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Includes:

• Agreements with measurer, architects and clerk of works, 1897-1907
• pecification of material, 1907
• general conditions of contracts, 1907
• lists of tradesmen and contractors invited to tender 1907
• GOV/5/5/1: Signed agreement by Robert Scott to undertake the duties of Measurer, 20 Apr 1897
• GOV/5/5/2: Appointment of architects, Jan 1906-Mar 1907
• GOV/5/5/3: Signed agreement by Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh to conditions [with enclosure written by Mr Burnet, an architect],  1 Feb 1907
• GOV/5/5/4: Extracts on condition of appointment of architects, Feb 1907
• GOV/5/5/5: General Specification of material for the Extension, 1907
• GOV/5/5/6: GSA Extensions & Alterations: General Conditions of Contracts, 1907
• GOV/5/5/7: List of contractors invited to tender, 1907
• GOV/5/5/8: List of tradesmen invited to tender, 1907
• GOV/5/5/9: Signed agreement by Robert Scott & Son to conditions as to appointment as Measurers [4 items], Mar 1907
• GOV/5/5/10: Correspondence & testimonials re: the appointment of John Montgomery as Clerk of Works for the new building [5 items], 1907

Correspondence from the Glasgow City Chambers to Glasgow School of Art requesting a return of information about the meetings of the Board of Governors Committees and Sub-Committees and attendances of the members, 1904. Includes a return from Glasgow School of Art about this matter, 15 Nov 1906.

RESTRICTED ACCESS: Some files contain personal information and will therefore remain closed for 75 years. Correspondence files of Douglas Percy Bliss. Includes 'in' letters with copies of replies from Bliss attached. Includes correspondence about many aspects of directing the Art School, for example providing references for graduated students, advice for prospective students, and corresponding with the other main Art Colleges and Schools in Scotland. Also includes correspondence with Art Societies and Institutions throughout Britain, and letters inviting figures in the Art world to come and lecture at the School. See the catalogue below for a more detailed description of what is contained within the correspondence files. Files as follows: DIR/12/1/1: Correspondence, 1946 DIR/12/1/2: Correspondence, 1947 DIR/12/1/3: Correspondence, 1947-1948 DIR/12/1/4: Correspondence, 1948 DIR/12/1/5: Correspondence, 1949 DIR/12/1/6: Correspondence, 1950 DIR/12/1/7: Correspondence, 1951 DIR/12/1/8: Correspondence, 1952 DIR/12/1/9: Correspondence, 1953 DIR/12/1/10: Correspondence, 1954 DIR/12/1/11: Correspondence, 1955 DIR/12/1/12: Correspondence, 1956 DIR/12/1/13: Correspondence, 1957-1958 DIR/12/1/14: Correspondence, 1958-1959 DIR/12/1/15: Correspondence, 1959-1960 DIR/12/1/16: Correspondence, 1960-1961 DIR/12/1/17: Correspondence, 1961-1962 DIR/12/1/18: Correspondence, 1962-1963 DIR/12/1/19: Correspondence, 1963-1964 DIR/12/1/20: Later Correspondence, 1964-1971

Correspondence between the Secretary to the Board of Governors and Governors about matters such as term of office, membership, guides for Governors, new Governors, membership of committees, and resignations.

Harry Barnes' correspondence with and papers relating to other Higher Education institutions and other Art Colleges. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/16/1: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, 1964-1971 DIR/13/16/2: Edinburgh College of Art, 1964-1969 DIR/13/16/3: Glasgow College of Building and Printing, 1976 DIR/13/16/4: University of Glasgow, 1964-1981 DIR/13/16/5: Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen, 1964-1969 DIR/13/16/6: Royal College of Art, 1964-1974 DIR/13/16/7: The University of Strathclyde, 1964-1979 DIR/13/16/8: Other Art Colleges and Schools, 1964-1970

File of correspondence between E. R. Catterns, Secretary to the Glasgow School of Art, and Sir Henry Craik, of the Scotch Education Department, about matters such as grants, salaries, and an extract of the minutes of the Committee of Council on Education in Scotland, 15 Aug 1898.

Minutes of Course Committees that report to the Academic Council. Includes Course Committees for: Joint BA (Hons)/ Master of Fine Art; MFA; BA (Hons) Design/ Master of Design; Design; M.Des; BA (Hons) Design; First Year Co-ordinating Committee. Minutes cover subjects such as: Quality of Learning and Teaching (QLT) surveys and student experience; learning resources; external examiners; the Institutional Review; seminars; student representatives; intake figures; equipment; materials; coursework; and student statistics. Minutes as follows: AC/3/6/1: Folder of Minutes for Course Committees, sessions 1992/93- 1993/94 (1 folder)

Course Handbooks that record information about the courses on offer at the Glasgow School of Art. The Course Handbooks are also sometimes referred to as 'Course Documents' and a few are labelled as 'Course Regulations'. These documents include information about aims and objectives, admission, progression, course rationale, structure, assessment, external examiners, reading lists, the final examination procedure, and course evaluation. Handbooks as follows: AC/4/2/1: Regulations for the BA/BA (Hons) Course in Design, Nov 1985 (1 document) AC/4/2/2: Regulations for the BA/BA (Hons) Course in Fine Art, May 1986 (1 document) AC/4/2/3: Regulations, BA/BA (Hons) Fine Art, Jun 1988 (1 document) AC/4/2/4: MA Design, Course Document, Sep 1988 (1 document) AC/4/2/5: School of Design & Craft, BA (Honours) Design Handbook, c1989 (1 document) AC/4/2/6: BA (Hons) Fine Art, Definitive Course Document, 1990 (1 document) AC/4/2/7: BA (Hons) Fine Art, Course Document, 1990 (1 document) AC/4/2/8: MA Fine Art Course Document, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/4/2/9: MA Design Course Document, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/4/2/10: BA (Hons) Design Course Document, draft/working copy that has sections cut out from some pages, c1992 (1 document) AC/4/2/11: BA (Hons) Design Course Document, master copies for reprinting, 1992 (1 folder) AC/4/2/12: School of Fine Art, MFA Course Handbook, 1993-1994 (1 document) AC/4/2/13: Master of Design Course Document, photocopy, Jan 1994 (1 document) AC/4/2/14: BA (Hons) Design, Course Document, loose original, 1994 (1 folder) AC/4/2/15: School of Fine Art, BA (Hons) Fine Art Course Document, 1994 (1 document) AC/4/2/16: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Art and Design in Organisational Contexts Course Document, Jun 1995 (1 document) AC/4/2/17: Course Document BA (Hons) Design, c1996 (1 document) AC/4/2/18: Master of Design Course Handbook, session 1998-1999 (1 document) AC/4/2/19: Master of Design Course Document, Feb 2000 (1 document with 4 enclosures at the back) AC/4/2/20: Master of Design revised Course Document, photocopy, c2000 (1 document)

Documents regarding the planning of courses including minutes from course planning meetings and course proposal documents. Course Proposals are also sometimes referred to as 'Course Validation' documents. Proposal documents contain information such as the planned start date, duration, and sponsor of the course; course rationale and aims; curriculum; student intake; resources required; sample course documents; and appendices such as staff CVs; proforma for 'programme of study'; guidelines for external examiners; and letters of support. Documents as follows: AC/4/1/1: Proposal for Conversion Courses, c1980 (1 document) AC/4/1/2: Proposal for Architecture/Industrial & Environmental Design Joint First Year Course, Mar 1986 (1 document) AC/4/1/3: Proposal for a Postgraduate Course Leading to the Award of M. F. A. (Master/Mistress of Fine Art), 1986 (3 documents): (a) Stage A Submission to the Scottish Education Department, May 1986, in terms of "Advanced Course Approval Mechanism (ACAM), March 1986, Draft No. 3 (1 document) (b) Stage B Submission in terms of "Advanced Course Approval Mechanism" (ACAM), March 1986, to the Scottish Education Department, The final document for the validating body, the CNAA, Dec 1986, MFA Draft 1 (1 document) (c) Stage B Submission in terms of "Advanced Course Approval Mechanism" (ACAM), March 1986, to the Scottish Education Department, The final document for the validating body, the CNAA, Dec 1986, MFA Draft 2 (1 document) AC/4/1/4: Proposal for Postgraduate Course Leading to the Award of MA Fine Art, Jun 1987 (1 document) AC/4/1/5: Papers for the planning of proposed BA (Hons) Social Applications of Art & Design including: minutes of the Course Planning Committee; correspondence about meetings and planning the course; course specification proforma document; information about the proposed course; and planning workshop papers, 1990-1992 (1 folder) AC/4/1/6: BA Art & Design, A Course Proposal, First Draft, annotated copy with the name 'Ewan Hainey' handwritten on the front, Apr 1991 (1 document) AC/4/1/7: A Proposal for a Master's Degree in Design by Personal Project, School of Design and Craft, Mar 1993 (1 document) AC/4/1/8: Master of Design, Course Validation Document, Oct 1993 (1 document) AC/4/1/9: Documents for Glasgow School of Art courses in conjunction with the University of Glasgow School of Education, 1997 (1 folder): (a) Glasgow School of Art and University of Glasgow School of Education, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Art, Design and Architecture in Education, Course Proposal, Mar 1997 (1 document) (b) Glasgow School of Education Postgraduate Courses prospectus, 1997-1998 (1 document) AC/4/1/10: Bachelor of Design with Honours: BDes(Hons), Master of European Design: MDes, from the School of Design and Craft, and including input from the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Social Sciences at the Univeristy of Glasgow, 1999 (3 documents): (a) External Validation document, Feb 1999 (b) Validation document, Jun 1999 (c) Appendices, Feb 1999

Files of documents regarding reviews of GSA Courses and Schools. Includes Course Reviews, Progress Reviews, and Critical Appraisals. Reviews include information such as samples of student surveys, samples of External Examiners' Reports, annual reporting information, student statistics, and visitors to the course. Files as follows: AC/5/7/1: Document explaining the Course Monitoring, Review and Validation process at the Art School, c1980 (1 document) AC/5/7/2: Glasgow School of Art: Progress Report on Fine Art, Design, Liberal Studies/History, July 1982 (1 document) AC/5/7/3: Glasgow School of Art Progress Review 1985, BA(Hons) Fine Art; BA(Hons) Design; MA Design (3 documents): (a) Part 1: General Submission; First Year Studies; Historical & Critical Studies; Library (b) Part 2: BA(Hons) Fine Art (c) Part 3: BA(Hons) Design; MA Design AC/5/7/4: MA Design, Progress Review 1986-1987 (1 document) AC/5/7/5: Course Monitoring and Review, 1989-1990, School of Fine Art, collection of papers e.g. Course Committee meeting papers, and Monitoring Meeting papers (1 document) AC/5/7/6: Glasgow School of Art, School of Fine Art, Course Monitoring & Review, BA(Hons) Fine Art, 1990 (1 document) AC/5/7/7: Glasgow School of Art, BA(Hons) Fine Art, Course Review Document for the visit on 13 Nov 1990, draft copy (1 bundle) AC/5/7/8: Glasgow School of Art, BA(Hons) Design, Critical Appraisal Documentation for the Internal Review of 15 Jan 1991 (1 document) AC/5/7/9: Glasgow School of Art School of Design and Craft BA(Honours) Design, Progress Review 1991 (1 document) AC/5/7/10: MA Fine Art Critical Appraisal, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/5/7/11: MA Design Critical Appraisal, c1991-1992 (1 document) AC/5/7/12: File of Fine Art Self Assessments, April 1994 (1 folder) For courses: Painting; Printmaking; Sculpture; M.F.A.; Core and Contextual Studies, First Year Studies; and draft copy of Fine Art Handbook AC/5/7/13: Glasgow School of Art, Review of BA(Hons) in Fine Art, 1996 (4 documents): (a) Document 1: Review of BA(Hons) in Fine Art, Documentation (b) Document 2: BA(Hons) Fine Art Course Document (c) Document 3: School of Fine Art Annual Report, 1994/1995 (d) Document 4: School of Fine Art Proposed Academic Plan, 1994-1998 AC/5/7/14: Glasgow School of Art, Review of BA(Hons) in Design, 1996 (4 documents): (a) Document 1: Review of BA(Hons) in Design, Documentation (b) Document 2: Glasgow School of Art Prostectus, 1995/1996 (c) Document 3: School of Design and Craft Annual Report session 1994/1995 (d) Document 4: Design School Academic Plan, Session 1995/1996 AC/5/7/15: Folder of papers regarding the Review of Product Design Engineering, 1996 (1 folder) Includes documents such as: memos; list of panel members; list of documentation; summary of the Course Leader's paper; extracts from the student handbook; samples of External Examiners' Reports; samples of Annual Course Monitoring Reports; Course organisation; Performance Indicator data; samples of student feedback. AC/5/7/16: Review of Year 2 Department of Visual Communication, 11 Mar 1999 (1 folder) Includes papers and documents such as: handouts; report of a meeting about the review; notes and memos about the meeting; timetable for the meeting; School of Design and Craft, Review of Learning and Teaching, Strategic Change Report; samples of student project sheets; information about field trips and classes on location; examples of assessment sheets; CVs of staff and tutors; bound document of Higher Still Development Programme, Art and Design Studies, Glasgow School of Art First Year Student Case Studies. AC/5/7/17: Glasgow School of Art, Master of Design, Illustrative Material, February 2000 (1 document) Bound document of illustrative material for a review of Master of Design including samples of the following papers: Joint Course Committee/Staff Student Committee Minutes; Student Questionnaires on Quality of Learning and Teaching; External Examiners' Reports and Responses; Student Performance Indicators; Financial Resources; Sample Tutorial Reports.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Glasgow School of Art Course validation, review, and funding bodies. Records as follows: DIR/13/3/1: Scottish Education Department (SED), 1964-1976 DIR/13/3/2: Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA), 1973-1979

Papers relating to Scottish Craft centres, initiatives, and committees including the papers of: The Scottish Craft Centre, the Crafts Advisory Committee, the Joint Crafts Committee, the Crafts Entrance Scheme, the Crafts Consultative Committee, and the Small Industries Council for Rural Areas of Scotland. Harry Barnes was involved in many Crafts Centres, Committees, and Councils, many of which were related and supported each other. The various crafts groups were concerned with the encouragement and support of Crafts and craftspeople in Scotland including activities in the areas of: training and apprenticeships, guidance for craftspeople, the marketing and sale of crafts, and indexes of craftspeople. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/18/1: The Scottish Craft Centre, 1964-1978 DIR/13/18/2: The Joint Crafts Committee, 1964-1977 DIR/13/18/3: The Crafts Advisory Committee, 1972-1976 DIR/13/18/4: The Crafts Consultative Committee, 1977-1978 DIR/13/18/5: The Small Industries Council, 1968-1974 DIR/13/18/6: Other Crafts Papers, 1965-1973

Harry Barnes' papers relating to the operation and development of Glasgow School of Art Departments and Courses. Also includes papers about courses held elsewhere for which Barnes was External Examiner, such as the BEd degree at Hamilton College. Papers as follows: DIR/13/4/1: Architecture, 1964-1979 DIR/13/4/2: Associateship Course, 1966-1973 DIR/13/4/3: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Degree, 1974-1978 DIR/13/4/4: Colour Group (H E Odling), 1965-1968 DIR/13/4/5: Drawing and Painting, 1938-1973 DIR/13/4/6: Embroidery and Weaving, 1970-1972 DIR/13/4/7: Evening School, 1965-1968 DIR/13/4/8: Fine Art Studies, 1977-1979 DIR/13/4/9: First Year Course, 1973 DIR/13/4/10: General Course, 1944-1972 DIR/13/4/11: Graphic Design, 1970-1976 DIR/13/4/12: Honours Course, 1961-1967 DIR/13/4/13: Industrial Design, 1958-1960 DIR/13/4/14: Interior Design, 1967-1972 DIR/13/4/15: Liberal Studies, 1964-1977 DIR/13/4/16: The Library, 1952-1972 DIR/13/4/17: Mural and Stained Glass Design, 1970-1973 DIR/13/4/18: Photography, 1969-1972 DIR/13/4/19: Planning Department, 1964-1978 DIR/13/4/20: Product Design, 1971-1973 DIR/13/4/21: Sculpture, 1971-1973 DIR/13/4/22: Silversmithing, 1963-1977 DIR/13/4/23: Textiles, 1970-1972 DIR/13/4/24: Mixed Course Papers, 1955-1959

Desk Diaries of Douglas Percy Bliss. Page-per-day diaries recording appointments and meetings, and ocassionaly with enclosures such as letters. Diaries as follows: DIR/12/3/1: 1947 DIR/12/3/2: 1948 DIR/12/3/3: 1949 DIR/12/3/4: 1950 DIR/12/3/5: 1951 DIR/12/3/6: 1952 DIR/12/3/7: 1953

Papers of the Development & Planning Committee: GOV/8/2/1: Papers, correspondence and minutes, 1991 (1 folder) GOV/8/2/2: Papers, correspondence and minutes, 1991-1992 (1 folder)

Harry Barnes' papers relating to many aspects of Diplomas at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes papers regarding Diploma Course content, document about Diploma Adjudicators and Assessors, papers about the organisation of Diploma Shows and Presentations, and a few papers relating to Post-Diploma studies. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/5/1: Diploma Course Information, 1962-1967 DIR/13/5/2: Diploma Assessors, 1964-1975 DIR/13/5/3: Diploma Shows and Presentations, 1957-1974 DIR/13/5/4: Post Diploma, 1966-1974

Papers and correspondence of the Director's Advisory Committee and some selected Minutes. Mostly papers and correspondence about financial matters such as staff contract renewals and re-grading, departmental budgets, and budget requests. AC/3/3/1: File of correspondence and Papers for the Director's Advisory Committee, 1983-1990 (1 folder) AC/3/3/2: Minutes of the Director's Advisory Committee, 1986, with index (1 folder)

Includes travel reports and itinararies.

4 painted and printed draft logos in the shape of the letter 'G'. Note on reverse of 1 has note '4th year graphics GSA'

Includes E. McLaren's Travel Report.

Contains papers relating to the activity programme for the Eaglesham Art Society including Lectures, Film Nights and Excursions.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society declaration.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society Financial Records: Society and Exhibition Accounts, Cash Book Summaries and Budgets.

Contains two copies of the Eaglesham Art Society circulation list members and visitors, 1985-1988; biographical list of members, n.d.; and handwritten list of office bearers, 1978-79.

Contains papers relating to the operation of the Eaglesham Art Society.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society promotional material.

Contains items relating to Kath Whyte's activities with Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish church.

Contains papers relating to the history of Eaglesham village; including photographs, news cuttings, publications, and memorabilia.

Contains papers relating to various preservation activities in Eaglesham.

Includes tickets, a copy of the exhibition catalogue, photographs of items on display in the exhibition and publications associated with the exhibition as well as needlecraft and embroidery in general.

Includes newscuttings, information related to the Commission for Relief in Belgium, and tickets and invitations to the Belgium Tryst.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to building and estate developments of the Glasgow School of Art for example the construction of the Haldane and Bourdon Buildings, alterations to the Library and the Mackintosh Building, and work on the Newbery Tower. There are also some files for external building developments listed at the end. Sub series as follows: DIR/13/10/1: Foulis Building and Newbery Tower, 1957-1963 DIR/13/10/2: Mixed Building Papers, 1968-1978 DIR/13/10/3: The Haldane Building, 1971-1976 DIR/13/10/4: The Bourdon Building, 1970-1977 DIR/13/10/5: Other School Premises, 1975-1978 DIR/13/10/6: Correspondence with Keppie, Henderson & Partners, 1968-1970 DIR/13/10/7: Ingram Street Tearooms, 1967-1977

Papers and minutes of the Building and Fabric, Estates Management, and Estates Committee (see administrative history): GOV/12/4/1: 1990 GOV/12/4/2: 1991 GOV/12/4/3: 1992 GOV/12/4/4: 1993 GOV/12/4/5: 1994 GOV/12/4/6: 1995 GOV/12/4/7: 1996 GOV/12/4/8: 1997 GOV/12/4/9: 1998 GOV/12/4/10: 1999 GOV/12/4/11: 2000 GOV/12/4/12: 2001 GOV/12/4/13: 2002 GOV/12/4/14: 2003 GOV/12/4/15: 2004 GOV/12/4/16: 2005 GOV/12/4/17: 2006 GOV/12/4/18: 2007 GOV/12/4/19: 2008 GOV/12/4/20: 2009 (Feb only) GOV/12/4/21: 2010 GOV/12/4/22: 2011 GOV/12/4/23: 2012 GOV/12/4/24: 2013 GOV/12/4/25: 2017 (digital) NB. Papers for 2014-2016 do not exist as the committee was merged with the Business Committee to form the 'Business & Estates Committee' during these years. See GOV/12/2 for these papers.

Estimates for works, specifications of works, tenders, reports on tenders, related correspondence, 1897-1912. GOV/5/6/1: Estimate No.1 for mason work, by Robert Scott & Son (no. 3419), 1897 GOV/5/6/2: Estimate - proposed extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Masonry, etc. works, 1907 GOV/5/6/3: Estimate - extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Heating & Ventilation apparatus (no. 5216), 1908 GOV/5/6/4: Estimate No. 1 - mason work - accepted by J. Kirkwood (no. 3419) [Cref. 5/7/121], 1897 GOV/5/6/5: Report on tenders for the several works, 17 Sep 1897 GOV/5/6/6: Copy letter from Robert Scott to Honeyman & Keppie re: cost of excavations, 22 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/7 File - Tradesmen's Estimates [c122 items] , 1896-1904 GOV/5/6/8: Letter from Keppie with two estimates re: blinds for windows [3 items], 31 Aug 1899 GOV/5/6/9: Estimate by G. Smith, Slater & Plasterer re: holes under the eaves,  6 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/10: List of offers for alteration & extensions of GSA (for mason & carpenter work only), not dated GOV/5/6/11: Report on tenders for alterations and extensions, 1907 GOV/5/6/12: Memo on lowest tenders showing provisional sums allowed and extra costs of Arbroath stone over concrete for steps and supplementary offers and fees [2 copies], 1907 GOV/5/6/13: Specifications and schedules for electric power and lighting: (a) Summary of offers for electric lighting, with letter from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, 13 Jun 1908 (b) Letter from architects enclosing estimates, 15 Jun 1908 (c) Letter from architects enclosing copies of letters from Osbourne & Hunter, 2 Jun 1908 (d) Specifications and schedule from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, Jun 1908 (e) Letter from architects re: choice of tender, 23 Jun 1908 GOV/5/6/14: Specifications for the installation of a Lightning Conductor at GSA: (a) Messrs. Anderson & Munro - specification, Apr 1909 (b) Covering letter from Anderson & Munro, Apr 1909 (c) Osbourne & Hunter - specification, Apr 1909 (d) Telford, Grier & Mackay - specification, Apr 1909 (e) Claude Hamilton Ltd. - specification, Apr 1909 (f) Corresp. from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, May 1909 (g) List of tenders, not dated GOV/5/6/15: The National Telephone Company, estimates for telephone lines and telephones [2 items], 1909-1910 GOV/5/6/16: Halliwell Furnace & Engineering Co., London: (a) particulars, May 1910 (b) business card (c) article in the Sanitary Record & Municipal Engineering Vol XLV, No. 1067 [3 items] GOV/5/6/17: Tenders for the installation of an electric lift: (a) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric passenger lift, 17 Jan 1908 (b) R. Waygood & Co. Ltd., estimate for an electric lift and specification (inc. notes on requirements for lift from GSA, d. Dec 1911), Oct 1910 (c) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric goods lift, 20 Jan 1911 (d) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, specification for a passenger lift at GSA, 8 May 1911 (e) British Engine, Boiler & Electric Insurance Co. Ltd., estimate for lift insurance, 31 Jan 1912 GOV/5/6/18: Estimate for fitting electric radiators into the Library, delayed, not dated GOV/5/6/19: Speirs A/C: scrap detailing excess over estimate lists extra fittings required, not dated GOV/5/6/20: Comparative statement of estimates and measurements for building, Jul 1909 GOV/5/6/21: Estimates & Corresp. re: clocks (a) Dykes Bros. Mar-Sep 1909 (b) The Magenta Company Mar-May 1909 GOV/5/6/22: Estimates re: window cleaning (a) Glasgow Corporation Water Works, 5 Nov 1908 (b) Estimate from Moses, Speirs & Sons with covering letter from architects, 17 Nov 1908 GOV/5/6/23: Estimate from Victor Devine, Plumber, 3 Dec 1907 GOV/5/6/24: Estimate from W.A. Davidson for Repousse Work, 17 Apr 1910 GOV/5/6/25: Estimate for insurance of Steam Boilers, 29 Jan 1908 GOV/5/6/26: Estimate from Wm. Douglas & Sons re: Painter Work in the Ornament Room, 27 Oct 1910 GOV/5/6/27: Estimate from M Stewart, Builder for work in the Animal Room, 20 Oct 1909 GOV/5/6/28: Estimate from G. Ferguson & Sons for platform for Animal Room, 12 Mar 1910

Papers and minutes from Examinations and Joint Examinations Committees for Glasgow School of Art Schools and Departments e.g. Joint Examinations Committee of Fine Art and Design; Design Examination Board; Department of Industrial & Interior Design; Fine Art Examination Committee. Papers include: meeting invites; agendas; circulation lists; memos; copy letters, correspondence with students. Papers and Minutes as follows: AC/3/7/1: 1986 AC/3/7/2: 1987 AC/3/7/3: 1988 AC/3/7/4: 1989 AC/3/7/5: 1990 AC/3/7/6: 2000 (only Agenda for 01 Sep 2000)

Includes:

• DC 028/3/3/3/1 Alexander "Greek" Thomson (1997-1999) 1 folder and 4 A3 outsize cuttings
• DC 028/3/3/3/2 Please touch (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/3 Food (1998-1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/4 Frank Lloyd Wright (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/5 Vertigo (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/6 Winning: the Design of Sports (1998-1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/7 Phillippe Starck (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/8 Mies van der Rohe (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/9 The Architecture of Democracy (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/10 Alvar Aalto (1998-1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/11 The Shape of Colour: Red (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/12 Identity Crisis (1999) 1 folder
• DC 028/3/3/3/13 Design Machine (1998-1999) 1 folder and 4 A3 outsize cuttings.

Collections of External Examiners' Reports for GSA courses. Sometimes these reports are also referred to as 'External Assessors' Reports. AC/5/4/1: Named External Examiners' Files, 1989-2001 (33 files) Files of correspondence and working papers of External Examiners filed by name of External Examiner. Each file spans the dates that particular individual examined for the Art School. Papers include correspondence about external examination arrangements, CVs, 'Nomination for Replacement External Examiner' forms, and copies of External Examiners' Reports. Files for Courses as follows: Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1994-1998); Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1994-1997); Architecture, Diploma, Architectural Science (1997-2001); Architecture, Built Environment (1994-1995); Architecture, Built Environment (1996-1997); Architecture, Built Environment (1998-1999); Diploma in Architecture (1994-1998); Diploma in Architecture (1998); Diploma in Architecture, Degree Studio Work (1994-1998); History of Architecture Special Subject (1994-1995); Architecture, Methods, Procedures etc (1995); Master of Architecture by Conversion (1994-1998); Ceramics (1994-1998); Master of Design (1994); Master of Design, general correspondence (1989-1994); Master of Design (1994-1998); Embroidered & Woven Textiles (1991-1994); Embroidered & Woven Textiles (1992-1995); Environmental Art (1994-1998); Master of Fine Art general correspondence (1989-1993); Master of Fine Art (1991-1994); Master of Fine Art (1994-1997); Graphics (1992-1995); Graphics (1995-1998); Historical & Critical Studies (1993-1997); Painting (1995-1998); Photography (1992-1996); Printed & Knitted Textiles (1992-1995); Printmaking (1992-1995); Product Design (1994-1997); Product Design Engineering (1994); Sculpture (1994-1997); Silversmithing & Jewellery (1992-1995). AC/5/4/2: External Examiners' Reports, 1978-1979 (1 document) For Courses: Graphic Design. AC/5/4/3: External Examiners' Reports, 1979-1980 (1 document) For Courses: Embroidered and Woven Textiles. AC/5/4/4: [External Examiners' Reports, 1980-1981 wanting] AC/5/4/5: External Examiners' Reports, 1981-1982 (1 folder) For Courses: MA Design; Graphics; BA Planning. AC/5/4/6: External Examiners' Reports, 1982-1983 (1 folder) (NB photocopies of reports are attached into one document so courses are not listed in alphabetical order in this instance.) For Courses: School of Drawing & Painting; Murals and Stained Glass; Printmaking; Sculpture; Ceramics; Embroidered & Woven Textiles; Design-Furniture/Interior/Product; Theatre Design; Graphic Design; Printed Textiles; Silversmithing & Jewellery; Liberal Studies and History; Planning. AC/5/4/7: External Examiners' Reports, 1983-1984 (1 folder) For Courses: MA Assessment; Ceramics; MA Design; BA Hons Design-Furniture/Interior/Product; School of Drawing and Painting; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Murals and Stained Glass; BA Planning; Printed Textiles; Printmaking; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Theatre Design. AC/5/4/8: External Examiners' Reports, 1984-1985 (1 folder) (NB photocopies of reports are attached into one document so courses are not listed in alphabetical order in this instance.) For Courses: MA Assessment; MA Design; Environmental and Industrial Design; First Year Studies; School of Drawing and Painting; Sculpture; Environmental Art; Printmaking; Ceramics; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Graphic Design; Printed Textiles; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Historical & Critical Studies. AC/5/4/9: External Examiners' Reports, 1985-1986 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; MA Design; School of Drawing and Painting; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Environmental and Industrial Design; Fine Art; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Photography; Printed Textiles; Printmaking; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Textiles, Postgraduate Studies. AC/5/4/10: External Examiners' Reports, 1986-1987 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; Masters Design; Drawing & Painting; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Industrial Design; Interior Design; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/11: External Examiners' Reports, 1987-1988 (1 folder) (NB photocopies of reports are attached into one document so courses are not listed in alphabetical order in this instance.) For Courses: Drawing & Painting; Environmental Art; Fine Art Photography; Printmaking; Sculpture; Ceramics; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Graphics; Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Interior Design; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Historical and Critical Studies; Stage Design; MA Design. AC/5/4/12: External Examiners' Reports, 1988-1989 (1 folder) Reports for Courses: Ceramics; MA Design; Drawing & Painting; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Graphic Design; Graphics; Historical and Critical Studies; Industrial Design; Interior Design; Photography; Printed & Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/13: External Examiners' Reports, 1989-1990 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; Drawing & Painting; Embroidered & Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; MA Fine Art; Graphic Design; Historical & Critical Studies; Interior Design; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Sculpture; Silversmithing & Jewellery. AC/5/4/14: External Examiners' Reports, 1990-1991 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; MA Design; Drawing and Painting; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; MA Fine Art; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Product Design; Interior Design; MA; Mackintosh School of Architecture; Photography; Printed Textiles; Printmaking; Sculpture; Silversmithing & Jewellery. AC/5/4/15: External Examiners' Reports, 1991-1992 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; MA Design; Drawing and Painting; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; MA Fine Art; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Illustration; Interior Design; Mackintosh School of Architecture; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Built Environment Studies; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Diploma; Mackintosh School of Architecture, History of Architecture; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Honours Option; Fine Art Photography; Printed Textiles; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Product Design Engineering; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/16: External Examiners' Reports, 1992-1993 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; Master of Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Fine Art; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Interior Design; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architectural Studies; Mackintosh School of Architecture, BA (Hons) 4th Year; Mackintosh School of Architecture, 3rd Year Design; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Built Environment Studies; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Diploma; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Diploma, Dissertation; Mackintosh School of Architecture, History of Architecture; Painting; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. NB Some Examiners' Reports are attached to the end of copies of Annual Course Reports. AC/5/4/17, External Examiners' Reports, 1993-1994 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; Masters in Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Fine Art, degree shows; Fine Art, studio practice; Fine Art; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Illustration; Interior Design; Mackintosh School of Architecture, BA (Hons); Mackintosh School of Architecture, Built Environment Studies II; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Project Work; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Thesis Design; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/18, External Examiners' Reports, 1994-1995 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; Master of Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Fine Art; Graphics; Historical and Critical Studies; Illustration; Interior Design; Mackintosh School of Architecture; Mackintosh School of Architecture, 3rd Year; Mackintosh School of Architecture, BA Hons; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Built Environment Studies; Mackintosh School of Architecture, M.Arch by Conversion; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Diploma; Mackintosh School of Architecture, B Arch History; Mackintosh School of Architecture, History Dissertations; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Postgraduate; Painting; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/19: External Examiners' Reports, 1995-1996 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; First Year Studies; Historical and Critical Studies; Industrial Design; Interior Design; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Product Design; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/20: External Examiners' Reports, 1996-1997 (1 folder) For Courses: Art and Design in Organisational Contexts; Ceramics; Master of Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Master of Fine Art; First Year Studies; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Illustration; Industrial Design; Interior Design; Mackintosh School of Architecture, BA BA Hons; Mackintosh School of Architecture, B.Arch; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture Studies; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Diploma; Mackintosh School of Architecture, MArch; Mackintosh School of Architecture, MArch by Conversion; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Diploma; Mackintosh School of Architecture, Final Year; Painting; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/21: External Examiners' Reports, 1997-1998 (1 folder) For Courses: Advanced 2D/3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping; Art and Design in Organisational Contexts; Architecture, B.Arch/Ordinary/Hons; Architecture, BArch; Architecture, Architectural History; Art Design and Architecture in Education; Architecture, Built Environment Studies; Architecture, Diploma; Architecture, MArch; Architecture, MArch by Conversion; Art and Design in Organisational Contexts; Ceramics; Master of Design; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; Environmental Art; Fine Art; Master of Fine Art; Graphic Design, Illustration; Graphic Design, Photography; Historical and Critical Studies; Industrial Design; Interior Design; Photography; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Printmaking; Product Design; Product Design Engineering; Sculpture; Silversmithing and Jewellery. AC/5/4/22: External Examiners' Reports, 1998-1999 (1 folder) For Courses: Ceramics; Art and Design in Organisational Contexts; Embroidered and Woven Textiles; First Year Studies; Graphic Design; Historical and Critical Studies; Interior Design; Printed and Knitted Textiles; Product Design; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Visual Communication. AC/5/4/23: External Examiners' Reports, 1999-2000 (1 folder) For Courses: Advanced 2D/3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping; Art and Design in Organisational Contexts; Ceramics; First Year Studies; Historical and Critical Studies; Product Design; Product Design Engineering; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Textiles; Visual Communication. AC/5/4/24: External Examiners' Reports, 2000-2001 (1 folder) For Courses: Interior Design; Silversmithing and Jewellery; Textiles.

Papers and minutes of the Finance Committee: GOV/12/5/1: 1991 GOV/12/5/2: 1992 GOV/12/5/3: 1993 GOV/12/5/4: 1994 GOV/12/5/5: 1995 GOV/12/5/6: 1996 GOV/12/5/7: 1997 GOV/12/5/8: 1998 GOV/12/5/9: 1999 GOV/12/5/10: 2000

Building fund cash books, ledgers, statements, balance sheets, abstracts, miscellaneous accounts, receipts 1883-1912, banking papers 1897-1911. GOV/5/2/1: Building Fund Cash Book [with enclosures], 1883-1905 GOV/5/2/2: Building Fund Cash Book & Capital Expenditure A/C [with enclosures], c1906-1912 GOV/5/2/3: Building Fund Ledger [with enclosures], 1883-1902 GOV/5/2/4: Building Fund Ledger & Capital Expenditure A/C, 1907-1912 GOV/5/2/5: Building Fund Contracts Ledger, 1907-1909 GOV/5/2/6: Building Fund Statements, Balance Sheets Abstracts [7 pieces], 1897-1899 GOV/5/2/7: Building Fund Abstract of Income & Expenditure [2 pieces], 1900 GOV/5/2/8: Building Fund Statement, Abstract & Balance [3 pieces], 1901 GOV/5/2/9: Building Fund Statement, Abstract & Balance [2 pieces], 1902 GOV/5/2/10: Building Fund Charges A/C, 1897-1901 GOV/5/2/11: Building Fund Statement for Estimates per Minute of 7 Oct 1897, not dated GOV/5/2/12: Building Fund Receipts & Expenditure of Balance Sheet, Nov 1906-Oct 1910 GOV/5/2/13: Building Fund Statement [working papers], Dec 1908 GOV/5/2/14: Building Fund Statement of Accounts, Apr 1910 GOV/5/2/15: Building Fund Abstract of Vouchers, Oct 1910 GOV/5/2/16: Formal Opening A/C [incl. opening acc. for 1899], 1899 & 1909 GOV/5/2/17: Formal Opening A/C [working papers], 1909 GOV/5/2/18: Architect's Statement of Accounts paid, [incl. letter from J Keppie, d. 15 Jan 1900], not dated GOV/5/2/19: Union Bank of Scotland Bank Statements, 2 Mar 1898 GOV/5/2/20: as above, 1900 GOV/5/2/21: Union Bank of Scotland Current Account Book, 1897-1901 GOV/5/2/22: Union Bank of Scotland Current Account Book, 1901-1903 GOV/5/2/23: as above, 1907-1910 GOV/5/2/24: Union Bank of Scotland Capital Expenditure Account, 1910-1911

Papers and correspondence regarding the appointment of Francis Henry Newbery as the Headmaster of the Glasgow School of Art in 1885. Includes: annotated lists of applicants for the position, 1885; correspondence from Francis Newbery about his application,1885; application CV of Francis Newbery (2 copies); Testimonials of Francis Newbery from individuals such as John Sparkes, Edward Poynter, R. Wormell, A. E. Drinkwater, John M. Knight, W. B. Barton, 1885 (4 copies); document of 'Statistics relating to Schools of Art' 1876-1880 (2 copies).

General correspondence of George and Codelia Oliver.

General, and alphabetical, correspondence of Harry J Barnes. This correspondence includes copy 'out' letters and letters received, and spans Mr Barnes' Directorship of the School. Correspondence has been arranged alphabetically in a similar fashion to the corresponence of Douglas Percy Bliss (DIR/12/1). The correspondence relates to a wide variety of subjects. With the exception of this alphabetical correspondence, most of Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence appear to have been arranged thematically so more correspondence can be found within the rest of Barnes Papers', arranged thematically, from DIR/13/2 onwards. General 'in' and 'out' correspondence arranged in sub-series as below: DIR/13/1/1: Copy 'Out' Letters of H J Barnes, 1966-1972 DIR/13/1/2: Correspondence Received by H J Barnes, 1964-1976

Minutes and Papers of the General Purposes Committee: AC/3/1/1: Incomplete Minutes and Papers of the General Purposes Committee. Includes Minutes, agendas, and meeting invites from 1973-1977, 1981 and one minute from 16 Jan 1990 (1 folder) NB: a complete set of minutes of the General Purposes Committee can be found within the Minutes of the Academic Council, AC/1.

Includes Geoffrey H Barcham Green's travel report.

Harry Barnes' papers about Gifts to the Glasgow School of Art including library books and endowments for Prizes. Folders as follows: DIR/13/11/1: Papers relating to Gifts to the Glasgow School of Art, 1966-1972 (1 folder): Correspondence thanking people who have given gifts to the School including: Mr Robert McC Anderson for a gift of three books to the Library; Wm Samuels for his gift of the Jones Grammar of Ornament for the Library; Benno Schotz for funds towards the Benno Schotz Drawing Prize; various other people for gifts of books to the Library; J McNeil for prints of the Kremlin and icons; notification that Sir William Hutchison left a legacy of £500 to the School for a Drawing Prize, 1970; Roger Purvis for his donation of his father's, Tom Purvis, collection of posters, records etc to the School; the Dr Robert F Barclay's Trust for the offer of two items of scultpure to the School.