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A variety of drawings and graphic designs created by Gerard V. Murphy, a former student at The Glasgow School of Art in the 1930s. The diverse subjects of his drawings include animals, plants, architecture, human anatomy and figures. A subfonds titled 'Teaching examples' features his teaching materials as an art teacher at schools, intended for printmaking techniques and pattern design education.

Most items have been marked with his name or student registration numbers, assuming they were created during his time as a student at GSA. The dominant materials in his works are pencil and watercolour, worked on cartridge paper.

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

Collection includes:

• Menus and dinner invitation to artistic gatherings with a sketch by James E Christie
• London Sketch Club ephemera including menus, invitations, cards with sketches by Shepperson, W Lee Hank, Rene Butt and Jock Bere, 1902-1906
• F. Carruthers Gould ephemera containing invites to private views
• tudies for Pictures by J Moyr Smith, 1868
• Information on John Burnet, Architect, 1814-1901
• Photograph album, c1893

The photograph album contains photographs of "The Immortals", including Jessie Keppie, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Herbert MacNair, Frances Macdonald, Margaret Macdonald and others of their circle.

The Moyr Smith sketches are from Moyr Smith's first published book Studies in Pictures. Smith trained in Glasgow, becoming influenced by Alexander Thomson and Daniel Cottier, moving to London in 1864.

Of great importance in this collection is a sketchbook of drawings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The sketchbook, dating from the 1890s, consists of 19 drawings of flowers, furniture sketches, and interior sketches of Craigie Hall, Pollokshields, Glasgow.

7 works of art, undated.

This collection contains:

• Sketchbook - pencil drawings: landscape and portrait [15 folios], 1931-1932
• Sketchbook - pencil drawings: landscape and portrait [15 folios], 1933
• Sketchbook - pencil drawings: landscape and portrait [8 folios], 1936-1937
• Sketchbook - pencil drawings: landscape and portrait, sketches of costume [38 folios], 1938
• Sketchbook - generally portraits [46 folios], 1940-1965

The papers listed here are the records of three private commissions undertaken by James Fulton between 1909 and 1912, while he was resident in London. The papers include correspondence with the clients, builders and tradesmen. There are rough plans only for the house for F. Hall Gibson, who appears to have been a friend of Fulton's family.

The Anderson family archive includes material of 5 of its members, namely the sisters Violet Meikle (1873-?), Daisy Agnes McGlashan (1879-1968), Daisy's husband William Smith Anderson (1877-1929) and their two daughters Daisy M Anderson (1910-1996) and Agnes Violet Neish (nee Anderson) (c1912-2005).

The Anderson Family archive contains family papers, sketchbooks, photographs and letters from 1860 to 1969.

The archive contains a number of sketchbooks kept by family members. Those belonging to the women contain flower drawings and schemes for ornamentation whilst William Anderson's books reflect his life as a commercial traveller for an ironfounder's firm and contain scenes from London and elsewhere, as well as technical drawings and plans. As many of the members of Daisy Anderson's family attended the Glasgow School of Art, the collection throws light on the work of the School from the 1880s-1950s.

Additionally the collection includes correspondence, newscuttings and photographs. Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014, and has since undergone conservation.

This collection contains architectural sketches that formed part of John Hinshelwood's training as a student at The Glasgow School of Art.

These include:

• The Doric Order, 1926
• Time sketch for a Perfume Shop, Park Lane, Stranraer, Scotland, 1927-1928
• Design for a Garden Pavilion, 1927-1928
• Design for a pavilion. 0.5 inch detail, 1927-1928
• A Memorial to a Statesman, 2 copies, c1920s

The collection is comprised of Lewis Ballantine's own works of art such as life drawings, self portraits, design work and sketchbooks, and photographs, as well as sketchbooks and notebooks that belonged to his mother and father.

The work in the collection by Lewis Ballantine forms a valuable record of his time at the Glasgow School of Art. They show the development of his work as an artist, and provide an example of the type of work that Drawing and Painting students were required to produce during this period.

Lewis Ballantine's mother, Alice Longmuir Nisbet was herself at Glasgow School of Art in the 1930s, and was involved in the Socialist Art Circle. The sketchbooks in this collection also contain works by other members of the group such as Stuart Henderson, Jimmy Morton, James ("Jimmy") Ogilvie, W. C. Thompson and John McLean. The photographs in the collection picture Alice Longmuir Ballantine and John ("Jack") Hendry Ballantine, and Lewis Ballantine's maternal grandfather, Robert Dow Nisbet.

Collection includes:

• Notebooks belonging to Robert Dow Nisbet, 1930s
• Sketchbook belonging to Robert Dow Nisbet, 1930s
• Sketchbook of Jack Hendry Ballantine, 1930s
• Sketchbook of Alice Longmuir Nisbet, includes sketches from other members of the Socialist Art Circle, 1936
• "Dun Breatann" Sketchbook of Lewis Ballantine, 1966
• "History of Costume" Sketchbook of Lewis Ballantine, 1967
• Photographs of Robert Dow Nisbet, Alice Nisbet, c1945, Jack Hendry Ballantine c1970, Alice and Jack Ballantine, June 1995.
• Correspondence to Alice Nisbet, 4 letters, 1938-1995

An "Autographs" book containing pencil, ink and paint drawings and sketches accompanied by signatures. Signatures include: M. Kerr, Anette Jackson, Mary B. Forster, N. Hebblethwaite, M. Ridge, J Hyde, and B. Dixon. Also included is a page of signatures entitled "Form III Upper".

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

This collection contains:

• Notebooks, a sketchbook, scrapbooks, and student work from John Walter Lindsay's time at The Glasgow School of Art, 1943-1950
• Recollections of staff & students and his time at The Glasgow School of Art, 1990s
• Scrapbook giving an account of his travels following the award of the Haldane Travel Scholarship, 1950
• Miscellaneous magazine cuttings concerning architecture, c1950s-1990s
• Folder arranged by Lindsay containing material relating to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1968-1999
• Folder arranged by Lindsay containing correspondence, 1968-2006
• Photographs of Keppie Henderson Architects building models, c1950s-1990s
• Folder arranged by Lindsay containing material relating to his architectural career, c1940s-1990s

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.

The collection consists of job files, photographs, and architectural drawings and plans related to Easthall Solar Demonstration Project.

Notes and folio referring to the Art Course for Primary Teachers at The Glasgow School of Art. Alastair Shanks attended two of these courses. The notes are intended for use with complete beginners and include lessons on shape, light and shade as well as colour. A two page desciption of the following notes has been provided by Alastair Shanks. The folio of drawings that follow are executed in a variety of materials from pencil to pastel and act as illustrations for various lessons that may be taught.

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

Fashion illustrations and press cuttings of Glasgow-based artist Margaret Oliver Brown, c1951-1958.

Student Art History notebook, contains mainly writings on Egyptian Art and Architecture, Medieval Christian Art, Flemish Art, English Art. Notebook also contains some illustrations.

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

Includes:

• fashion and jewellery sketches and illustrations
• product catalogues for companies such as McDonalds Ltd, Watt Brothers and Whitneys Ltd featuring Garcia Hunter's fashion illustrations
• newscuttings featuring advertisements using Garcia Hunter's illustrations
• annotated photographs of Garcia Hunter
• correspondence.

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.

A collection of sketches, designs, photographs and lithographs by Donald Melvin completed during his time as a student at Glasgow School of Art in the 1960s.
Includes work carried out as part of courses such as, for example, Interior Design, the History of Furniture, the 2nd Year General Course, the Pre-Diploma /Foundation Course and Woodcarving.

Also includes sketches carried out during GSA summer schools abroad in Florence and in Norway, and materials relating to extra-curricular activities such as photographs of productions staged by GSA Dramatic Club and Christmas ball posters.

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

A small collection of work in design and ornamentation produced by Jeanne (Jane) Wilson during her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art from 1930 to 1934. Collection includes:

• Printed page of images detailing student work, [1932]
• Printed page of photographs of female students outside GSA, 1934
• Hand-bound booklet of written work titled ‘Notes on the History of Illumination’, [1930-1934]
• Circular paint and ink decorative design featuring various repetitive marks, shapes and a floral motif [1930-1934]
• Large ring-bound, handmade book of written work titled ‘History of Ornament’ [1930-1934]

A collection of graphic design work, product design prototypes, life drawings and graded coursework by Lindsay Wadey (née Winning), completed during her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art from 1963 to 1967. Includes work carried out as part of courses in the Graphics department and on the Section 5 course under Ted Odling. Material spans the entirety of her student career, including final projects and degree show work.

Collection of drawings relating to the student and commerical work of Kenneth Murray Fraser and his brother, fellow architect James Lovat Hosack Fraser.

Contains architectural work completed by Kenneth Murray Fraser while a student at the Glasgow School of Art.

Contains life drawings by Kenneth Murray Fraser, completed during High School and at the Glasgow School of Art.

Variety of materials relating to the works of Dorothy Doddrell, including designs relating to the creation of First World War Roll of Honours; designs created by Doddrell; life drawing studies; and reference materials.

Variety of artworks created by Dorothy Doddrell, relating to Rolls of Honour, life drawings and sketches, and other designs

Variety of works created by Dorothy Doddrell relating to the Rolls of Honour of The Glasgow School of Art, Busby Parish Church, and Stevenson Memorial Church.

Illuminated manuscript page mounted on paper. 'D Doddrell, No. 151' written in upper right corner. Lower left corner has a The Glasgow School of Art tag for student work, dating the piece to 1913-14 and attributing it to Dorothy Doddrell.

Originally located inside folder (DC 094/1/2/1).

Small card. Calligraphy design on cover with illuminated initial. The Glasgow School of Art tag in the lower right corner dates the work to the academic session 1915-16, and the artist as Dorothy Doddrell.

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

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 variety of loose artworks and six sketchbooks completed by Mary Ramsay, including life drawings, portraits, architectural studies, designs, prints, and illustrations. Some of these items are dated to her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art. Most items are pencil on paper, with a few further studies in paint. This collection also includes a portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4) and personal papers (DC 110/3).

This collection includes one item by Jessie Wilson (DC 110/1/1/18), another student of The Glasgow School of Art, with whom Mary Ramsay and Margaret Macdonald started a pottery decorating business at The Studio, Strathyre, in 1926.

A variety of artworks completed by Mary Ramsay, including life drawings, portraits, architectural studies, designs, prints, and illustrations. Some of these items are dated to her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art. Most items are pencil on paper, with a few further studies in paint.

This subfond includes one item by Jessie Wilson (DC 110/1/1/18), another student of The Glasgow School of Art, with whom Mary Ramsay and Margaret Macdonald started a pottery decorating business at The Studio, Strathyre, in 1926.

A variety of life drawings and portraits completed by Mary Ramsay. Some of these items are dated to her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art. Most items are pencil on paper, with a few further studies in paint.

This series includes one item by Jessie Wilson, another student of The Glasgow School of Art, with whom Mary Ramsay and Margaret Macdonald started a pottery decorating business at The Studio, Strathyre, in 1926.

Study of female nude, from behind. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, but the date is not recorded.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a female nude, standing. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1914-1915 session, and Mr Law as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a female nude, seated and leaning over a desk. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and D F Wilson as the teacher.

On the reverse of this item is a drawing of a female nude, standing, in pencil - possibly a sketch for DC 110/1/1/5.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Anatomical study of the muscular system of a standing figure. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and Mr Dunlop as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Anatomical study of the skeletal system of a standing figure, featuring labels. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and Mr Dunlop as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1914-1915 session, Mr Mainds as the teacher, and Jessie Wilson as the artist.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of seated male. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and Mr D F Wilson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of male nude, from behind. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of seated woman in robes. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and Professor Wilson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Portrait of a woman wearing a bonnet. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1914-1915 session, and Mr Law as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of standing male. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4)].

Study and sketch of seated girl. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female nude, seated and holding a cross. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Ogilvie as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female nude, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Mainds as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study and sketch of female nude, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and D F Wilson as the teacher.

On the reverse of this item is a sketch of a female nude.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study and sketch of female nude, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Ogilvie as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a costumed female, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Robinson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of male nude, from behind.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).