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• Draft constitution and rules, c1910-1911
• Notice of meeting to determine final constitution, c1910-1911
• Catalogue for exhibition, c1910-1916
• Catalogue for Third Annual Exhibition, 1914
• Invite to Private View of Third Annual Exhibition, 1914
• Invite to Third Annual Exhibition, 1914
• Invite to Fourth Annual Exhibition, 1915
• Reminder of Art Union sale, 1916

Presscuttings book of reviews of exhibitions including those at the GSA Club, RSA and Glasgow Institute of Fine Art, 1913-1959.

Collection includes:

• Diary written while travelling on Keppie Scholarship, 1913-1914
• Collection of 250 postcards of European cities, paintings, sculptures collected on tour, 1913-1914
• 12 ink sketches of Childe Ronald's Pilgrimage by TWYM (aka A.S. Boyd), n.d.
• Exhibition catalogues
• Illustrations

The collection also includes original illustrations drawn by A S Boyd (aka TWYM) and Stephen Reid, both noted Scottish illustrators.

Additional uncatalogued material includes

• x 6 photographs
• x1 GSA practical notes on materials for painting
• x1 diploma for May Jackson
• x1 diploma scroll for William Reid Hunter

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

A coloured anatomical study, featuring the muscle placement in a head. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy." Another left profile sketch on verso.

Diverse studies illustrating human anatomy, including facial muscles and bones, the collarbone, an eye, and muscles of the upper body. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".

A botanical watercolour painting of violet flowers. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".

A watercolour painting depicting three brightly coloured anemone flowers with distinctive leaves, marked the probable creation date '17/10/34' on the back.

Botanical watercolour studies of Holly in fruit and a young green plant.

A pattern design featuring a repeating motif of plants with purple-coloured stems, blue-toned leaves, and green petals.

A multi-coloured oblique pattern design with fruits and trees repeatedly intersected. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

A diamond shaped organic pattern design. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

A life sketch with slight traces of white chalk, portraying a woman with folded arms.

A life sketch of a male model, possibly from a drawing class at the Glasgow School of Art.

A small watercolour drawing depicting the head of rooster.

Two multicolour-printed pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These prints illustrate the heroic myth of Saint George slaying a dragon. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked with the level of students "Sixth year."

Abstract figurative mono-print in black ink on white card. Collage pieces adhered. Pink and blue dotted ink pattern applied to surface of print.

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.

Abstract figurative mono-print in black ink on white card. Shapes rendered in pastel colours using gouache. Similar design to DC 089/1/2/4/1.

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.

Brown paper with abstract shapes adhered to the surface in a lighter colour. A figurative shape is collaged in green coloured paper and shaded in black conte crayon. Pieces of drawing are rendered in black paint. Backed on conservation board.

Background of design painted in blue and red acrylic paint to create a vibrant distressed effect. Left hand side of composition has collaged pieces of brown paper displaying blue linear brush marks. Central to the design is a stylised female from, collaged in blue and yellow paper and shaded using black conte crayon. Backed on conservation board.

Collage design featuring many figures similar in composition to DC 089/2/3/6. A multitude of papers varying in texture, colour and density. Figures are collaged to the surface of the papers and shaded using black conte crayon and paint. The composition features blue, red and browns.

Abstract drawing of people in black crayon.

Two abstract drawings of people in black crayon, one with the note 'Fraser Taylor 82'.

Lino print of abstract figures reaching towards small suns on coloured papers with acrylic paint. Mounted on card covered in tracing paper.

Lino print of a man's face, with sun and bird.

A drawing of standing figurative sculptures in various poses and wearing robes. One figure is holding a shield. Drawn in charcoal pencil on white paper.

A drawing of standing figurative sculptures in various poses and in medieval garments and accessories. Annotated "Grave slabs at the Abbey. Isle of IONA". Drawn in charcoal pencil and graphite pencil on white paper.

Sketch of a man-made structure, in pencil and pastel and utilising eraser marks.

Life drawing of a male figure with hands behind his back facing to the left, left side view.

Life drawing of a male figure facing away from the artist with his right arm extended out, drawing created from memory.

Life drawing study of upper torso , heads, and arms. Lower right corner has annotation in blue ink stating 'Robert Anning Bell'.

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

Mounted print of a design for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. Quote above image says 'The fairyland buys not the child of me.'

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

Drawing of a city from above with a figured monument in the centre and two individuals sitting below it. Includes churches and various houses surrounding the monument with hills in the background. "148" in the top left corner.

Female figure lying on a couch in a living room with window and curtains to the left and a picture of a house on the wall on the right. Small side table with a vase to the right of the couch. "152" on the top left. Two figures walking verso.

Female figure lying on a couch in a living room with window and curtains to the left and a picture of a house on the wall on the right. Small side table with a vase to the right of the couch. "152" on the top left. Two figures walking verso.

Black screen print of a naked female figure sitting cross legged on a carpet with a plant to the left. Paper is cut open at the top. Signed at bottom by Helen Biggar.

Paper is cut open at the top. Various sketches of planes verso.

Black and white portrait photograph. Believed to be Sydney d'Horne Shepherd, wearing a white dress shirt, light coloured tie, and darker coloured suit jacket. A stamp reads "Howard Coster, / Photographer of Men, / 9, Sackville St., Piccadilly, W.1. / Regent 4561.", with an "A" drawn in pencil below it verso.

Pencil drawing of three men in what appears to be a bath house lounging and conversing. Includes windows and plants in the background. Signed. Dark blue mount. "45" and "50" verso. '"Three Brothers" c.1930." on the back top left and "Shepherd 5250" on the top right.

Two copies of the card for The Glasgow Art Students Tryst for Belgium and the Red Cross dating to the 29th and 30th of January.

The photograph features Archibald Haswell Miller holding a palette and standing in front of nude male portrait.

Francis H. Newbery's application to the Committee of Management of The Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy to be Head Master of the School.

Framed watercolour with blues, oranges, and browns of the Botanical Gardens in Glasgow. Includes a blue path and orange grass. Matthew wrote "Botanic Garden" bottom right of the painting before the frame. Wrote "Matthew 223 / Full size 7/8 x 3/8 box white".

Includes a copy with different writing on the back; the content on the back was asked by the donor to not be public information. Includes two people and a bird carved into the scraperboard in cream and black; says "A good new year and a Merry Xmas to Veronica from Alasdair."

A sketchbook of notes and artworks by Mary Ramsay produced during her first year at The Glasgow School of Art, around 1914-1915. This item consists of portraits and life drawings, children's illustrations, lettering, costume designs, studies of ceramic samples, floral patterns, a list of reference books about art and design, and a Little Willie rhyme. Most artworks are in pencil, while some are in ink or paint on paper. Some illustrations have been pasted in from other sources. A number of loose ephemera items are also included in the sketchbook, including postage stamps and a newspaper advert for paint tubes.