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Artworks, design pieces and architectural designs related to Glasgow School of Art staff and students.

Items include

• oil paintings
• ilk screen prints
• lithograph prints
• prints
• photographs
• sketches
• sketch books
• drawings
• watercolours
• collage
• metalwork, sculpture and ceramics.

Almost all works are by former students and staff or figures related to the history of The Glasgow School of Art. The earliest pieces date from the 16th century and later examples have been purchased from recent Degree Shows. The work is in a variety of media and includes drawings, paintings, prints, sketchbooks, furniture and sculpture. Artists represented include many key figures and the most influential and successful students.

There are also several works from former tutors including Neil Dallas Brown, David Donaldson and Fred Selby, alongside contemporary works by students, donated or purchased at degree show. Key works include those by: Maurice Greiffenhagen, Francis Newbery, John Quinton Pringle, Benno Schotz, Ian Fleming and James D Robertson. Suites of note include large collections of Joan Eardley sketches and paintings, Joan Palmer prints, and architectural drawings by Eugene Bourdon.

Artworks, primarily on paper.

Includes GSA student work such as sketchbooks and loose sketches, collages and textile samples.

Fraser Taylor student sketches and collages for various student projects experimenting with media. Collages of preparatory designs for printed textiles of various media including layers of tissue papers, glassine paper, foam pieces, tracing paper with crayon, inks, dyes and mono print. Textile samples of figure studies with gouache paint, ink and collage areas in various medium. Designs for printed textiles in acrylic and pen on paper with areas of collage. Sketches of landscape and figure studies, pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, glue, acrylic and watercolour on paper. With hand written titles, dates and notes. 44 sheets various dimensions varying from 296 x 210 mm to 740 x 555 mm. Some mounted on card. The items are very fragile with
some collage elements, flaking of the friable media such as gouache and acrylic paints.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation took place in 2018. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

This collection includes works by a number of artists, designers and architects associated with Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including his wife Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, his sister-in-law Frances Macdonald MacNair and his sister-in-law's husband Herbert MacNair. These works include textiles, designs, and four volumes of a Glasgow School of Art student publication called The Magazine, as well as several individual watercolours now separated from the publication. The collection also includes a number of models for proposed architectural schemes by Mackintosh.

GSA Archives and Collections hold 216 audiovisual files, covering a range of topics and a wide date range. The audiovisual material has been created both by GSA and by external organisations, such as the BBC (television and radio), STV and ITV, other educational institutions and the Scottish Arts Council. Media in the collection include 16mm films, 35mm films, audio cassettes, audio CDs, CD Rom, DV cassette, DVD, Floppy disk, Reel to reel audios, Super 8 film, U-matic films, VHS tapes and Video 8 tapes. The audiovisual files pertain to topics including the GSA Fashion and Degree Shows, and Activities Week; students discussing their work; lectures by architects; presentations by, and interviews and conversations with, GSA alumni; centenary of the Mackintosh Building; Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh; plays; and documentaries on GSA. Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers. As at August 2017, only the fashion show audiovisual material has been catalogued. The remaining uncatalogued material is therefore not currently accessible for researchers.

Blazer which was worn as part of a uniform by a student at The Glasgow School of Art.

Glasgow School of art Third Year Printed Textiles sketchbook labelled 'Botanic Gardens 1969'. Abstract designs.

Photocopied A4 sheet, possibly from 'Fifteen Degrees plus', with images and artist statement by David Band.

Fifteen Degrees Plus, a student publication from the GSA Textile department. Features information on students and their work.

Photocopied A4 sheet, possibly from 'Fifteen Degrees plus', with images and artist statement by Fraser Taylor.

Textiles and student papers from Fraser Taylor's time at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) as an undergraduate student.

Three rusty nails from the Mackintosh Building, bound with cotton rust-dyed tape. Inspired by the 2014 fire in the Mackintosh Building. Stored along with textiles (NMC/1962C & D) in presentation box (NMC/1962A).

Presentation box containing bound nails (NMC/1962B) and rust-dyed textiles (NMC/1962C & D) inspired by the 2014 Mackintosh Building fire.

Rust-dyed and heat-manipulated crepe satin. Inspired by the 2014 fire in the Mackintosh Building. Stored along with nails (NMC/1962B) and textile (NMC/1962C) in presentation box (NMC/1962A).

Rust-dyed crepe de chine. Inspired by the 2014 fire in the Mackintosh Building. Stored along with nails (NMC/1962B) and textile (NMC/1962D) in presentation box (NMC/1962A).

Black and white fashion photograph of two models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model on left wears helmet, has large pads on shoulder and garment with buckles and loose trousers gathered at the waist. Model on right wears dark padded garment with ties between knees.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears shoulder pads and trousers with buckle features and padded attachments which match the shoulder pads. Model stands against backdrop of geometric textile which matches the textile on their chest.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model in garment that blends seamlessly into background.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model stands with back to camera, wearing dress with dark and patterned panels, and tie details.

Square black and white fashion photograph of two models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model on left holds helmet under arm, has large pads on shoulder and garment with buckles and loose trousers gathered at the waist. Model on right wears garment with padded upper half and ties.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing dress made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model is holding a spotlight in front of her, aiming it at the ground. Pattern on dress and textile background is geometric.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Female model wearing a deconstructed jumpsuit.

Black and white fashion photograph of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Two models wear trousers with leather details, shoulder padding and straps in fabric tape.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears geometric dress which matches textile backdrop and holds her arm in a 'sling'/pocket/layering feature.

Fashion photographs of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Two models, one dark haired, one fair haired, wear chunky sectioned garments, featuring straps/ties in fabric tape, and stand back to back.

Fashion photographs of models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. This photograph overlays images from two or more negatives and features two models wearing contrasting light and dark dresses. Each model appears facing both forward and back. The images also features a spotlight.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model wearing deconstructed jumpsuit against matching backdrop.

Black and white fashion photograph of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears trouser with leather details and shoulder padding.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model wearing black garment against white backdrop.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears dark dress with single pale tie detail on front, and tie details down sides.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Two models, in deconstructed jumpsuits, pose almost as reflections of one another.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model holds arm out to side and other arm on hip. The garment features straps/ties and a semi-circular hoop detail.

Fashion photographs of model in white dress and gloves made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Possibly in Mackintosh Building. Black and white photograph, portrait.

Fashion photograph of model in white sleeveless shirt and trousers. Colour photograph, portrait.

Fashion portraits of pierrot style design, 2 different models and locations. Possible Alexander ‘Greek’ Thompson building. Colour photographs, portrait and landscape. 3 photographs.

Arc of painted textile design, mounted within paper. Monogram on the lower right of textile attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell. Interior annotation further attributes the work to Dorothy Doddrell at The Glasgow School of Art. Sticker on the back attributes work to D. Doddrell.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

A collection of 27 mounted boards with hand-drawn designs for shawls, featuring the Kashmir cypress cone or 'Paisley' pattern.

A collection of 6 mounted boards with hand-drawn, hand-painted designs for shawls, featuring the Kashmir cypress cone or 'Paisley' pattern.

A collection of work by textile designer Sylvia Chalmers, comprising Glasgow School of Art student material; work-related designs and sketches; magazine clippings; calligraphy samples; a programme for an exhibition titled "A centenary exhibition to celebrate the founding of the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists in 1882"; photographs; textiles such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, tea towels, kerchiefs, curtains and a banner; and textile design samples.

A collection of work by Dorothy C Smith including Glasgow School of Art student material and teacher training college material.

Includes:
GSA student notebooks

• teacher training notebooks from her time at Jordanhill teacher training college
• essays
• architectural drawings
• figure drawings
• printed designs
• paper-cut work
• leaf prints
• designs for repeat prints
• embroidery designs
• hadow work designs
• designs for embroidered textiles
• embroidery samplers
• embroidery samples
• a wooden stool with embroidered top
• a poster
• material relating to the proposed publication "Designing for Embroidery"
• material relating to the "Unbroken Thread" exhibition
• publications related to the Needlework Development Scheme

Collection includes artworks and sketchbooks made by Jimmy Cosgrove as a student at the Glasgow School of Art; while working as a Tutor and the Director of the Glasgow School of Art; and afterwards, including work relating to the House for an Art Lover, and documenting travels across Europe, North America, and Mexico.

A collection of Kath Whyte's personal papers which comprises:

• Family papers, press cuttings and photographs, c1909-1981
• School certificates, c1922
• Correspondence, 1927-1996
• Early sketches and drawings, 1920s
• ketchbooks, notebooks, photographs and correspondence from Gray's School of Art, c1922-1947
• Personal correspondence, 1922-1996
• National Identification Card, 1943
• Travel diary, c1940s
• Lecture notes, sketchbooks and notebooks, 1948-1974
• Assorted textile samples, sketch books and notebooks, 1950s-1970s
• Examples of weaving by Kath Whyte and her pupils, c1950s-1970s
• Diaries 1974-1988 and miscellaneous books owned by Kath Whyte
• Photographs (professional and personal), 1909-1996
• MBE medal and associated correspondence and photograph
• Extensive collection of undated slides
• Exhibition catalogues
• Textile and design pieces, c1930s-1970s

This material may contain sensitive information about individuals that is protected by the Data Protection Act. Until this material has been checked for sensitive information, it will not be available for researchers. Once this Data Protection work is complete the collection will be open for access, however any sensitive information will be closed and inaccessible for 75 years from the date of creation.

This collection contains the research materials of Liz Arthur used in writing 'Robert Stewart : Design 1946 - 95'.

It includes:

• copies of press cuttings and ephemera relating to Robert Stewart
• correspondence and notes relating to the book and associated exhibition held at Glasgow School of Art in 2003
• photographs, strip negatives and slide negatives of Robert Stewart's works
• and a small number of Robert Stewart's original works, including Christmas cards and textiles.

This material may contain sensitive information about individuals that is protected by the Data Protection Act. Until this material has been checked for sensitive information, it will not be available for researchers. Once this Data Protection work is complete the collection will be open for access, however any sensitive information will be closed and inaccessible for 75 years from the date of creation.

This poster advertised a lecture given by Gerry Taylor, a designer who worked for Scottsass Associati and Memphis in Milan. This was a design consultancy run by Ettore Scottsass which specialised in large scale architectural projects reflecting the style of the Memphis artistic movement which was prevalant at that time. Scottsass employed a number of designers from different backgrounds of which Gerry Taylor was one. The lecture was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on Monday the 16th of May.

This poster advertised a lecture given by fashion and textiles designer Zandra Rhodes who is known for her dramatic designs and bold use of colour. The lecture was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on Wednesday the 6th of May 1981.