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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

This series of cuttings relates to individual staff and students, both present and past, of The Glasgow School of Art from 1968 onwards.

Including:

As Miscellaneous
Sam Ainsley
Thomas Annan
Louise Annand
Mary and William Armour

Bs Miscellaneous
Lesley Banks
Harry Barnes
Rosemary Beaton
Sam Black
Douglas Percy Bliss
R Henderson Blyth
Muirhead Bone
William Drummond Bone
Christine Borland
Neil Dallas Brown
Bill Buchanan
Burrell Collection
Fred Bushe
Pavel Buchler
John Byrne
Eugene Bourdon

Cs Miscellaneous
D. Y. Cameron
Dugald Cameron
Steven Campbell
Eddie Chisnall
Colin Cina
John Clark
Doug Clelland
The Cloth
Emilio Coia
Jack Coia
Hugh Collins
Robert Colquhoun
Robbie Coltrane
Stephen Conroy
Thomas Joshua Cooper
James Cowie
John Creed
William Crosbie
Ken Currie

Ds Miscellaneous
Douglas Davies
David Donaldson

Es Miscellaneous
Joan Eardley

Fs Miscellaneous
Dan and Margaret Ferguson
Hugh Ferguson
Ian Hamilton Finlay
John B Fleming

Gs Miscellaneous
Sandie Gardner
George Garson
James Goodchild
Douglas Gordon
Alexander Goudie
Graven Images
Alasdair Gray
Muriel Gray
Robert Greenlees
Murray Grigor

Hs Miscellaneous
David Harding
Henry Hellier
Tanya Hill
Peter Howson
House for an Art Lover
Kenny Hunter
Gordon Huntly

Is Miscellaneous
Calum Innes

Js Miscellaneous
Edwin Johnston
Tim Jones (Deputy Director)
Tony Jones (Director)

Ks Miscellaneous
Elspeth King
Jessie M King
Jack Knox

Ls Miscellaneous
Sir John Lavery
Liz Lochhead

Macs Miscellaneous
Ian McCulloch
Margaret Macdonald
John MacFarlane
Norman McLaren
Bruce Maclean
Professor Andy MacMillan

Ms Miscellaneous
Lesley Main
Oscar Marzaroli
Mayfest
Chuck Mitchell
John Miller
Sandy Moffat
Leon Morocco
James Morrison
Ishbel Myerscough
Isi Metzstein

Ns Miscellaneous
Bud Neill
Francis and Jessie Newbery

Os Miscellaneous

Ps and Qs Miscellaneous
Agnes Miller Parker
Jacki Parry
Jim Purvis

Rs Miscellaneous
Seona Reid
Cathy Richmond
Willie Rodger
Barbara Rae
Philip Reeves
James Robertson
Michael Roschlau
Jenepher Wendy Ross

Ss Miscellaneous
Jenny Saville
Benno Schotz
Dominic Snyder
Gavin Stamp
Tim Stead
Jimmy Stephen-Cran
Bob Stewart

Ts Miscellaneous
Fiona Taylor
Alexander 'Greek' Thomson
Timorous Beasties
Travis
Us and Vs Miscellaneous

Ws Miscellaneous
Alison Watt
Kate Whiteford
John Whiteman
Kathleen Whyte
Adrian Wiszniewski
Annabel Wright
George Wyllie

XYZs Miscellaneous

Slides of The Cloth activities; trade show displays, fabric details, catwalks, editorial fashion shoots, records sleeves and book covers. Also includes images of Fraser Taylor at work in the studio and group portraits of The Cloth.

Slides of RCA student work; fabric details, installation display, catwalks, garments and sketches.

Slides of Fraser Taylor's GSA student work; fabric details and pages of sketchbooks. Also includes documentation of garments.

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

Plans for the School Extension. GOV/5/10/11/1: Plan for Glasgow School of Art Renfrew Street Reinforcement of Butts, Front Wall, West Block, by Robert Scott & Son, with explanatory note, Mar 1928

Papers and correspondence relating to the official opening of the first portion of the Glasgow School of Art Extension on 18 Dec 1929. GOV/5/10/10/1: Platform Ticket for the Opening of the School Extension by Sir George MacDonald on 18 Dec 1929 GOV/5/10/10/2: Menu and Toast List for the Luncheon preceding the opening ceremony, 18 Dec 1929 (3 copies) GOV/5/10/10/3: Photograph of a group of eight people standing at a table set for tea, perhaps at the luncheon preceding the opening of the School extension, 18 Dec 1929 GOV/5/10/10/4: Bundle of papers labelled 'Public Meeting, Extension Opening, 18 Dec 1929'. Papers regarding the organisation of the opening and luncheon. Includes: Seating/table plans for the luncheon; lists of those to be invited to the luncehon and those who are to be on the platform; copies of the speech of the Chairman of the Board of Governors for the opening ceremony (3 copies);  draft programme of the event; and ticket for the opening event. GOV/5/10/10/5: Copy statement about the School Extension following the opening of the first portion on 18 Dec 1929 and the possibility of further extension, c1929

Architects' certificates of payments to be made to contractors and receipts from contractors for payments made. Sorted into bundles for each contractor, alphabetically, and chronologically within: GOV/5/10/9/1: Lists of receipts or 'vouchers': (a) Handwritten list of extension scheme 'vouchers', 02 Dec 1929 (b) Typed list of School Extension Scheme vouchers, 03 Jun 1926-Jun 1929 (c) Typed list of School Extension Scheme, vouchers for accounts paid, 21 Mar 1930- 06 Jan 1931 (d) Supplementary list of vouchers for accounts paid, 21 Mar 1930- 06 Jan 1931 (e) Note of vouchers submitted Aug 1932 (f) List titled 'Equipment' with company and cost listed against each item (3 copies) GOV/5/10/9/2: A & P Steven Ltd, Makers of lifts, hydraulic presses & pumps, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/3: A S Wright & Company Ltd, Glazing Contractors, 1931-1932 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/4: Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co, Writers, 1929-1932 (4 items) GOV/5/10/9/5: Buchanan, William, Joiner and Builder, 1929-1932 (18 items) GOV/5/10/9/6: The Bulletin, Newspaper, 12 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/7: Campbell, Dugald, Wholesale Confectioners, 01 Oct 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/8: Charles Rattray & Co Ld, Wholesale Warehousemen, 1929-1930 (4 items) GOV/5/10/9/9: The Clydesdale Rubber Co, Manufacturers of waterproofs, 10 Oct 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/10: Corporation of Glasgow, Gas Department, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/11: Corporation of Glasgow, Water Department, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/12: Croggon & Co Limited, Felt and Roofing manufacturers, 25 Sep 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/13: Daily Record, Newspaper, 28 Feb 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/14: Dallas & Forrest, Joiners, 1929-1930 (5 items) GOV/5/10/9/15: Dallas's Limited, General Warehousemen, Mar 1930- Oct 1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/16: Dykes Bros, Jewellers, 05 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/17: The Evening Citizen, Newspaper, 12 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/18: The Evening Times, Newspaper, 14 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/19: Fraser & Borthwick Ltd, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Jan 1930- Mar 1930 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/20: George G Kirk Ltd, Glass Merchants & Glaziers, 27 Sep 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/21: Gibson, Hugh N, Joiner and Shopfitter, 06 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/22: Goodlet, James, Plumber, 1929-1932 (6 items) GOV/5/10/9/23: Glasgow Evening News, Newspaper, 09 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/24: The Glasgow Herald, Newspaper, Feb 1927- Oct 1927 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/25: H C Slingsby, Truck Builder, 11 Feb 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/26: H L Anderson & Co, Painters & Decorators, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/27: H Lamberton & Co, Furnishers and Decorators, 1929-1930 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/28: J & R Smith, Slaters and Plasterers, 1931-1932 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/29: James Boyd & Sons Ltd, Heating Engineers, 1929-1930 (7 items) GOV/5/10/9/30: James Hedderwick & Sons Ltd, Law and General Printers, 1926-1927 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/31: John Keppie & Henderson, Architects, 1927-1931 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/32: John Ritchie & Co, Proprietors of The Scotsman, 24 Feb 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/33: Lawson & Co (Govan) Ltd, Building Contractors, 1929-1930 (8 items) GOV/5/10/9/34: M Stewart & Co, Builders & Contractors, 1928-1930 (8 items) GOV/5/10/9/35: M'Callum, Daniel, Mason and Builder, 17 Apr 1931 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/36: Maclean & Co, Manufacturers of pavement lights, metal casements, sashes etc., 1929-1931 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/37: Middleton, George, Painter, 14 Apr 1931 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/38: The Modern Office Equipment Co Limited, 12 Sep 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/39: Montgomery, John, Clerk Of Works, 1927-1929 (29 items) GOV/5/10/9/40: Nichol & Halliday, Auctioneers, 13 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/41: Osborne & Hunter, Electrical Contractors and Engineers, 18 Jan 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/42: P & W MacLellan Limited, Engineers and Ironworks, 1928- 1929 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/43: Rattray Brothers, Alexander & France, Chartered Accountants, 16 Oct 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/44: Robert Scott & Son, Surveyors, 1927-1931 (4 items) GOV/5/10/9/45: Royal Polytechnic Limited, (John Anderson's), 1929 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/46: Samuel Craig & Co Ltd, Painters and Decorators, Jan 1932 (1 bundle) GOV/5/10/9/47: Scottish Country Life Ltd, Magazine, 01 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/48: T J Miller & Sons, Blacksmiths, Oct 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/49: Tait, Walter, Joiner, Dec 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/50: W A Dunn & Co, Stockbrokers, 30 Jul 1928 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/51: Wemyss & Livingstone, Plasterers, 1929-1930 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/52: William Gentles & Co, Framers, 02 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/53: William Kemp & Co Ltd, Fireplace Specialists, May 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/54: William Miller (Glasgow) Ltd, Fire Engineers, 1929-1932 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/55: Wm Roberton & Son, Opticians, 28 Jan 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/56: Wright, John, Electrical Engineer, 1930-1932 (3 items)

Papers regarding fire precaution measures at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: instructions for how to use heated thrones safely; notices about fire drills to be carried out in the School; suggestions by the Master of Works for precautions to be taken in the event of fire, Feb 1928; Circular from the Library Bureau about the importance of record protection in the event of a fire, 02 Feb 1928; correspondence with Osborne & Hunter, Electrical Contractors, about their examination of the electric lighting and reports on fire precaution installations such as fire alarms, Feb-Mar 1928; and a circular from William Miller (Glasgow) Ltd. with brochure advertising fire 'extincteurs', Mar 1928. (20 items)

Correspondence with contractors about extension works. GOV/5/10/7/1: Correspondence and copy letters between Glasgow School of Art and John Keppie & Henderson, Architects of the extension, about matters such fees, alterations to plans, and the collapse of a wall on Renfrew Street and the necessary repairs, 1926-1930 (29 items) GOV/5/10/7/2: Letter from the Office of Public Works, City Chambers, Glasgow to the School about opening a carriageway at 164 Renfrew Street, 09 Nov 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/7/3: Copy letters and correspondence between Robert Scott & Son, Surveyors, and the Glasgow School of Art about matters such as fees, 1930 (5 items)

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

Estimates from contractors for work on the School Extension. GOV/5/10/5/1: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Glazier Work, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/2: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Excavator, Mason, Brick and Concrete Works, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/3: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Carpenter and Joiner Works, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/4: Bundle of estimates for work by Robert Scott & Son, 1926 (3 items) GOV/5/10/5/5: Bundle of lists of offers and lowest offers from various contractors for School Extension work, 1927 (4 items) GOV/5/10/5/6: Letter from the Glasgow Corporation Electricity Department to the School providing an estimate for a supply of electricity to 172 Renfrew Street, 21 Nov 1927

Papers relating to subscriptions, funds and donations to the School Extension Building Fund. GOV/5/10/4/1: Papers used in planning the Extension Building Fund (a) Bundle of papers about the moneys raised for the Mackintosh Building in 1894 and 1907 (4 items) (b) Glasgow School of Art Building Fund Appeal booklet produced to raise funds for the completion of the Mackintosh Building, c1907 (5 copies) (c) Programme for the official opening of the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building, 1909 (d) Bundle labelled 'Lists of Names' including lists of subscribers to other charitable funds such as the Carnegie Trust, Paisley Art Institute, the Memorial to David Livingstone, Glasgow Dental Hospital, and The Scottish National Commercial College. Also includes draft letters to the Carnegie Trust from Glasgow School of Art requesting them to renew their grant for equipment of the School, 1920-1926 (11 items) GOV/5/10/4/2: Copy letters, papers and correspondence with the Scottish Education Department regarding funds and Capital Grants for the extension, 1926-1932 (48 items) GOV/5/10/4/3: Appeals for donations to the Extension Building Fund (a) Printed pamphlet: 'The Glasgow School of Art Appeal for £35,000 for School Extension', providing information about the School Extension scheme. Includes a description of the planned extension by architects Messrs John Keppie & Henderson. (b) Bundle of papers labelled 'Donations, Letters sent out'. Copy and draft letters sent out to individuals such as Sir John R. Findlay, James Robb, The Duchess of Atholl, Messrs James Templeton & Co, Robert Rule, Sir Robert Wilson, Sir John Stirling Maxwell, and Sir John J Burnet to request donations to the Extension Fund. File also includes some copies of acknowledgements and thanks for donations, 1926-1927 (37 items) GOV/5/10/4/4: Letters, and copy letters, offering subscriptions to the Glasgow School of Art Extension Fund and notes of individual donations received, 1926-1931 (200 items) GOV/5/10/4/5: Bundle of letters labelled 'Refusals to Subscribe', 1926-1928 (18 items) GOV/5/10/4/6: Bundle of draft and copy letters to subscribers acknowleding and thanking them for their donations. Includes a blank template acknowledgement letter (10 copies), 1926-1927 (25 items) GOV/5/10/4/7: Lists of Donations and Donors (a) Small booklet labelled 'List of Probable Subscribers 1926' including names and addresses of potential donors, 1926 (b) Small booklet labelled 'Building Fund 1926-1927 Donations' including Building Fund list of donations alphabetically arranged, 1926-1927 (c) Bundle of papers labelled 'Building Fund Cash Statements', including various lists of donations and donors to the Extension Fund, 1926-1927 (17 items) (d) Loose pages of Annual Report, pp19-22. Includes 'Appendix VI, The Glasgow School of Art Donations to Extension Fund, to 31 Aug 1929' (e) Printed page pasted onto paper 'Appendix VI, The Glasgow School of Art Donations to Extension Fund, to 31 Aug 1929' (f) Copy of Glasgow School of Art Annual Report 1928-1929 with annotations on pages 20-21, the list of donations to the Extension Fund. (g) Typed sheet: 'Appendix VI, Donations to Extension Fund to Aug 1931'

Papers regarding the lease and purchase of properties by the Glasgow School of Art for the School Extension Scheme. GOV/5/10/3/1: Report by Messrs John Steuart & Gillies on the Properties Nos 166, 168, 170 and 172 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, 1915 GOV/5/10/3/2: Report on properties 166, 168, 170 and 172 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, by Thomas Binnie, 29 Dec 1915 GOV/5/10/3/3: Note of value of 164 Renfrew Street from Thomas Binnie & Hendry and cover letter, 05 & 07 Sep 1921 GOV/5/10/3/4: Papers relating to the value and purchase of 164 Renfrew Street, 1921 (a) Recommendation from the Chairman's Committee that an offer be made on 164 Renfrew Street, 1921 (b) Handwritten notes as to the value of 164 Renfrew Street, 1921 (c) Copy Offer from Glasgow School of Art for 164 Renfrew Street, 21 Oct 1921 (d) Copy Acceptance of Glasgow School of Art's offer for 164 Renfrew Street, 24 Oct 1921 GOV/5/10/3/5: Papers relating to 162 Renfrew Street (a) Letter from Miss E. Watson intimating that she would now be willing to sell 162 Renfrew Street, 16 Oct 1923 (b) Note about the value of 162 Renfrew Street, c1923 GOV/5/10/3/6: Papers relating to 160 Renfrew Street (a) Copy letter to Monsignor Ritchie asking if the Trustees of the Archdioscese of Glasgow would be willing to sell 160 Renfrew Street, 1924 (b) Reply (and 2 copies) from John Ritchie intimating that the Diocesan Trustees are not inclined to sell 160 Renfrew Street, 30 Apr 1924 GOV/5/10/3/7: Petition of the Waldorf Palais de Danse to carry out work on their buildings and cover letter from John Keppie & Henderson advising that no action needs to be taken by Glasgow School of Art, 03 May 1926 GOV/5/10/3/8: Papers relating to the Decorative Trades Institute Building, 1926 (a) Letter from the Education Authority of Glasgow acknolwedging receipt of Glasgow School of Art's request to lease the building, 18 Jun 1926 (b) Letter from the Education Authority of Glasgow confirming that the letting of the Decorative Trades Institute to the Glasgow School of Art will be postponed, 18 Oct 1926 GOV/5/10/3/9: Papers relating to the loan of Scott Street property to Glasgow School of Art (a) Note of charges to Glasgow School of Art against the Scott Street Property and cover letter, 12 Oct 1926 (b) Reply from Glasgow School of Art to the above intimating surprise at the level of charges, 14 Oct 1926 GOV/5/10/3/10: Letter from A. Miller Bannatyne to the Glasgow School of Art advising the School that they do not have the power to acquire property compulsorily, 23 Feb 1927 GOV/5/10/3/11: Petition of Associated British Cinemas Ltd to carry out work on their buildings and cover letter from John Keppie & Henderson advising that no action needs to be taken by Glasgow School of Art, 23 Feb 1929 GOV/5/10/3/12: Letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood , France & Co to the Glasgow School of Art acknowledging payment for 170 Renfrew Street Ground Annual, 15 May 1929 GOV/5/10/3/13: Letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co to the Glasgow School of Art certifying the particulars of properties purchased by the School, 166-172 Renfrew Street and 164 Renfrew Street, 06 Jun 1929 GOV/5/10/3/14: Copy of Offer by the Glasgow School of Art for 162 Renfrew Street, Copy of Acceptance of the offer and cover letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co explaining the documents, 26 Oct 1929 GOV/5/10/3/15: Letter from the Corporation of Glasgow, Office of Public Works, to Glasgow School of Art concerning the condition of the lane between Scott Street and Dalhousie Street, 20 Jun 1930 GOV/5/10/3/16: Letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood , France & Co to the Glasgow School of Art acknowledging payment for 158 Renfrew Street and 15 Dalhousie Street (Glasgow Dental Hospital), 20 Nov 1931

School Extension financial records such as cash books, statements of interest, stocks and shares, and Building Extension Fund balance statements. GOV/5/10/2/1: Extension Building Fund Cash Book, Oct 1926-Sep 1934 GOV/5/10/2/2: Extension Building Fund Ledger [with enclosures at the back], Oct 1926-Sep 1934 GOV/5/10/2/3: Extension Workbooks, 1929-1931: (a) Measurement of the Slater & Roughcasting Works of Extensions, 28 Nov 1929 (b) Measurement of the Steel Work of Extensions, 10 Dec 1929 (c) Measurement of the Glazier Work of Extensions, 12 Mar 1930 (d) Measurement of the Plaster Work of Extensions, 01 Oct 1930 (e) Measurement of the Heating Work of Alterations and Additions, 02 Oct 1930 (f) Measurement of the Painter Work of Extensions, 06 Oct 1930 (g) Measurement of Electric Lighting of Extensions, 06 Oct 1930 (h) Measurement of the Plumber Work of Extensions, 28 Nov 1930 (i) Measurement of the Carpenter & Joiner Works of Extensions, 11 Feb 1931 (j) Measurement of the Excavator, Mason, Brick & Concrete Works of Extensions, 22 Apr 1931 GOV/5/10/2/4: Glasgow School of Art Extension Fund Bank of Scotland Account Books, 1926-1949 (a) Account Book, 1926-1932 (b) Account Book, 1933-1949 GOV/5/10/2/5: Extension Fund Statements of Interest on Account from the Bank of Scotland, 13 Nov 1926- 28 Feb 1931 (20 items) GOV/5/10/2/6: Bank of Scotland Cheques from Glasgow School of Art for the payment of contractors, 1928-1929 (12 items) GOV/5/10/2/7: Correspondence and papers regarding the sale of War Stock and interest accrued on War Loans by W. A. Dunn & Co, members of the stock exchange, on behalf of the School of Art, 1926-1930 (1 folder) GOV/5/10/2/8: Building Fund Statements and Balances, 1927-1931. Also includes a balance for the War Memorial Fund 1919-1931. (1 folder) GOV/5/10/2/9: The Glasgow School of Art List of Securities, 09 Feb 1927 GOV/5/10/2/10: Minutes of the Halfyearly Meeting of Governors, 28 Apr 1931, including a Building Fund financial report, p3.

Minutes of the Building Committee for meetings: 11 Mar 1926; 29 Mar 1926; 21 Apr 1926; 13 Sep 1926; 29 Nov 1926; 20 Jan 1927; 08 Feb 1927; 05 Aug 1927; 12 Sep 1927; 27 Jan 1928; 15 Mar 1928; 19 Jun 1928; 22 Oct 1928; 20 Nov 1928; 06 Dec 1928; 23 Jan 1929; 10 May 1929; 02 Jul 1929; 26 Nov 1929; 18 Feb 1930. Also Includes a list of committee members, some correspondence concerning the minutes and 2 additional copies of minutes of the meeting 11 Mar 1926, one annotated with suggestions from Laurence MacBrayne.

Correspondence of Douglas Percy Bliss, 1952. Includes correspondence with: Dr Thomas Anderson, the Department of Infectious Diseases, about a memorial window to John Brownlee; papers about the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions conference; the Arts Council of Great Britain; correspondence with other Principals of Art Schools in Scotland: Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh; John Betjeman, about his lecturing on Victorian Architecture at Edinburgh; correspondence with the British Council; correspondence and papers about a Bookbinding & Lettering Exhibition, 1-15 Mar 1952; the Council of Industrial Design, Scottish Committee, about various matters such as meetings, collaborations, and competitions; William Cormack, Stow College of Enginering, about inspections of the Pottery Department; correspondence with the Dryad Press; correspondence with the Edinburgh College of Art; Sir James French, about a printing press; correspondence with the Furniture Development Council; Gayonnes Ltd, about Sylvia Chalmers' designs; correspondence about the Glasgow School of Art Association; correspondence with the Governors of the School; Earl Haig about a lecture from Victor Pasmore at the School; correspondence about Hospitalfield; correspondence with Jordanhill Training College; Liberty & Co Ltd, about an exhibition of furniture; a list of books to be added to the Library; correspondence about the Needlework Development Scheme; correspondence with the National Trust for Scotland; 'Picture Post' magazine, about an article on the Glasgow School of Art Fashion Parade; Permits for the use of School premises; Private correspondence of Bliss; correspondence with the Royal College of Art; correspondence with the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about student Miss Elizabeth Stewart and her flair for Fashion Design; correspondence about the Scottish Commando Memorial Fund; correspondence with the Students' Representative Council; correspondence with School Staff; correspondence with the University of Glasgow; 'Vogue' magazine, about students to do drawings for the magazine; correspondence with the Victoria & Albert Museum; Mr C Wright, asking advice about a career as a Commercial Designer, includes sketch of a boat in a harbour. Folders as follows: DIR/12/1/8/1: Correspondence, 'A', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/2: 'Art School Principals', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/3: Correspondence, 'B', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/4: 'Bookbinding & Lettering Exhibition', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/5: Correspondence, 'C', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/6: Correspondence, 'D', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/7: Correspondence, 'E', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/8: Correspondence, 'F', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/9: Correspondence, 'G', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/10: 'Governors', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/11: Correspondence, 'H', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/12: Correspondence, 'I', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/13: Correspondence, 'J', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/14: Correspondence, 'K', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/15: Correspondence, 'L', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/16: Correspondence, 'M', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/17: Correspondence, 'Mc', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/18: Correspondence, 'N', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/19: Correspondence, 'O', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/20: Correspondence, 'P', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/21: 'Permits for the use of School Premises', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/22: 'Private Correspondence', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/23:  Correspondence, 'R', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/24: Correspondence, 'S', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/25: 'Scottish Commando Memorial Fund', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/26: 'SRC-Students Representative Council', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/27: 'Staff', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/28: Correspondence, 'T', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/29: Correspondence, 'U', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/30: Correspondence, 'V', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/31: Correspondence, 'W', 1952 DIR/12/1/8/32: Correspondence, 'Y & Z', 1952

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

Group of miscellaneous photographs that do not fit an existing theme and do not have any notes indicating a collector/tutor, except one photograph which has a handwritten note "J Keppie" (John Keppie). Includes architectural photographs and photographic prints of various artwork and ornamental details.

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".

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Alex R. McGibbon".

Photograph album titled: 'Photographs of Decorative Works by Fra H Newbery'. Leather bound album of ten black and white photographs of paintings and other art works produced by Fra Newbery with a note of the name of the piece, and where they are located. Largely consists of works within churches in Dorset.

Various papers and correspondence of Newbery relating to Needlecraft instruction in Secondary Schools. Some correspondence and reports from individuals such as Ann Macbeth and Margaret Swanson. Papers and follows: DIR/5/38/5/1: Letters from Ann Macbeth to Newbery, press-cuttings and papers about the Needlework scheme, 1910-1912 (1 folder). Includes: correspondence; presscutting from the Glasgow Herald, 23 Jan 1911, about Ann Macbeth and her address to the Glasgow Ruskin Society about needlecraft; cuttings from 'The Educational News' about the scheme, 1910; copy letters from Macbeth to Newbery, 1912, reporting her findings of the standard of needlework in Queen's Park and Shawlands Schools; memo regarding the Needlework and Embroidery, Article 55, Saturday Classes. DIR/5/38/5/2: Document- 'Suggested Scheme for Secondary School Course' in Needlework, giving specific information about the curriculum and course details for different ages, c1910 (7 sheets). DIR/5/38/5/3: Document- 'Scheme of Needlecraft in Secondary Schools' report by Margaret Swanson, Instructress in the Glasgow School of Art, 22 Mar 1912 (11 sheets, 2 copies). DIR/5/38/5/4: Document' 'Killearn School Board. Killearn Public School Continuation Classes. Approved Scheme of Instruction for Art Needlework Arranged as Required under Section 17 (7) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1908.', c1910-1912 (3 sheets, 5 copies)

Papers and correspondence relating to the development of the teaching of Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Papers as follows: DIR/5/38/4/1: Letter from Robert Anning Bell to Newbery regarding the post of Head of Design, 07 Jun 1910 (4 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/2: Letter from Lindsay P Butterfield to Mr Morton regarding Butterfield's professional opinions on the teaching of Design,14 Jun 1910 (5 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/3: Correspondence, mostly between Newbery and James Morton, about the teaching of Design at the School of Art, Jun 1910 (5 letters): (a) Letter from James Morton to Newbery about his collecting reports and experiences of the teaching of Design from Boston and Vienna, 11 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (b) Letter from James Galbraith to Newbery about his opinions on the teaching of Design, 14 Jun 1910 (2 sheets). (c) Letter from James Morton to Newbery regarding the School of Art in Vienna and acquiring information from them about the teaching of Design,30 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (d) Letter from James Morton to Newbery suggesting individuals with good experience in the area of Design to consult regarding the reaching of Design at the School of Art, for example Lindsay Butterfield, Sidney G. Mawson, Vesper Lincoln George, etc, 26 Aug 1910 (2 sheets). (e) Letter from John James Burnet to Newbery about Burnet's opinions on the teaching of Design, c.Jun 1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/4: Francis Newbery's report on tours of London, Paris & Berlin, c.Jun 1910 (12 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/5: Letter from Vesper Lincoln George to James Morton about his opinions regarding the teaching of Design, 28 Jul 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/6: Letter from Sidney Mawson to Mr Morton regarding his opinions on the teaching of Design, 08 Aug 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/7: 'Design-Opinions of Experts'- table of remarks of Artists regarding the teaching of Design. Names include: Anning Bell; James Galbraith; Lindsay P Butterfield; Sidney Manson; Vesper L George, Boston; Mr James Morton; Vienna School of the Arts and Crafts, c1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/8: Letter from Ann Macbeth, Queen Margaret Hall, to Newbery regarding her opinion on the teaching of Design, c1910 (2 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/9: Letter from Robert Anning Bell expressing his opinions on the teaching of Design, c1910 (1 sheet).

Papers and correspondence relating to the 'Masque of the City Arms', a show organised by the School of Art in 1905. (13 items) Papers and correspondence include: passage explaining that the 'Masque of the City Arms' was performed by students of the School of Art in Dec 1904, and outlining the circumstances for its repeat in March 1905; lists of names of cast and orchestra members; correspondence regarding obtaining musicians, and organising venues, for the Masque; flier for the 'Masque of the City Arms', in St Andrew's Halls, 30 Mar 1905.

Working Papers of Francis Newbery. Reports and papers from Newbery's time as Director of the School. Papers as follows: DIR/5/38/2/1: Total Abstinence Pledge card signed by the School Janitor Alex Russell and countersigned by Francis Newbery as witness, in envelope, 07 Jan 1902 (1 item). DIR/5/38/2/2: Typewritten report on the Turin Exhibition by Newbery, 1902 (11 pages). DIR/5/38/2/3: Handwritten document: 'School of Art, Central Institution, Resolutions', regarding topics such as the scheme of work and the Scottish Education Department. Looks like comment on another document with paragraphs numbered, c1910 (6 pages). DIR/5/38/2/4: Correspondence and papers relating to the National Art Survey, 1909-1912 (1 folder).

Outgoing letters, D-G: Instructions to Mr. Dunlop about the Evening School (Oct); Editor of the Daily News re: the role of the machine in arts and crafts, refers to William Morris, Walter Crane, Mackintosh, Voysey, etc. (Oct); James Dron re: Artist Teachers' Exhibition Society & lecture from E.A. Walton (Oct-Dec); Norah Neilson Gray re: organisation of classes (Oct); John R. Findlay re: suggested British Industries Fair in Glasgow (Dec).

Group of modern calligraphy instructional prints and examples. Includes printed examples of calligraphy teaching various techniques, two examples of calligraphy on parchment in red and black ink, calligraphy in black ink on aged paper giving instruction for raised gilding in books signed Graily Hewitt, Sep. 1915, and a print in black ink on white paper of a pointing hand.

Collection of photographic copies of George Henry paintings, mostly portraits. Most are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Some have typewritten labels. Some are stamped or labelled with "A.C. Cooper, Fine Art Photographer".

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.

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy and France. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Eugene Bourdon, Architecte, Diplome par le Gouvernement". Some photographs have handwritten titles on the cardboard below the photograph.

Collection of various animal prints including sheep, cows, horses, dogs, and deer with focus on different parts of the anatomy (full body, heads, horns, hoofs, tails, etc). Many prints with French labels. Some prints signed by Robert Hills (1769-1844).

Includes two copies of architectural sketches for an early English doorway, entrance to Chapter House, Glasgow Cathedral. Sketch is dated 28 January 1903, supplement to The Builder's Journal and Architectural Record, measured and drawn by Charles Forsyth. Also includes collection of architectural lithograph prints, sketches, and watercolours of various locations including Paris, Rome, Cairo, and throughout the UK, some by E. Hildebrandt. Two have a stamp on corner of work, "Department of Science and Art, Specimen presented to schools". Also includes coloured prints of various rooms in the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia. Views include halls, courtyard, indoor garden, holy vestibule, throne room. Labelled in Russian and French, some include English labels written in pencil. Also includes collection of printed architectural plans and designs including two ordinance surveys of Garnethill and City Centre/Sauchiehall St., three copies of a poster of "100 Years of British Architecture" by The Observer, a floor plan of the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, a poster of "James Caldwell & Co. Abbotsford Stained Glassworks" designs, and three small architectural sketches/plans/designs of Grey Friars Church in Edinburgh, Chartres Cathedral in France, and Candlish Memorial Church in Glasgow.

Collection of prints and sketches of flowers, fruits, and other plants. Includes empty portfolio used to store the collection of flower prints. Written in pencil on the front cover, "Photographs and Coloured Illustrations of Flowers".

Correspondence relating to the commercial exhibition of GSA student work at the Art Gallery of Toronto, Canada - includes: exhibition catalogue, transit receipts, description of a triptych, and inventory of all works sent.

Folder contains:

• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/1: (208A) projection platform/ sections: 1:25 & 1:5
• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/2: (255) elevation/ N. wall of hall showing bleachers
• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/3: elevation
• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/4:(113F) roof plan: 1:100
• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/5: lower ground floor plan: 1:100
• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/6: ground floor plan: 1:100
• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/7: section c-c/ thro' senate room: 1:50
• GKC/HT-DU/3/1/8: hall/ seating layouts: 1:50

Includes:

• El Punto de Media IVa Serie, Biblioteca D.M.C. [Spanish], n.d.
• Crochet Work 7th Series, D.M.C. Library, n.d.
• Hardanger by Penelope: A Needlecraft Publication, n.d.
• Brief Guide to the Turkish Woven Fabrics, Victoria and Albert Museum: Department of Textiles, 1923
• ammentraekssyning: Nye Monstre, 1954 [not english]
• Contemporary Scottish Embroidery, Exhibition catalogue, 1956
• Coloured Hardanger motifs, Coats sewing group book no.614, 1962
• Snow Crystals in Embroidery, Coats sewing group book no. 1076, 1968.

Digital images of The Cloth activities; trade show displays, fabric details, catwalks, editorial fashion shoots, records sleeves and book covers. Also includes images of Fraser Taylor at work in the studio and group portraits of The Cloth.

These images were received in digital format on 5 disks and 1 USB stick. Some but not all of the original photographs and items are held in the collection.

Folder contains:

• GKC/AYM/3/1/1: (1) site plan
• GKC/AYM/3/1/2: (2) plans, showing backstage lower floor and mezzanine, lower floor and stalls, gallery access level, and gallery bar and projector room level: 1/16"
• GKC/AYM/3/1/3: (3) plans, showing backstage upper floor and mezzanine, entrance foyer and restaurant at podium level, and section and part elevation of restaurant facade: 1/16"
• GKC/AYM/3/1/4: (4) sections AA to FF: 1/16"
• GKC/AYM/3/1/5: (5) elevations from Lindsay Drive and Shakespeare Drive: 1/16"
• GKC/AYM/3/1/6: (6) elevations from Barrie Drive and Ibsen River: 1/16".

Black and white photographs of needlework, possibly from the Embroidery & Woven Textile collection.

Most photos are inscribed with corresponding F collection number and some are inscribed with country of origin.

Photographs of examples of British needlework.Most photos are inscribed with corresponding GB collection number and some include a brief description of the item pictured.

Includes items from 16th-18th century.

Folder contains

• GKC/CG/3/13/1: (21) joinerwork/external: details tower window
• GKC/CG/3/13/2: plan/sects & elev: 1/8" to 1'0"
• GKC/CG/3/13/3: sedillia: 1/2".
• GKC/CG/3/13/4: (25) joinerwork/external: details tower roof
• GKC/CG/3/13/5:(23) link joinerwork/external: link roof details
• GKC/CG/3/13/6: (20) joinerwork/external: window details
• GKC/CG/3/13/7: (10) brickwork elevations
• GKC/CG/3/13/8: (32) church & presb plumberwork: drainage plan
• GKC/CG/3/13/9: (9) church foundation slab & floor sect
• GKC/CG/3/13/10:(26) church & presb joinerwork: details of trofdek roof
• GKC/CG/3/13/11:(11) plans & 1" details

Folder contains

• GKC/CG/3/12/1: proposed hall: key plan 1
• GKC/CG/3/12/2: garage cupboard
• GKC/CG/3/12/3: presb tiling
• GKC/CG/3/12/4: (1) details of R.C. columns supporting castellated roof beams
• GKC/CG/3/12/5: (2) plan
• GKC/CG/3/12/6: (3) elevations
• GKC/CG/3/12/7: (4) 1/8" sections
• GKC/CG/3/12/8: (5A) plan/section and detail
• GKC/CG/3/12/9: (8) elevation & 1" details
• GKC/CG/3/12/10:proposed hall: elevations & sections

Folder contains

• GKC/CG/3/10/1: paving: floor of church
• GKC/CG/3/10/2: baptistry screen wall
• GKC/CG/3/10/3: bapistry font details
• GKC/CG/3/10/4: details of sanctuary window
• GKC/CG/3/10/5: window details
• GKC/CG/3/10/6: details shelf brackets
• GKC/CG/3/10/7: shelf brackets
• GKC/CG/3/10/8: amended drawing of link roof on confessionals
• GKC/CG/3/10/9: details of confessionals
• GKC/CG/3/10/10: detail of front entrance screen;

Folder contains

• GKC/CG/3/8/1: (08/70) proposed alterations: church
• GKC/CG/3/8/2: (1) site plan
• GKC/CG/3/8/3: (08/70) proposed alterations: church: elevation to road
• GKC/CG/3/8/4: site plan showing proposed garage
• GKC/CG/3/8/5: (09/68) Tower window addtional bracing
• GKC/CG/3/8/6: (09/70) proposed alterations
• GKC/CG/3/8/7: (08/70) proposed alterations: church
• GKC/CG/3/8/8: (08/70) cross sections/ proposed alterations: church
• GKC/CG/3/8/9: (09/70) proposed alterations: church/ brickwork above finished floor level
• GKC/CG/3/8/10: coloured sketch of completed church.
• GKC/CG/3/8/0: church; missing?

Folder contains

• GKC/CG/3/3/1: (22) joinerwork: details of front window
• GKC/CG/3/3/2: (18) house external joinerwork: window/door details
• GKC/CG/3/3/3: (16) Presb: housekeepers fireplace details
• GKC/CG/3/3/4: (25A) tower roof: amended detail
• GKC/CG/3/3/5: (25) joinerwork (external) details of tower roof
• GKC/CG/3/3/6: (19) house external joinerwork: window details
• GKC/CG/3/3/7: (17) house external joinerwork: window details
• GKC/CG/3/3/8: (26) church/presb joinerwork: details of trofdek roof.
• GKC/CG/3/3/10: (23) link joiner work (external) link roof details

• GKC/CG/3/3/11: (21) house external joinerwork: tower window details;

  Tube contains:

• GKC/CG/3/3/9: (23) external joinerwork: window details
• GKC/CG/3/3/0: (20) missing?
• GKC/CG/3/3/0: (24) missing?