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RIBA board of architecture meeting minutes.

Re: GSAA/DIR/7/1/8 - agrees with Burnett not to employ student teachers at GSA.

Miller requests one year's leave of absence to become Keeper of the National Gallery. Includes typescript copy.

Refers to the ongoing issue of gaining recognition for Scottish Diplomas in England; invites Revel's opinion on forming a committee "representing The Central Institutions" of Scotland.

Re: GSAA/DIR/7/1/6 - requests more information on the proposed Committee.

Re: GSAA/DIR/7/1/1 - Grants Miller one year's leave of absence without salary, so he can become Keeper of National Gallery.

Refers to photographs of McGregor's "Theatre Modern", and invites him to visit GSA to "give a demonstration".

Replies to Revel's proposal to employ two student teachers at GSA. Draft reply to reverse in pencil.

File of Diploma meeting papers, detailing diplomas and awards given, notes, agenda and arrangements for events.

Includes Chairman's remarks, lists of Diplomas awarded for session 1925-26, annual meeting agenda, and 'Notes for Chairman'.

Regarding fees paid by architecture students for using sports pavilion at Cambuslang.

Re: GSAA/DIR/7/1/10 - Revel agrees with Stockdale's suggestion that Architectural students fees 'could be shared equally between the College' and GSA.

Letters including: Gray to Anning Bell, Feb 1933 re: the death of Dorothy Smyth; to Governors re: the death of D. Smyth & appointment of Olive Smyth as Head of Commercial Art, Feb 1933; confidential letter to Keppie from Anning Bell describing conditions at GSA and changes needed, Mar 1933; arrangements for the Kinecraft Society, Mar 1933; letter from Fra Newbery re: duplication of the Newbery Medal; correspondence about the adjudication of Diplomas.

Correspondence, J.H. Lister - re: design and use of the electronic models' thrones. Most others are general letters giving references.

Includes list of Diplomas awarded for session 1926-27, annual meeting agenda, and 'Notes for Chairman'.

Includes seating plans, list of Diplomas awarded, and speeches.

Includes report, 'Notes for Chairman', and presentation of Diplomas agenda.

Correspondence answering enquiries, including letters re: a pottery exhibition at Daily Mail Show, Glasgow; Pearce Institute, Govan re: art classes for the unemployed; Women's Rural Institutes re: instruction in handicrafts; Lady Artist's Club re: the gift of a portrait of Robert Greenlees to GSA, painted by his daughter; the cleaning of casts for classes; the formation of a class in Embroidery and Design; Rev. Robert Young re: early report on David Donaldson.

Letters re: John Revel's resignation; general letters re: staff and student matters e.g. the Newbery Medal; reference to newspapers, 7 Dec 1933 re: resentment in GSA.

D-G. Includes correspondence with: James Eggleton, Glasgow Art Galleries & Museums, about Centenary Exhibition; Miss Agnes R Duncan about difficulties in finding employment since she left the School of Art; Miss De Courcy Dewar about an Exhibition; Arthur Dalby, HM Inspector of Art Schools, asking to borrow a film 'A day in the Glasgow School of Art' for a private show; Archibald Dawson, Sculptor, about the hours and salary of James Crawford and about the Keppie Scholarship; James Eggleton, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Hutchison asking for a loan of some drawings for a School Exhibition of artists such as Orpen and Brockhurst, and correspondence about other exhibitions; Major Elliot, about the position of Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow Schools of Art compared with Edinburgh College of Art; Eric Gill, about Gill giving a lecture at the School of Art; John Gilmour, the Home Secretary; about the recognition of Diplomas of the Art Colleges of Aberdeen, Dundee, and Glasgow; Will Fyffe inviting him and his wife to attend the School of Art fancy dress ball and judge the costumes.

S-T. Includes correspondence with: Douglas Strachan about notes for a lecture on art (particularly on Stained Glass Techniques or Symbolism); Olive C Smyth about Dramatic Productions (correspondence mentions Norman McLaren); C J Shaw, Physician Superintendant, Royal Asylum, Montrose, about appointing an instructress with a Diploma from the School of Art in the Occupational Therapy Department; Robert Spence, about the loan of a pair of embroidered gloves; South Kensington Museum, Hutchison asking for a loan of lantern slides or illustrations of good period specimen furniture; Dr Arthur Sinclair, about the organisation of the Glasgow Corporation Exhibition of a 'Century of Art in Glasgow'; Dr Douglas Strachan, asking for some notes and lantern slides of his work in stained glass for a lecture Hutchison is giving; Sir Daniel Macaulay Stevenson, about his opening the Annual Exhibition; Robert N Thouless about a Cizek Exhibition; Truman & Knightley, a reference for Miss Janet Richardson.

N-S. Includes correspondence with: Tom Purvis about a lecture, lettering and commercial design; J R Richmond, about a gift he made to the School of a stained glass panel; C Kaines, Director of Birmingham Art Gallery, about an exhibition of the studies of Frank Branwyn for the decoration of the House of Lords- Hutchison would like to organise a display of them in Glasgow; Barney Seale, The Savage Club, London, about a very promising modelling student for whom Hutchison would like to find an opening; L N Gow, of the John Neilson Institution, regarding Hutchison sending Gow display cases; C R W Nevison about arrangements for his visit to give a lecture; Messrs Pilkington Bros, about Hutchison forming a Reference Library for Architecture and Interior Decoration; Alex Ramsay, about a report on the progress of his daughter Miss Beatrice Ramsay.

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: Martin Travers regarding his application for a position in the School; Messrs Woyka & Co, about Hutchison forming a Reference Library for Architecture and Interior Decoration; Grey Wornum, Hutchison looking for information about modern tendancies in decoration, for a lecture he was delivering; H L Wellington, Principal of Edinburgh College of Art, about what the School of Art is doing to commemorate Anning Bell; C E Stewart, Chief Education Officer, Education Committee, Warrington, about references for Mr William Nicol and Miss Ellen Dobbie from Hutchison.

A-E. Includes correspondence with: Mr Adams, of the Glasgow Grand Opera Society about GSA assistance with set design; John Betjeman, The Architectural Review, about a projected exhibition of George Walton's work; Robert Anning Bell about the Assesor's report on the Design School; Mrs Betty Bruce, Lady Artists' Club, Hutchison would be happy to judge for the Lauder Award at their forthcoming Exhibition; Walter Blackie, Messrs Blackie & Son Ltd, about Hutchison's opinion on a manuscript about Art subjects that has come their way; The Incorporated Institute of British Decorators for which Hutchison delivered a lecture; the Glasgow School of Art Association, accepting the position of Vice President.

A-D. Includes correspondence with: The Glasgow Grand Opera Society, about the use of a large hall; J Dunlop Anderson, Education Offices, about sending students to Stow College for instruction in Lithography; Robert Brough, The University of Glasgow, list of names of resident Artists in Glasgow who might be asked to the Whistler Exhibition in the Hunterian Museum; Bemrose & Sons Limited, looking for a young, promising artist to employ; Mrs Arnold Brown about the lace she donated to the School; James A Boyle about some gaps in student knowledge e.g. Geometry; George Burnett, National Committee for the Training of Teachers, requesting references from Hutchison for several Art School students looking to sit a Board of Education exam; John Connell, about a gift to the School of books; W G Constable, Courtauld Institute about lectures; Alex Crichton about the imposition of duty on foreign designs; Hamilton Crawford, Paisley Art Institute, Hutchison gives his permission for one of his portraits to be reproduced in the catalogue of the Diamond Jubilee Exhibition; The Secretary of the Courtald Institute, regarding whether Art School Students could come and inspect the pictures there during their visit; Corporation of Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums, Kelvingrove Art Galleries, list of objects including Bronze objects, Japanese Pottery, Embroideries, Ethnographical Items, Ivories etc.

E-J. Includes correspondence with: Leornard Elton, Slade School of Fine Art, about two scholarships to the Slade School; Walter F Easton, School of Architecture Club, about funding for their magazine 'The Vista'; J Arnold Fleming, about weaving in the School of Art; Harold H Holden, City of Birmingham School of Arts & Crafts, about a proposed Exhibition of the Birmingham work at the Glasgow School of Art; Aubrey Hammond re: Lecturing on Stage-Design/Film-making; Robert Foote, Messrs McCorquodale & Co Ltd, about a proposed exhibition of Japanese Prints in the Art School; Dr James Weir French, Messrs Barr & Stroud Ltd, Hutchison accepting a vacancy on the Council of the Royal Philosophical Society; David Gauld about his appointment as Director of Studies for the Design Section; Dr Oliver Gray about finding an artist to paint a portrait of the mother of one of his patients; The Editor, The Glasgow Herald, about Whistler and Glasgow University; Sir Arthur Huddleston, The Royal Technical College, about the classes for Engineering Students at the School of Art; Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts about Hutchison sending one of his paintings for their Autumn Exhibition; P H Jowitt, The Royal College of Art, Hutchison recommending a student, John B Mungall, for study there.

F-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Barr & Stroud Ltd, about advice for an apprentice; W H Grindley & Company, china and porcelain manufacturers, about 12 Plates they sent to the School of Art; John Christie of Messrs Guthrie & Wells, regarding some paintings that were in the bar of the Caledonian Hotel that Hutchison admired, and discussion of having them reproduced; E P Giles, Messrs Harding & Giles, Artists' Agents and Consultants, about a very promising student, I White; Herbert Hendrie, Edinburgh College of Art, about recommending someone to teach Stained Glass; Augustus E John asking him to open the Student's Council exhibition; the Chairman of the City Garage, asking if motor cars can be parked in the City Garage and not on the street; Professor A P Laurie, asking if Laurie can come and give a lecture; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about his gift of reproductions of Goya's 'Desastres de la Guerra'; J P McHutchison, Director of Education, Education Committee, about Hutchison accepting the appointment of Lecturer in Art Appreciation, Adult Education, in Dumbarton Academy, evening lectures.

H-K. Includes correspondence with: Robin Hopkirk, Hutchison providing letters of introduction; William Henry of Glasgow Grand Opera Society, asking if the School of Art can help them in producing costumes, scenery etc; Sir Arthur Huddleston about the arrangements for the diploma presentation for the School of Architecture; William Martin Haddow, of the Scottish Socialist Art Circle, asking if Hutchison could open their Annual Exhibition; Messrs Harding & Giles, Lloyds Bank Chambers, Hutchison writing to recommend A G Oliphant, a talented student; George F Hill, Director of the British Museum, Hutchison asking for a loan of modern lithographs for an Art School Exhibition; circular letter from Hutchison that he is sending to all MPs in the area about the position of Aberdeen, Dundee, and Glasgow Schools of Art compared to Edinburgh College of Art; the Principal of the Central School of Arts & Crafts, Birmingham, Hutchison inquiring after an Instructor in Metalwork; the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, informing Hutchison of the approved assessors in Architecture; Evelyn Hardy, about the post of Women's Warden at GSA; John G Hird, about Hutchison's election as an Honorary Vice President of the School of Architecture Club; Harold H Holden, City of Birmingham Central School of Arts & Crafts, about Hutchison's visit to Birmingham; The Principal of L C C Schools of Arts & Crafts, London, about a visit of c.25 students of the Glasgow School of Art to London; E McKnight Kauffer, about him giving a lecture at the Art School.

L-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Edgar Middleton about the Kinecraft Society; R C T Mair, Director of Education, County Council of the County of Lanark, about the Affiliation of Continuation Classes; Sir Harry Lauder, inviting Lauder to judge the costumes at the School Annual Ball; circular to William Leonard, about the position of Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow Art Schools compared to Edinburgh College of Art; R C T Mair, about arranging an Exhibition of the work of Cizek's pupils; Hugh Munro, about an interview with Mr Burnett of the BBC who wishes to cover the Glasgow Exhibition in the Listener. The feature is to be covered by a 'Mr Percy Bliss'; Osborne Henry Mavor, about an invite from the students to Mavor to open the Annual Exhibition; F M Logan about his application for post of Metalwork Instructor; Messrs Thos Macindoe & Lauder, about Hutchison's property at 10 Princes Gardens.

N-R. Includes correspondence with: Walter Nelson, Nelson, Gilmour & Co, Chartered Accountants, about the payment of the assistants of Miss Smyth, helping her in Dramatic production, and about staff salaries; Mrs Dorothy L Paul about the post of Lady Warden; The Insurance Manager, "The People", a reference for Mr T Cowan from Hutchison; Mr Alex G Oliphant, about his seeking work and about his obtaining a position with Messrs John Swain & Son; Witwatersrand Technical College, Johannesburgh, School of Arts and Crafts regarding vacancy for a woman lecturer there; Ernest Procter, about his visit to the School; Miss Kitty Reidy, asking if she would adjudicate the costumes at the School of Art Annual Ball; The Principal of the Royal College of Art, asking if School of Art students visiting the Royal Exhibition could also visit the Royal College of Art; The Rector of the Glasgow Academy, Hutchison providing a reference for William Henry in connection with a vacancy at the Academy.

U-Z. Includes correspondence with: Dr Wilhelm Viola about an exhibition of the Cizek Method; H L Wellington, Director of Edinburgh College of Art about general comparisons in running the art Schools; Miss Haman Watson, about a proposed Cizek Exhibition; R H Wilenski about a lecture he is going to deliver to the School of Architecture.

A-C. Including correspondence with: J Dunlop Anderson, Education Offices, about Art Classes for Unemployed Persons and the re-organising of Janitors' Staff; The Director of Art Galleries, Manchester, about Hutchison proposing a small exhibition in the School of Art of his drawings and asking for a loan of some drawings by modern Masters such as John Orpen; Sir William Alexander about the position of Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow Schools compared to Edinburgh College of Art in terms of the Diploma; Duncan Anderson, the Royal Philosophical Society, Hutchison accepting the invitation to deliver a lecture; Miss Mollie Anderson enquiring about the vacancy on the Design Staff; Miss Evelyn Anderson about Hutchison subscribing to the Tree Lovers Society; George Blake, BBC, Hutchison asking Blake if the School might broadcast an appeal for costumes for models; G P Baker presenting a copy of his work on "East Indian Printed & Painted Cottons of the 17th & 18th Centuries" to the School; Miss Elizabeth Batting of the Glasgow University Settlement asking if the students of the School may print the programme for a party and dance; Oliver Brown, The Leicester Galleries, about his loan of drawings for a School Exhibition; Miss Kellock Brown, Lady Artists' Club, thanking her for the casts she has given the School; Francis Cooper, Dundee School of Art, about the status of Scottish-trained Art Teachers in England; Hamilton Crawford, Paisley Art Institute, regarding a talk Hutchison delivered; The Charitable Commission in London, about the legacy of the late Sir David Murray who left his property in trust for the benefit of landscape art students'.

K-P. Includes correspondence with: T M Kelly, Milgavie Art Club, Hutchison will be pleased to open their Exhibition; Wm Kyle, Secretary, Scottish Furniture Manufacturers Association, Hutchison thanking them for their gift of wood veneer panels to the School; Arthur Kay, thanking him for his gift of a print of Raeburn's portrait of Burns; Allan Kirkwood, about an Exhibition of Japanese Prints at the School and Kirkwood's offer to lend pieces to the exhibition; Wm A J Kerr, about an Illuminated Address Kerr proposes to present to Mr John Kerr, Hutchison recommends Miss Ailsa Craig for the work; Dame Laura Knight, regarding her suggestions on Portraiture and some student work she was interested in; A C Wells, Lion Foundry, about a catalogue he sent Hutchison; Peter Mackie, Museum & Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy, about Hutchison delivering a lecture for them; Erich Mendelsohn, asking if Mendelsohn can deliver a lecture at the School of Art; Sir John Stirling Maxwell inviting him to open the School Exhibition; Robins Millar, the Evening News, about the Art School students' Christmas Dance; Robins Millar, The Evening News, about an Exhibition of Polish Engravings; Charles Paine, enquiring after positions at the School of Art; George Pate, Carron Co, looking for recommendations for designers qualified by experience to design cast iron goods.

O-S. Includes correspondence with: Randolph Schwabe, Principal, The Slade School; Alex Oliphant about Hutchison sending his name and portfolio to potential employers; Frank Rutter, Hutchison asking him if he would present a lecture at the School; John G Rosie, The Glasgow Herald, asking if they can print a paragraph about the Student Christmas Dance; J R Richmond, Holm Foundry, Hutchison thanking him for £50 to cover a number of students' expense for visiting the Chinese Exhibition; Lord Rowallan, about the production of a book containing the 80 to 90 names of subscribers to a Portrait of Mr Macquaker, Chairman of the Royal Samaritan Hospital for Women; Miss May Robertson about a letter from Hutchison certifying her studies; W D Robieson, The Glasgow Herald, Hutchison sending a paragraph about the Whistler Works in the Hunterian Museum; Wm Sitrling, about the Exhibition of Japanese Prints; D M Sutherland, Gray's School of Art Aberdeen, they would like to be loaned the collection of works from Birmingham that were exhibited at the Glasgow School of Art.

D-H. Includes correspondence with: Harold Dickins, about the Wardenship of Hospitalfield; Frank Donald, Old Glamis Factory, Hutchison asking if he would deliver a lecture on textiles at the School; David A Donaldson about what he is submitting for the Royal Academy of Scotland; Mr Deverson, about Hutchison building a reference library of photographs; James Eggleton, Kelvingrove, about a Sculpture Exhibition at the School and about Hutchison judging a children's drawing competition; Messrs Francis & Mills, and Messrs Harding & Giles, about an opening for a head teacher of Commercial Art in the Art School and whether they have any candidates; Sir Wm Goodchild, Scottish Development Council, about the tuition of his daughter; Herr Gropius, about the development of the Art School; Kenneth McLean, Messrs Gray Dunn & Co Ltd, Hutchison recommending some students to him for a position; Aubrey Hammond, about a lecture he will deliver on Stage Decoration; Ronald Harrison about a survey Harrison plans to undertake of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; Joseph Harker, Hutchison congratulating Harker on a Mural Decoration he produced for the Savage Club; E P Giles about specimens of Cavina Sanders' work.

I-M. Includes correspondence with: J.P. Melvin about Glasgow & West of Scotland College of Domestic Science students attending GSA for design and embroidery classes; P H Jowitt, Principal of the Royal College of Art, about Hutchison researching the training of Commercial Artists; G J Innes, about the re-organisation of the Design and Commercial Art Departments; John Jacoby, about teaching embroidery and exhibition of Embroideries; Messrs Walter Judd, about the works Hutchison is sending to the Royal Academy; Professor Taylor Jones, about the Royal Philosophical Society, Art Section; Ninian Johnstone, Editor of 'New Vista'; Dame Laura Knight, Hutchison asking if she can give an address to the students; Miss Keppie, Hutchison thanking her for the costumes she sent to the School; Lieut James Longden, about a Memorial Tablet; Messrs Liberty & Co Ltd, Hutchison providing a reference for a Miss Drysdale; Ernest S Lumsden, Hutchison asking if the Society of Artist Printers would like to contribute to an exhibition in the School; reference for a Mr Thomas Brown Lindsay; L Luzuriago, about the progress of his son; Lamberts Advertising Service, Hutchison asking if a 3rd year student may gain experience with them over the Summer; Mr Anthony Miller, Hutchison giving advice about becoming a Commercial Artist; Miss Melvin, Principal of Glasgow & West of Scotland College of Domestic Science, about students who will attend her classes.

S-Z. Includes correspondence with: W Harold Sinclair, Secretary of the Timber Development Association, providing details of the association and a lecture series; William Semple, about a talk William Semple delivered to the Publicity Club about the training of Commercial Artists; Beno Schotz, about a loan of some of his work for the Sculpture Exhibtion at the School; D M Sutherland, Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen, about the Annual Conference and the salaries of Art Teachers; Mrs F A Steele, about commencing study at the Art School; D M Sutherland, Principal of Gray's, Aberdeen about The National Register of Industrial Art Designers; Rev Taylor, about a tablet being erected in memory of Hutchison's brother Harry; The Curator, The Tower Art Gallery, Eastbourne, asking to display two of Hutchison's paintings; The Victoria & Albert Museum, about selecting items from the V&A for a School Exhibition; Miss Jan Wills, Principal of the Margaret Morris Movement, about student participation in the Movement; Miss Margaret D Whinnie, Slide Librarian, Courtland Institute of Art, about a collection of slides for a Michael Angelo talk Hutchison will be repeating; H L Wellington, Edinburgh College of Art, about lectures Albert Rutherston is to be delivering; William Wilson, Society of Artist Printers, about their supporting an Exhibition at the Art School; C Holmes Waghorn, about a talk he gave in Glasgow and the photo reference library Hutchison intends to establish; James Willock, The Glasgow Herald, about the photo reference library Hutchison intends to establish; Professor John Walton, University of Glasgow, looking for a student to undertake work designing the cover for the Preliminary Guide to the National Forest Park, Argyll; Cecil H Waghorn about the student agazine 'The New Vista'; Mrs Ruby Wymer, about her son's absence from School, and the contact Hucthison has had from the Army Recruiting Office asking for a reference as to his character; Mr James White, about a six-week placement for a student within Lewis's Polytechnic Display Department.

A-C. Includes correspondence with: Mr Charles Adams, asking for advice on where to find work in Glasgow; Walter Blackie, about some interesting Book-bindings Hutchison has received from Mrs Morris; Miss Effie B Bruce, Women's Rural Institute, about Agnes McCredie giving a demonstration in colour harmony; Muirhead Bone about a lecture & visit to GSA; Ivor Beaumont, College of Technology, Belfast College of Art, Hutchison recommending James Barr for the position; DR Bisset, British School at Athens about a possible GSA scholarship in Greece; Sir John Cass Technical Institute, Hutchison enquiring about artificial lighting for Life Rooms in the School; John M Colville, about the idea of a series of lectures for Managers, Buyers, and Salesmen; Ian Cheyne about the Exhibition of the Society of Artist Print Makers in the School; Philip Connard, about the candidates for the post of Head Teacher in Painting; The Art Exhibitions Bureau asking to borrow some of Hutchison's works for an Exhibition: 'Scenery and Life of Scotland as seen by Scottish Artists'.

S-V. Includes correspondence with: The Scottish Art Club, about insurance prices for works by the students of the School; John Hunter, alumnus, about the different forms of the Diploma achieved at the Art School; Scottish Art Club, Hutchison bringing to their attention the advert for Principal Teacher of Drawing & Painting at the School; Professor Randolph Schwabe, suggesting a candidate, Rodney J Burn, for the post of Principal Teacher of Art; H W Simpson, College of Art and Crafts, Sunderland, about their visit to Glasgow for the Empire Exhibition; D H Shepherd, advising him about how to proceed in terms of an Art course at the School; testimonial for Murray M Tod; Mr Tarbolton, Royal Scottish Academy, about a request for C R Mackintosh architectural plans for an exhibition; testimonial for Maurice J Thomas; James Templeton & Co, about students coming to work in their factory, they fear it is not posible.

W-Z. Includes correspondence with: W. G. Whiteford about scholarship travels; testimonial for Wm G Whiteford; A J Wilson, The West of Scotland Agricultural College, about an inscribed tablet; Mrs John Walton, about the life and works of Whistler; Frank Waters, The Daily Express, Hutchison recommending some students to work for the Express as photographic re-touchers; H Whalley, Education Committee, County Borough of Darlington Education Office, about the Scottish examination system in Art education; Sir Robert Wilson, about the position of Benno Schotz, and about his visit to deliver a lecture; R H Wilenski about a lecture at GSA & general appreciation of GSA and the students.

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: Martin Travers, about recipes for Mosaic; Lockett Thomson, about the Whistler catalogue; W Buchanan-Taylor, about a Chinese Menu, specimens of print, and asking Buchanan-Taylor if he might give a lecture at the School; H L Wellington, Principal of ECA, about the will of Sir David Murray; Miss Margaret Watkins, about some gifts she made to the School; H L Wellington, Edinburgh College of Art, outlining the programme of lectures at the Art School; E W Wignall, Secretary of the Museums Association, about the Japanese Prints Exhibition at the School; Mrs Walker, Hutchison passing on his sympathies at the loss of her husband.

Mc. Includes correspondence with: S. McAllister, prize-winning student writing from Europe; Sadie McLellan about a gift she made to Hutchison and her artistic progress; James H Macdonald, about a lecture Hutchison gave to the Scoto-Italian Society; Alex McGibbon, about a memorial exhibition of Maurice Greiffenhagen's Pictures; D B Maceachern, Scottish Studios & Engravers Ltd, letter of introduction for Alex Galt; reference from Hutchison for Mr Finlay MacDonald; J D MacGregor, about a collection of Embroideries loaned by J Jacoby for a School exhibition; James McNaught, about the School being represented on a panel of the British Film Institute to review educational films; a number of letters to students who have not passed their subjects.

N-R. Includes correspondence with: Tom Purvis which encloses a letter from Tom Gentleman about the plans for Commercial Art at GSA; Nikolaus Pevsner, about a lecture at GSA and the Mackintosh Building; enquiries after the position of the Head of Department of Applied Design; Charles Oppenheimer, about the School's policy on employing Models; Stewart Orr, Hutchison recommends Miss Alix Dick to teach the daughter of the Dutchess of Montrose drawing and watercolours; Tom Purvis, about positions of work for Art School Students; Reginald Pound, about having the magazine 'New Vista' circulated around Clubs and other places interested in Art; J R Richmond, Hutchison encloses notes as a guidance for reply to a Scottish Education Department Circular; W D Robieson, The Glasgow Herald, Hutchison asking Robieson to bring the (critical) correspondence columns about the training in Commerical Arts at the Glasgow School of Art to a close; Albert Rutherston, about his giving a lecture at the School of Art; Thomas Rowatt, The Royal Scottish Museum, Hutchison providing a testimonial for student Thomas Lindsay; J R Richmond, about the re-organisation of Industrial Art in the School.

I-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Professor E Taylor Jones, about the Syllabus of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow; P H Jowitt, Royal College of Art, South Kensington, asking Hutchison for likely candidates for the post of Principal Teacher of Drawing & Painting; Hugh Jamieson, about the future prospects of students and whether they are likely to obtain positions in firms like Templetons; L Killik, Messrs Windsor & Newton Ltd, about student work for an exhibition; Miss Jessie Keppie, about family news and a cheque sent to the School by Mr Keppie; E S Lumsden, about the Exhibition of the Artist Print Makers; a testimonial for Thomas Brown Lindsay; Alice Talwin Morris about gifting books & work by her late husband to GSA, refers to the Newberys and to Charles Rennie Mackintosh; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about Keith Henderson, who wants to form a group of painters in the West Highlands; Mr Miller, about a gift to the Art School of an easel; Sir John Stirling Maxwell about the distributing of Diplomas; Mrs C Moffat, Hutchison giving advice for the course her daughter should take for a career as an Artist; Graham Murray, Hutchison has his application for the post of Principal Teacher of Drawing and Painting; Mrs J Haswell Miller, Hutchison extending his congratulations on her election as an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy, especially as she is the first woman Associate; J F Moules, a written report on the progress of his son; James A M'Callum, Hutchison encloses a synopsis of his last talk at the Adam Smith Club- 'The Position and Influence of the Artist to-day'; Sir Charles MacLean, about a portrait of him that Hutchison painted; Miss Sadie Mclellan, about having an Exhibition of Danish Embroidery at the School.

D-H. Includes Correspondence with: William Davidson, about furniture in the Art School; David Donaldson about Hutchison arranging for Donaldson's paintings to be sent to an Exhibition in the Scottish Arts Club; The Daily Record, asking Hutchison if he would open a photographic exhibition; Stanley Dubmell, Liverpool University, about Vice Chancellor's Robes that Hutchison borrowed; Education Office, Ealing, Hutchison providing a reference for Mr John Bryce; W H Grindley & Co Ltd, Potters, asking Hutchison if any students may be suitable for an apprenticeship; a reference for James Forsyth; a reference for Ian Fleming; John Gray, The National Federation of Master Painters in Scotland, about the National Exhibition of Apprentices' Work; Sister Marie Hilda, Notre Dame Child Guidance Clinic, about the art training of Sister Mary; Sir Arthur Huddleston, The Royal Technical College, about the course for Textile Distributors; Sir Hector Hetherington, Principal of the University of Glasgow, about a comission he is giving Hutchison; Alex Galbraith, about a New York firm who is looking to comission pictures of countries all around the world; a reference for Mr Dugald Gillespie; The Glasgow Herald, about work being done at Glasgow Cathedral and the Art School's involvement; Henry Hastings, The Royal Scottish Academy, about Hutchison loaning him drawings of C R Mackintosh, produced for the competitive design of Liverpool Cathedral; The Holland American Line, Hutchison asking for a copy of the souvenir they published for the 'SS Niew Amsterdam', for the Art School's Library.

N-R. Includes correspondence with: The Passport Office, Hutchison applying to renew his Passport; J C Potts, Agencia de Tharsis, Spain, information about training in Dress Design at the School; M W Peirce, The General Electric Company, about the possible rewiring of the School; Professor Pougheon, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, Hutchison sending the advertisment for the post of senior teacher of Drawing & Painting for circulation; Bailie Ogg about a Dress Designing course at GSA; Tom Purvis about a selection of exhibits on loan from the V&A; Lord Rowallan, Kilmarnock, about a bronze tablet to be erected in the Hostel at Auchincruive; Secretary of RIBA, about advice on artificial lighting for the Life Rooms in the School; reference for Betty Richmond; Lord Rowallan, Hutchison asking if Lady Rowallan will distribute the Diplomas; J R Richmond, about the teaching of Art in ordinary secondary schools; J.R. Richmond, with a description of a week for a First Year student at GSA in 1938.

A-C. Includes correspondence with: Henry Y Allison, about the Lending Museum scheme; Colonel W Menzies Anderson, about the Wadsworth correspondence sent to Hutchison; Arthur Anderson, about an Exhibition of Sculpture in the School of Art; G Andrew, about a report on the activities of the Glasgow School of Art; David Anderson, Associated Scottish Newspapers ltd; about Hutchison forming a collection of reference photographs of examples of various kinds of artistic work for the students and about an exhibition; J Dunlop Anderson, about High School Continuation Classes, Art and Architecture; Miss Margaret P Young, about advertising bills for a League of Nations Dance; His Grace, the Archbishop of Glasgow, about the expansion of the School; 'The Artist' Magazine about a centre spread they have on the work of Art Schools, inviting Glasgow School of Art to submit for the pages; Hugh R Buchanan, The Glasgow High School Club, about a Competition for Furniture at the Glasgow High School and about the Pinkerton Medal; circular to Burnet, Coia, Keppie & Henderson, Salmond & Gray, and Noad about an Exhibition of Sculpture at the School of Art; W H Barnes, about him sending Hutchison a series of posters by R Lindner; Bossfield Commercial Artists, asking for recommendations of any promising students for a vacancy; Sir Muirhead Bone, Hutchison congratulating him on being included in the Coronation Honours; Thomas Bodkin, asking if he can deliver a lecture at the Glasgow School of Art; George Berrie, The General Electric Co, Hutchison recommending some young students for a position with Neon Signs; Douglas R Bisset, British School at Athens, about lectures; C R Chisman, The Art Exhibitions Bureau, about a painting of Hutchison's going on Exhibition; James Cowie, Hospitalfield, Hutchison providing a testimonial for a student.

C-F. Includes correspondence including: testimonial for Miss Irene Cherry; Austin Cooper, Reimann School, about their adding a department of Interior Design to their School; Miss Grace Chisholm, about the Saturday morning children's classes; Jack Coia, about Hutchison borrowing examples of Gillespie's work for a lecture by Dr Pevsner at the School; Mr Ian Cooper, President of the Students' Representative Council, congratulating Cooper on the excellent behaviour of the students; letter of recommendation for Ian Cooper; A B Campbell, Messrs Mylne & Campbell, thanking them for the gift from the Trustees of Sir James Guthrie's Trust; reference for Mr John Crawford; J M Colville, about helping Mr Crawford, the School Pottery Instructor, to set up in business; Memorandum of Proposed Company for Manufacture of Ceramic Ware; Dr W G Carpenter, Institute of Technology and Art, about a position for a Mr John McLellan; Stanley Dumbell, Liverpool University, informing him that the portrait of Sir Hector Hetherington is finished; Ashley Dukes about a lecture on Theatre Design; James Ede about a lecture at GSA; James Ferguson, BBC about radio talks by W. O. Hutchison; Ian Finlay, The Royal Scottish Museum, about the position of Director of the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums.

Q-T. Includes correspondence with: J. Richmond about a plan for training in Drawing, and the "dignification" of the distribution of Diplomas at GSA; Lord Rowallan, about a memorial panel at Auchincruive; Miss Catherine Russell, about drawing lessons for the daughter of Mrs Boultbee; bulletin to the 'Herald', 'Daily Express', 'Record', and 'Citizen' papers, Hutchison asking for some publicity for the decorations the students have made for the School Christmas Ball; W Somerville Shanks, about the great changes Hutchison plans to make to the General Course; Peter McCallum, about the retirement presentation of William Power; Miss Ann Smith, about the Glasgow Workers' Theatre Group; Benno Schotz, about changes in the General Course structure; Sir D M Stevenson, about the School diploma ceremony; Randolph Schwabe, Principal, Slade School about the appointment of a new Director to the Art Galleries of Glasgow and general remarks on Painting and the Rome Scholarship, with reference to David Donaldson (GSA student); W Somerville Shanks, Hutchison passing on his gratitude for Shanks' service to the School; J Harling Turner, about a commission for the Duke of Portland's Golden Wedding; testimonial for Mr Maurice J Thomas.

Q-S. Includes correspondence with: Sir John Richmond about changes in GSA due to the war, war work for Artists, and a Chair in Industrial Design; reference for John F Ross; Mrs M A Ramsay, about Dress Design at the School; Sir John Richmond, about the teaching of Dress Design at the School; Dr David Russell, about a meeting with the Association for the Preservation of Rural Scotland in connection with Artists recording rural sites in Scotland; Sir John Richmond about the training of Architects; D M Sutherland about the partial opening of the School; A.R. Sturrock, RSA, about the Newberys; The G O C, Scottish Command, Hutchison proposing to teach subjects to students that would be useful for the War effort e.g. Plan reading and Map and Plan making, and camouflage; Rev A M Shand, making a donation for Christmas Gifts for students on Service; Benno Schotz, about rearrangements in the timetable of the General Course; Councillor George Symington, Sub Convener of Education, about an appeal for a Grant from the Corporation of Glasgow; Singer Sewing Machine Ltd, about the School hiring an electric sewing machine; testimonial for Frances Stewart.