): (a) Letter to Mr & Mrs Newbery thanking them for their hospitality during his short stay, 12 Dec 1897 (1 sheet). (b) Letter to Newbery thanking Newbery for his kind letter on Crane's appointment, 28 Aug 1898 (1 sheet). (c) Letter to Newbery thanking Newbery and his wife for their hospitality during his visit, 12 Jun 1913 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/6: Letters from staff to Newbery requesting an increase in salary, 1898 (5 letters): (a) Letter from John Dunlop, 12 Sep 1898 (1 sheet). (b) Letter from James M Dunlop, 13 Sep 1898 (1 sheet). (c) Letter from A Aston Nicholas, 15 Sep 1898 (1 sheet). (d) Letter from Johan Keller, 17 Sep 1898 (1 sheet). (e) Letter from James Gray, 19 Sep 1898 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/7: Draft letter to Mr R S Allan about classes at the School, c1900 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/1/8: Correspondence to Newbery about a fire escape stair, 1900 (2 letters): (a) Letter from W Forrest & Salmon cover letter returing documents sent by Newbery concerning a proposed escape stair, 07 Dec 1900 (1 sheet). (b) Letter to Honeyman & Keppie from Robert Scott, Measurer & Valuator about the cost of a fire escape stair for the Glasgow School of Art, 01 Aug 1900. Enclosure of the above (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/9: Letters from Auguste Rodin to Newbery, 1901-1903 (2 letters): (a) Letter, in French, about the return of plaster casts to Rodin and about an exhibition of plaster casts, 29 Apr 1901 (1 sheet). (b) Letter, in French, thanking Newbery for his kind wishes, 11 Dec 1903 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/10 Correspondence between Newbery and Vanderstappen about proposing Mr Delville and Mr Paul Artot as Professors at the School, 1902 (4 letters). DIR/5/38/1/11: Letter and transcription of letter from William Leiper, Architect, to Newbery, 1904-1905 (2 letters): (a) Letter from Leiper to Newbery congratulating Newbery on the work of the School observed by Leiper on a recent visit, 13 Dec 1904 (1 sheet). (b) Typed transcript of the above letter from William Leiper to Newbery, 13 Dec 1904. Also on this sheet is a typed transcript of a letter from Alexander Roche to Newbery about an enclosed cheque for a supplementary travelling studentship, 22 May 1905 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/12: Letter from W Forrest Salmon of Salmon & Son & Gillespie Architects to E Catterns, School Secretary, apologising that Salmon will be unable to attend the next Governors' meeting and recording his thoughts on some business such as his support for the re-election of W Fleming to the Chair, 26 Sep 1906 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/13: Letter from George Gregory to Newbery about arrangements for Mr Wilson's class coming to 'modelling' (the sculpture department), 12 Oct 1906 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/14: Correspondence about a letter to Newbery from Sir Henry Craik, Oct 1906 (2 letters): (a) Letter from Newbery to James Fleming requesting Fleming to telephone him to discuss an enclosure. On the back is a draft reply to the enclosure that Newbery wishes to discuss with Fleming (see below for enclosure), Oct 1906 (1 sheet). (b) Letter from H Craik to Newbery enquiring about the possibility of a position for a 'W Kennaway' who was at the Athenaeum School of Art in Glasgow until it closed. (enclosure of above correspondence), 23 Oct 1906 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/15: Correspondence with Mr Robertson Weir, 1909-1919 (3 letters): This correspondence was donated to the School of Art Archives and Collections by the daughter of Robertson Weir in 1994. (ACC 52) (a) Letter from Newbery to Robertson Weir about Weir's trasmission to the Scotch Education Department. Refers to the course of study and Training of Teachers in the Special Subject of Art (Article 47), 04 Nov 1909 (1 sheet). (b) Letter from Newbery to Robertson Weir expressing his relief that Weir survived the War, 19 May 1919 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/16: Letter from J Struthers of the Scotch Education Department to Newbery about the possible uses of the bursary of a student Mr Alexander Gordon, 28 Jul 1910 (2 sheets). DIR/5/38/1/17: Letter from H G Wells to Newbery thanking him for sending a copy of the Art School 'Masque', 10 Jun 1927 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/18: Letters from Charles Francis Annesley Voysey to Newbery, 1927-1931 (2 letters): (a) Letter about a letter Newbery sent to 'MacAlister' that was flattering to Voysey and thanking Newbery for his support, 15 Nov 1927 (1 sheet). (b) Letter to Mr and Mrs Newbery apologising for having missed them when they went to his show and asking them if they have ever visited Sir Herbert Cook who lives in a house built by Voysey for Alfred Sutro, 05 Oct 1931 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/19: Letter from P Wilson Steer to Newbery thanking Newbery for his congratulations and reminiscing about Walberswick, 19 Jan 1931 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/20: Letter from D. Y. Cameron to Mr & Mrs Newbery thanking them for their sympathy on the death of his partner, c1930s (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/1/21: Letter from Archibald A McGlashan to 'Alick' thanking Alick for sending a painting of Francis Newbery and reflecting on the character of Newbery, 03 May 1947 (1 sheet).

Morris, William

Correspondence and Reports relating to Art and Industry and the Scottish Committee

Correspondence and papers relating to the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry and the Sub-Committee on Bureaux of Information. Includes: Correspondence between H L Wellington and William Hutchison, 1934; questions for Colleges of Art; questionnaire from the Sub-Committee on Bureaux of Information; Census information on industrial occupations; terms of reference and members of the Sub-Committee on Bureaux of Information; information on Instruction in Commercial and Industrial Design, in Continuation Class Centres in Scotland; correspondence with the Federation of British Industries; answers to questionnaire from William Hutchison on behalf of the Glasgow School of Art; extract from Education for Industry and Committee in England, by A Abbott; correspondence with Sir Steven Bilsland about the Scottish Committee, 1934; letter to Hutchison from Sir Steven Bilsland about the Bureau of Information Committee scheme for a Register of Art Designers; suggested questions that might be sent out to manufacturers; questionnaire for the Sub-Committee on Furniture; Memorandum for the Art and Industry Sub-Committee on Printing.

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Correspondence file 1

Includes correspondence received and sent relating to: the acquisition of textile specimens; J & P Coats Ltd regarding funding of the Scheme; financing the scheme and payment of needlework teachers; meetings concerning the Needlework Development in Scotland scheme between the Scottish Art colleges; minutes for meetings of the NDS permanent committee; draft statement of aims of the NDS and format of the scheme.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Correspondence file 2

Includes correspondence received and sent relating to: committee meetings; personnel; J & P Coats Ltd regarding finance; J & P Coats Ltd regarding the acquisition of foreign works; Edinburgh College of Art regarding marking and numbering of items within the collection; Minutes of the NDS permanent committee; Statements of expenditure on the collection; Embroidery exhibition of February 1935.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Correspondence file 3

Includes correspondence received and sent relating to: finishing of work, transport and expenses of institutions involved in the scheme; exhibitions, purchasing and work and rotation of works between locations; recruitment of judges for an embroidery exhibition to be held by the Handicraft section of the Scottish Women's Rural Institutes at which the NDS awarded a prize; minutes of NDS permanent committee; statements of expenditure, Nov 1935-Nov 1936.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Correspondence file 4

Includes correspondence received and sent relating to: Scottish Women's Rural Institute exhibition; minutes of NDS permanent committee; meeting arrangements; exhibiting work at the Empire Exhibition, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Correspondence file 5

Correspondence relating to the loan of Needlework Development in Scotland materials to schools and societies. Correspondents include: County Council of Dumbarton Education Committee 1938-1939; Corporation of Glasgow 1938-1939; County Council of the County of Lanark 1938-1939; Glasgow High School for Girls 1939; National Union of Townswomen's Guilds, Kensington, London 1940; The Scottish Townswomen, Glasgow 1938.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Correspondence file 6

Statements of success of Needlework in Scotland scheme 1935-1941; minutes of NDS permanent committee 1939; correspondence between committee members rearding winding-up of the scheme 1939-1941; statements of NDS expenditure 1934-1938.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Correspondence from H.Y. Alison to Daisy Anderson

(a) Reference for Daisy Anderson from H.Y.Alison, 20 May 1946 (b) Discussion of Daisy Anderson's painting, 16 Nov 1965 (c) Re: Craig Crook Castle & Forbes Hutchison Exhibition, 6 Sep 1969 (d) Re: Annuity for Daisy Anderson, 13 Nov 1970 (e) Instructions for H.Y.Alison's will, n.d. (f) Re: weather, Isle of Tiree, etc, n.d.

Anderson, Daisy McGlashan

Correspondence of D P Bliss

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1957-1958. Includes correspondence with: Aukin & Co, about a Memorial Exhibition for Barnett Freedman; correspondence about the Argyll teachers conference; correspondence with Alastair Gray; correspondence with other Principals of Art Schools in Scotland; correspondence with Art Galleries; the Arts Council of Great Britain; the British School at Rome, about scholarships; John Barnes, of Allen-Bowden Ltd, about a lecture he gave at the Art School; the Belmos Company, about Industrial Design; Croft Bodybuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, about a Showroom display that won First Place; Central Art Committee Report; correspondence with the Corporation of Glasgow; the Council of Industrial Design; correspondence with James Cowie, about an Exhibition; the Dante Alighieri Society; Educational Institute of Scotland, about a lecture by Bliss; 'Formica' Limited, about a furniture competition; the Federation of British Industries, about a conference; the German Consul, about a lecture by Professor Grohmann; the Glasgow Institute of Architecture, about the visit of Danish Architect Professor Steen Eiler Rasmussen and other matters; correspondence about the Glasgow Civic Art Association; Graphic Samples Service; correspondence with the Governors of the School; correspondence about the Hospitalfield Trust; the National Committee for the Training of Teachers, Jordanhill; the Illuminating Engineering Society, about a lecture Bliss will deliver to the Society; Mogens Kay-Larsen, the Danish Institute; correspondence about Leverhulme Research Awards; 'Lurex', about a box of thread and fabric samples sent to the School; Library Rules and Regulations Notice; the Museum of Modern Art, New York, about a gift of C R M Mackintosh furniture from the School to the Museum; the William Morris Society, about an Exhibition that Bliss will launch; Joseph McCrum, about becoming a visiting lecturer; corrrespondence with the National Committee for the Training of Teachers; Margaret B Napier, about the Margaret Napier Memorial Prize; correspondence with the Publicity Club of Glasgow; Permits; personal correspondence of Bliss; Queen Margaret Union about their 25th Anniversary Convention; The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts; the Royal Scottish Academy; the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, about the Sir John Burnet Memorial Prize; the Scottish Art Teachers' Association about using a room at the Art School for a meeting; Mark Sponenburgh, the Royal College of Art, about his visit to Glasgow; the Scottish Education Department; correspondence with Staff; the Student Christian Movement; correspondence regarding students; correspondence with prospective applicants; the SRC- Student Representative Council; the Tate Gallery about a 'Yugoslav Exhibition'; the University of Glasgow, about stained glass, the sculptural panel of the Engineering Building extension, and other matters; University of Glasgow, Schemes of Courses for the Degree of BSc in Architecture; the Victoria & Albert Museum; Francis Watson, the Wallace Collection, about lectures he will deliver in Glasgow; Walter Wilkinson, about his visiting Glasgow to perform a puppet show; correspondence with the Glasgow & West of Scotland Council for Technical Education. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/13/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/2: 'Alastair Gray', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/3: 'Art Colleges, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh & Glasgow', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/4: 'Art Galleries', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/5: 'Art Schools (excluding the 4 Scottish Colleges)', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/6: 'Arts Council of Great Britain', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/7: Correspondence, 'B', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/8: 'Brown, Miss E D', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/9: Correspondence, 'C', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/10: 'Corporation of Glasgow', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/11: 'Council of Industrial Design', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/12: 'Cowie, James', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/13: Correspondence, 'D', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/14: Correspondence, 'E', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/15: Correspondence, 'F', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/16: Correspondence, 'G', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/17: 'Governors', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/18: Correspondence, 'H', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/19: 'Hospitalfield Trust', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/20: Correspondence, 'I - J', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/21: Correspondence, 'K', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/22: Correspondence, 'L', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/23: Correspondence, 'M', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/24: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/25: Correspondence, 'N', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/26: Correspondence, 'O', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/27: Correspondence, 'P', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/28: 'Permits', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/29: 'Personal', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/30: Correspondence, 'Q', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/31: Correspondence, 'R', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/32: Correspondence, 'S', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/33: 'Scottish Education Department', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/34: 'Staff', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/35: 'Student Christian Movement- SCM', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/36: 'Students', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/37: 'Students- prospective applicants', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/38: 'SRC-Students Representative Council', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/39: Correspondence, 'T', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/40: Correspondence, 'U', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/41: Correspondence, 'V', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/42: Correspondence, 'W - X', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/43: '(Glasgow) & West of Scotland Council for Technical Education', 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/13/44: Correspondence, 'Y - Z', 1957-1958

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Correspondence of D P Bliss

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1963-1964. Includes correspondence with: the American Society in Scotland, about donations; The Department of Agriculture & Fisheries; correspondence about Architecture at the School of Art and Town Planning; correspondence with other Principals of the main 4 Art Colleges in Scotland; correspondence with Art Colleges and Departments other than the Scottish 4; Kelvingrove Art Gallery; correspondence with the Arts Council; the BBC, about a programme, "Double Take", Alasdair Gray and borrowing photographs of a Mural by Gray; the British Council, about visits; correspondence about the Bellahouston Trust; correspondence about Mrs Mary Black; correspondence with John Byrne; correspondence about the S H W Cargill Enquiry; correspondence about the David Cargill Fund; correspondence with the Corporation of Glasgow; correspondence with the Council for Industrial Design; the Danish Institute, about an invitation to view their annual Exhibition; Lucienne Day, about her acting as Assessor for the Art School; correspondence about the Dante Alighieri Society; correspondence with the Educational Institute of Scotland; The Evening Times, about nominations for 'Scotswoman of the Year'; Hugh Fraser, House of Fraser, about the School acquiring parts of a C R Mackintosh building that is due to be pulled down; correspondence with the BBC about photographs of Alistair Gray's Mural; the Glasgow Institute of Architects, about their meeting; Glasgow Art Club; correspondence about German Exhibitions; correspondence with the School Governors; Sir John Craik Henderson, about the Cargill Fund; correspondence about Hospitalfield; International Film Associates, about an 'Art School' film; correspondence with the International News Service Ltd; Jordanhill Training College; Keppie, Henderson & Partners; correspondence about the Glasgow School of Art Library; correspondence about the teaching of Liberal Studies at the School; correspondence about a London Visit, 1964; the William Morris Society; correspondence about casts of Michelangelo statues and a lecture about the artist; MacBraynes, about work carried out for them by the School; correspondence about Charles Rennie Mackintosh; correspondence about the National Book League; correspondence about the Pearce Institute; Bliss' personal correspondence; correspondence about the Royal Scottish Academy Award; correspondence about a RIBA conference; the Scottish Art Teachers' Association, including an article written by Bliss for them titled 'Eighteen Years a Principal' about his role as Principal of the Art School; correspondence about the St Mungo Prize; correspondence about Scotland Magazine; the Scottish-German Society; correspondence with the School Secretary; the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about Slides for the School; the Society of Industrial Artists; correspondence with School Staff; correspondence with current and prospective students; correspondence about Thomson Foundation Television College; the University of Glasgow; the Victoria & Albert Museum; correspondence about Weaving Courses. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/19/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/2: 'Agriculture, Fisheries, Department of', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/3: 'Architecture', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/4: 'Art Colleges, the four Scottish', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/5: 'Art Colleges, other', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/6: 'Art Gallery', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/7: 'Arts Council', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/8: Correspondence, 'B', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/9: 'Bellahouston Trust', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/10: 'Black, Mrs Mary', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/11: 'Byrne, John', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/12: Correspondence, 'C', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/13: 'Cargill, S H W, Enquiry', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/14: 'Cargill, D W J, Fund', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/15: 'Corporation of Glasgow', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/16: 'Council of Industrial Design', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/17: Correspondence, 'D', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/18: Correspondence, 'E', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/19: Correspondence, 'F', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/20: Correspondence, 'G', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/21: 'Germany', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/22: 'Governors', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/23: Correspondence, 'H', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/24: 'Hospitalfield', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/25: Correspondence, 'I - J', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/26: Correspondence, 'K', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/27: 'Keppie, Henderson & Partners', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/28: Correspondence, 'L', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/29: 'Liberal Studies', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/30: 'London Visit, 1964' DIR/12/1/19/31: Correspondence, 'M', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/32: 'Michelangelo', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/33: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/34: 'MacBraynes', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/35: 'Mackintosh, C R', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/36: Correspondence, 'N', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/37: Correspondence, 'O', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/38: Correspondence, 'P', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/39: 'Pearce Institute', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/40: 'Permissions', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/41: 'Personal', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/42: Correspondence, 'R', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/43: Correspondence, 'S', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/44: '"Scotland" Magazine', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/45: 'Scottish German Society', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/46: 'Secretary to the Director', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/47: 'S E D (Scottish Education Department)', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/48: 'Slides', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/49: 'Society of Industrial Artists', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/50: 'Staff', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/51: 'Students', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/52: 'Students, letters inwards', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/53: 'Students- prospective', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/54: Correspondence, 'T', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/55: Correspondence, 'U', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/56: Correspondence, 'V', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/57: Correspondence, 'W - X', 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/19/58: Correspondence, 'Y', 1963-1964

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Correspondence of D P Bliss

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1947. Including correspondence and notes relating to: accommodation in School and consultation of Keppie & Henderson; Exhibition of Danish Domestic Design; Regional Building in the USA Exhibition; acquisition of Mackintosh panel from Miss Knox Arthur; Bliss' acceptance as St Mungo Prize selector; Exhibition of Scottish Pottery; request by Roy Aitken & Co for students whose forte is animal picture groups; RSA exhibition in Airdrie opened by Bliss; correspondence about Marcel Breuer's proposed visit to Glasgow; correspondence between Bliss and James Brown (of Colmonell) regarding illustrators and illustrated books; letter congratulating R H Blyth on painting at RSA show; reproduction of Bliss' painting of Windley in 'North Midland Country' book; re-arrangement of GSA basement; visit of Professor Wu Tso-Rjeng (aka Ou Sogone); lecture on 'Scottish Landscape Painting'; proposed exhibition of British Graphic Art in Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland; lecture on 'Modern Book Illustration'; Jean Fraser, concerning photos of Mackintosh furniture; proposed competition from Wm Collins Sons & Co Ltd; proposed Course for Industrial Designers; Messrs Munro & Co Ltd, Bliss asking for their help in finding a teacher for hosiery design; Mr Paterson, Mitchell Library, sending two books on Japanese Prints to the Art School; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about a mural at Ballachuilish; correspondence about a proposed Mackintosh Room in the School; McCorquodale & Co Ltd, Printers, about the School prospectus; Report: 'Art in the Glasgow Schools... March 1947'; correspondence with the 'Oil & Colour Chemists' Association'; A R Surrock, the Royal Scottish Academy, about a gift of £50 to the School; correspondence with the Scottish Woolen Technical College; notice about the Scottish Tourist Board, National Publicity Campaign Competition; the Sturrocks about 'Mackintoshiana'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence with the SRC about the School Refectory; correspondence with James Templeton & Co, Carpet Manufacturers; Victoria and Albert Museum, Bliss asking for a loan of a case illustrating the process of Wood-block Colour printing; correspondence about a visit of Walter Wilkinson, Master pupeteer; correspondence about the visit of Professor Muche of Krefeld who is advising the School on matters of Textile Design. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/2/1: Correspondence, A-L, 1947 DIR/12/1/2/2: Correspondence, M-Z, 1947

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