Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Le Krak Des Chevaliers

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawing of a simplified plan of Le Krak Des Chevaliers showing the main features and locations of the entry gateway, upper gateway, talus (a sloping wall), posterns (back doors), chapel, barbican (outer defence), and others. The written information focuses on the defence plan.

Platt, Christopher

Le Krak Des Chevaliers: fortress function

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawings of Le Krak Des Chevaliers views describing its fortress function. The eight-century old Krak stands high on a hill with steep cliffs on the east, west and north sides. the more gentle southern side is protected by a moat.

Platt, Christopher

'le magazine de BANG BANG'

Part of Records of the Glasgow School of Art Students' Representative Council and GSA Student's Association

Copy of 'le magazine de BANG BANG', Thursday July 29, 2004. This magazine appears to be a German student magazine.

The Glasgow School of Art

Leaflet for an exhibition called "Inclined to Design"

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Leaflet for an exhibition of work by four local students architects from the Mackintosh School of Architecture. The is called "Inclined to Design", and the leaflet explains the concept behind the exhibit which is built on the idea of architectural drawings as paintings and sculptures rather than just as end products for buildings, following London and New York architectural drawings that sold as paintings. The leaflet has the signatures of the four architects (students): Alan Fullarton, Brain Hendry, Christopher Platt, and Richard Robb. The leaflet made by a printed white paper attached to hard sheet.

Platt, Christopher

Leather book cover

GSAA/EPH/11/3/3
Item
15th century to 17th century

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

Leather bound book cover with ornate incised decoration on front and inside cover with gilding and red and blue pigment. Exposed paper underneath leather shows Arabic lettering.

*Not available / given

Lecture Notes from Scottish Architect James Salmon

DC 055
Collection
c1909

Notebook containing lecture notes and a letter to James Salmon from Frances Newbery. Also includes several sheets of notes on loose paper.

Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.

Salmon, James

Lectures by Francis Lorne

DC 079
Collection
1930-1948

Collection of typewritten notes for lectures on architecture by Francis Lorne of Burnet, Tait & Lorne.

Lorne, Francis

Lending Museum Loose Material

GSAA/ISE/4/6
Folder
1914-1939

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

Loose material including receipts and statement of particulars regarding the lending museum scheme.

*Not available / given

Letter from 'Uncle Tosh'

Part of Mackintosh Art, Design and Architecture Collection

Letter written by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and addressed to Cameron Davidson, son of William Davidson when in the South of France. Letter dated 24 December 1898 and sent from 140 Bath Street, Glasgow.

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie

Letter from 'Uncle Tosh' (Version 1)

Part of Mackintosh Art, Design and Architecture Collection

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie

Letter from 'Uncle Tosh' (Version 2)

Part of Mackintosh Art, Design and Architecture Collection

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie

Letter of congratulations to The Glasgow School of Art from John Byrne, artist

DC 027
Collection
06 Jan 1995

An A4 size letter featuring watercolour paintings commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Glasgow School of Art , 6 January 1995.

Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.

Byrne, John

Letter received by Simmonds from David Glen

GSAA/DIR/4/18
Item
15 Oct 1885

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

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

*Not available / given

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/14
Item
23 Jul 1885

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

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

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/19
Item
21 Oct 1885

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

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

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/15
Item
03 Aug 1885

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

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

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/16
Item
29 Aug 1885

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

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

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/17
Item
08 Sep 1885

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

Refers to the GSA janitor's salary, etc.

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/21
Item
20 Nov 1885

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

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

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

GSAA/DIR/4/23
Item
01 Dec 1885

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

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

*Not available / given

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary

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

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

Catterns, Edward Railton

Letter received by Simmonds from Edward Catterns, GSA Secretary