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File of papers labelled 'notes on re-organisation of classes etc' including papers and correspondence about that subject. Including: Director's Notes on the re-organisation of the Painting School, March 1929; Report from a visit of Allan Walton, Hill House, Suffolk, to the School; Report of Professor Tonks' visit to the Glasgow School of Art, Nov 1930 (2 copies); Note on the Heads of the Painting School, 1931; letter [copy] from D. Forrester Wilson to Mr Keppie about conditions for accepting the post of Head of Drawing & Painting, 25 Nov 1931; Scheme of Work for Drawing & Painting by D. Forrester Wilson; Report from the School Committee about the reorganisation of the School, 1932; 'Suggested Scheme of Organisation of Classes and Teaching ... as adjusted as meeting of Chairman's Committee', 26 Apr 1932 (3 copies); 'Scheme of Organisation of Classes and Teaching... as adjusted at meeting of School Committee', 19 May 1932 (2 copies); 'Suggested Scheme of Organisation of Classes and Teaching in the Glasgow School of Art' (2 draft copies); 'Definition of Duties of Members of the Design Staff'.

Papers and correspondence regarding the dismissal of former student Harry Bathgate Jnr from the Glasgow School of Art in 1910: GOV/10/7/1: Report on Mr Harry Bathgate Jnr by the Director, providing details of the circumstances leading to Mr Bathgate's dismissal, 1910 (3 copies) GOV/10/7/2: Correspondence [copy] between Mr Harry Bathgate and the Secretary of the School of Art concerning the dismissal of Mr Bathgate and the privileges which were also withdrawn for example attendance at social events in the Student Club, 1910 (2 copies) GOV/10/7/3: Draft letters to Mr Harry Bathgate from the Secretary of the School of Art concerning his dismissal, 08 Mar 1911, and notes from the Chairman's Committee, 13 Mar 1911

Letter [copy] to Monsieur Jean Delville informing him that he has been elected as first Professor of the Life Class in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts to begin duties in January 1906, 12 Dec 1905. (Two copies in French and one copy translated into English).

Correspondence between Francis Newbery and Sir Henry Craik about the presentation of a Quaich on behalf of the Glasgow School of Art to him for his support of the School.

Notes and papers regarding staffing including: extracts of minutes detailing staff appointments and conditions; draft letter to Mr King about his duties as Curator and Librarian; Office plan for teaching staff; document of proposed changes to staff; organisational structure charts/diagrams.

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.

Papers and correspondence about the proposed closure of the Ceramics Department to undergraduates. Letters of protest at the proposed closure to be circulated amongst the Governors, a request for information about the marketing of ceramics and a reply from Glasgow School of Art.

Correspondence and papers about the role of Honorary President of Glasgow School of Art. Includes a notice of the death of Dr Mary Armour, previous Honorary President, in July 2000 and a paper about the role, proposing a more active role for the Honorary President and nomination of Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden. Also includes correspondence with Lord Macfarlane about the role and about arrangements he made for speakers at the Glasgow School of Art President's Dinner.

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.

Correspondence and working papers of the Board of Governors, relating to matters such as the organisation of classes, the Scotch Education Department, and appointments. Mostly this type of business was dealt with by the Glasgow School of Art Secretary however these particular papers have historically been kept within the papers of the Board of Governors and so have been catalogued as such. Includes: GOV/10/1: Committee of Management Correspondence, 1854 GOV/10/2: Francis Newbery Application & Testimonials, 1881-1885 GOV/10/3: Correspondence with Scotch Education Department, 1898 GOV/10/4: Staffing Notes, 1901-1902 GOV/10/5: Presentation of a Quaich to Sir Henry Craik, 1904-1905 GOV/10/6: Appointment of Jean Delville to the Royal Academy of Arts, 12 Dec 1905 GOV/10/7: Harry Bathgate Jnr papers and correspondence, 1910-1911 GOV/10/8: Notes on the Re-organisation of Classes, 1929-1932 GOV/10/9: H.R.H The Prince of Wales, Glasgow School of Art Visitor, 1988-2001 GOV/10/10: Correspondence with Governors about Membership, 1997-2003 GOV/10/11: Honorary Fellowships, 1998-1999 GOV/10/12: Honorary President, 2000-2001 GOV/10/13: Proposed closure of Ceramics Department to Undergraduates, 2008

Includes:

• GSAA/EPH/9/2/1/1 Leaflet advertising the Needlecraft Exhibition and committee members, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/2/1/2 Card advertising the Needlecraft Exhibition, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/2/1/3 Catalogue of the Exhibition of Ancient & Modern Embroidery & Needlecraft, 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/2/1/4 Book titled 'The Art of Ayrshire White Needlework: An outline sketch of its history and achievement', 1916.

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:

• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/1 Proposed letters from the Secretary to inform prospective organisations of the Needlecraft Exhibition, October 1915–Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/2 Documents relating to the advertisement of the Needlecraft Exhibition, 06 Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/3 Draft letter titled 'Needlework Exhibition' from Secretary to accompany supply of circulars and schedules for the Needlecraft Exhibition, 23 Nov 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/4 Proposed letters from the Secretary to inform prospective attendees of the Needlecraft Exhibition,15 Jan 1916–26 Feb 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/5 Proposed letter from Secretary informing prospective organisation of the exhibition - including list of prospective organisations to contact, 06 Mar 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/6 Information advertising the Needlecraft Exhibition, Jan 1916
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/7Return of material notice from GSA Needlecraft Committee, March 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/6/8 Material relating to the Girl's Guildry (Glasgow Centre), 1916.

Booklet includes the following: Minutes for the Needlework Exhibition Committee and the following Sub-Committees: -Catalogue Committee -Finance Committee

Includes:

• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/1 Typed list of contacts for possible donations to the Needlecraft and Embroidery Exhibition. Including an attached draft of a letter sent to potential donors, 05 Dec 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/2 Typed list of 'Needlework Exhibition' Committee members at Christmas 1915, Nov-Dec 1915.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/3 Typed draft invite to the Needlework Exhibition on behalf of Patrick Dunn, 25-26 Feb 1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/4 Typed lists of probable lenders for the Needlework Exhibition - including names and addresses, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/5 Handwritten list of Needlecraft Exhibition boxes and cases in storage, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/6 Typed list of representatives suggested for the collection of selected material,1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/7 Typed drafts of lenders to be called upon in London, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/8 Handwritten lists of schedules sent, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/9 Handwritten list of material located at Raveltson, St Brides and Edinburgh Museum for possible loan to Needlecraft Exhibition, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/10 List of selected examples to be retained for further exhibition, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/11 Handwritten overview of arrangements for the Needlework Exhibition, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/12 Plans regarding adverts for catalogue and display case - including measurements, 1915-1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/13 Blank donor forms listing the particulars for exhibits on loan, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/14 Blank lender cards, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/15 Copy of donor confirmation card, c1916.
• GSAA/EPH/9/1/1/16 Blank confirmation cards acknowledging return of exhibits, c1916.

Includes correspondence, planning documentation, minutes, material relating to publicity and financial records.

This material consists of small publications such as exhibition catalogues, magazines and event programmes which relate to GSA's activities and alumni.

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

Group of modern calligraphy instructional prints and examples. Includes printed examples of calligraphy teaching various techniques, two examples of calligraphy on parchment in red and black ink, calligraphy in black ink on aged paper giving instruction for raised gilding in books signed Graily Hewitt, Sep. 1915, and a print in black ink on white paper of a pointing hand.

Includes collection of modern calligraphy teaching aids and examples as well as a collection of European and Turkish medieval manuscript fragments. Also includes a leather book cover with decorative gilding and Arabic lettering.

Group of miscellaneous photographs that do not fit an existing theme and do not have any notes indicating a collector/tutor, except one photograph which has a handwritten note "J Keppie" (John Keppie). Includes architectural photographs and photographic prints of various artwork and ornamental details.

Collection of photographic copies of George Henry paintings, mostly portraits. Most are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Some have typewritten labels. Some are stamped or labelled with "A.C. Cooper, Fine Art Photographer".

Collection of cloud and sky study photographs. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Most have a stamp on the support that says "Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy".

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy and France. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Eugene Bourdon, Architecte, Diplome par le Gouvernement". Some photographs have handwritten titles on the cardboard below the photograph.

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Ireland and France. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Chas. E. Whitelaw". Many photographs have handwritten titles on cardboard below the photograph.

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Alex R. McGibbon".

Includes photographs collected by Alexander McGibbon, Charles Edward Whitelaw, and Eugene Bourdon. Also includes collection of cloud studies, copies of George Henry works, and miscellaneous photographs.

Collection of various animal prints including sheep, cows, horses, dogs, and deer with focus on different parts of the anatomy (full body, heads, horns, hoofs, tails, etc). Many prints with French labels. Some prints signed by Robert Hills (1769-1844).

Includes two copies of architectural sketches for an early English doorway, entrance to Chapter House, Glasgow Cathedral. Sketch is dated 28 January 1903, supplement to The Builder's Journal and Architectural Record, measured and drawn by Charles Forsyth. Also includes collection of architectural lithograph prints, sketches, and watercolours of various locations including Paris, Rome, Cairo, and throughout the UK, some by E. Hildebrandt. Two have a stamp on corner of work, "Department of Science and Art, Specimen presented to schools". Also includes coloured prints of various rooms in the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia. Views include halls, courtyard, indoor garden, holy vestibule, throne room. Labelled in Russian and French, some include English labels written in pencil. Also includes collection of printed architectural plans and designs including two ordinance surveys of Garnethill and City Centre/Sauchiehall St., three copies of a poster of "100 Years of British Architecture" by The Observer, a floor plan of the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, a poster of "James Caldwell & Co. Abbotsford Stained Glassworks" designs, and three small architectural sketches/plans/designs of Grey Friars Church in Edinburgh, Chartres Cathedral in France, and Candlish Memorial Church in Glasgow.

Collection of prints and sketches of flowers, fruits, and other plants. Includes empty portfolio used to store the collection of flower prints. Written in pencil on the front cover, "Photographs and Coloured Illustrations of Flowers".

Includes flower prints, animal prints, architectural prints, and a print of a painting of a rhinoceros.

Teaching aids include collections of prints, photographs, and calligraphy examples.