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Harry Barnes' papers relating to invitations he received to attend or speak at various events and functions. Mostly includes correspondence accepting or rejecting invitations, papers organising accepted visits including programmes and invitations, and thank you notes after visits and talks delivered by Barnes. As Director of the Glasgow School of Art, Harry Barnes was invited to many functions and events such as the opening of exhibitions, artistic competitions, delivering talks and lectures for clubs and societies, conferences, and dinner invitations. Folders as follows: DIR/13/14/1: Folder labelled 'Official Commitments', 1964-1969 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: the opening of Summer Show Paintings by Milngavie Art Club; the opening of a New Cuninghame Art Club Exhibition; the AGM of the New Glasgow Society; a talk for the Paisley College of Technology; a talk for the Publicity Club of Glasgow; the opening of an Art Exhibition of The Academy, Bute; a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Dinner; a conference of the Saltire Society; a lunch for Mr and Madame Smirnovsky organised by the Scotland-USSR Friendly Society; a 'Consultation' organised by the Scottish Churches Council: 'Consultation on Scotland, Present Trends and Future Prospects in Education'; the Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Boys' Club; a 'Handicrafts and Housewives' Conference, the Scottish Women's Rural Institutes; 1967 Shetland Arts and Crafts Exhibition; a talk at a Ladies Evening of the Society of Dyers and Colourists; opening of a High School of Stirling Art Exhibtion; judging a poster design competition for 'Welfare of Disabled Week 15 to 21 March 1965'; the Design Council Awards Ceremony; opening of a 'Pictoral Embroidery Exhibition' at Galashiels Arts Club; an excursion to the 'Federal Republic of Germany and West Berlin'; opening the Civic Art Exhibition of East Kilbride Arts Guild; a Projects Exhibition assessing at Gordonstoun School; a talk for the Women's Guild of St Bride's Church; talk for the Kirk Street Youth Fellowship; opening of an Exhibition of Contemporary Scottish Painters at Links House. DIR/13/14/2: Papers regarding invitations to join Clubs and Societies, 1965-1966 (1 folder): Includes invitations and correspondence with the New Glasgow Society and the Glasgow School of Art Graduates Association about joining the associations and meetings. DIR/13/14/3: Invitations, 1967-1968 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: an Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music; invitation to attend a lecture by Professor Larsen at the University of Strathclyde; a cheese and wine party at the Glasgow School of Art Department of Planning; the opening of Middleton Hall Conference Centre; the opening of the New Scottish Design Centre; a reception of the Society of Scottish Artists at the RSA Galleries, Edinburgh; invitation to act as Adjudicator for the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; speech at the Glasgow Institute of Architects Centenary Dinner; a Gala Concert by the Scottish National Orchestra to reopen the City Hall; a piano recital organised by the Scottish-German Society; a Bauhaus Exhibition reception at the Royal Academy of Arts; a reception to celebrate the publication of Robert Macleod's book on Charles Rennie Mackintosh; the Annual Dinner of the Scottish Building Contractors' Association; the opening of the exhibition 'Colour in Hospitals'; the Westbourne School for Girls Prize Giving; the Annual Prize Giving of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music; a Dinner Dance at the Central Hotel organised by the Denmark-Scotland Society; the presentation of Diplomas at Edinburgh College of Art; the opening of the 'Sehen' Exhibition; the opening reception for the Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy; opening of an exhibition on Modern Theatre Architecture at the University of Strathclyde; opening of a show of tapestries at the Richard Demarco Gallery; the Annual 'At Home' of the Incorporation of Wrights; a luncheon at the City Chambers, Glasgow; a lecture by Nicolaus Pevsner at the University of Strathclyde; University of Strathclyde Students Association, Arts Festival; the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Biennial Dinner; a Leiden Recital for the Tenth Anniversary of the Scottish-German Society; Scottish Furniture Manufacturers Association Annual Prize Giving; the opening of an exhibition on Costume Jewellery, the Scottish Design Centre; an Exhibition of the Work of students of the Associateship Course of the Incorporated Institute of British Decorators and Interior Designers; High School of Stirling Art exhibition; the inaugural meeting of The Scottish Civic Trust. DIR/13/14/4: Invitations, 1969-1970 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: the opening of the extension of the Dental Hospital and School, Glasgow; an exhibition of Six Scottish Artists organised by Qantas Airways; invitation to Iain Cuthbertson's lecture at the National Trust of Scotland's Merchant's House in Glasgow; a festival of flowers at Glasgow Cathedral; a dinner at the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts; the opening of an exhibition of Tapestries at Edinburgh College of Art; the Second British International Print Bienialle; the opening of the British Wallhangings exhibition; reception of Scottish Television Limited; the opening of an exhibition 'Printing for the Businessman' by Pillans & Wilson Ltd; De Beers, 'Diamonds Today' Exhibition; Scottish Television Awards; an Exhibition of Polish Books, the Polish Cultural Institute; the Scottish Civic Trust reception; wine and cheese evening at the Glasgow School of Art Planning Department; the Diploma Ceremony, Robert Gordon's College; the Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition; the Scottish Society of Artists Annual Exhibition; School Children's Art Competition, corporation of Glasgow; Citizens' Theatre party; the Thomson Foundation Television College 'At Home'; Council of Industrial Design Exhibition 'Silver for the 70s'; an exhibition of works by Birmingham College of Art Post-graduates; lecture by Monsieur Paul Maymont at the University of Surrey; final examination exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts; a lunch at the Goldsmith's Hall; private view of the Central Art Exhibition in Stirling; exhibition of the tapestries of Ritzi Jacobi; a private view of fashions by the Scottish Design Centre; to view the New Compass Gallery. DIR/13/14/5: Folder labelled 'Official Commitments', 1969-1972 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: The Salvation Army Citizens' Rally; a conference 'Art in Secondary Schools', Nov 1971; a 'Third Symposium on Colour' at Paisley College of Techonology; correspondence asking Barnes to deliver a lecture for the New Literary Society. DIR/13/14/6: Invitations, 1971 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: University of Stirling public lecture; the Deacon's Choosing Dinner, Keppie Henderson & Partners; the Links House Scottish Art Promotion Annual Exhibition; Dinner of the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts; Reception of the Twenty-Fifth Edinburgh International Festival; an auction of Scottish and English pottery and porcelaine, the Bath Street Antique Galleries; an Open Day at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; opening of an exhibition of Ceramics, Jewellery and other Crafts at Clarkson's Galleries; a dinner in the City Chambers, Glasgow; a farewell dinner for Sir Henry P Wood of Jordanhill College of Education; the Inaugural Exhibition of the Weaver's Workshop, Edinburgh; Naming Ceremony for the Alexander Turnbull Building, University of Strathclyde; the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Biennial Dinner; dinner for Pirt Hein's visit to Scotland organised by Tavlan Limited, furniture manufacturers. DIR/13/14/7: Invitations, 1972-1974 (1 folder): Includes papers, invitations, and correspondence about events such as: conference of the Society of Industrial Artists (SIAD) and Designers and other SIAD events; opening of the Art Teachers' Exhibition in the Civic Centre, East Kilbride; lunch for visitors from Denmark to the Glasgow College of Technology; a Professorial Guest Night Dinner at the University of Glasgow; the Second Donald Robertson Memorial Lecture at the Glasgow School of Art; the Exhibition of Contemporary Crafts from Norfolk and Suffolk; the Wrights Deacon's Choosing Dinner, Keppie, Henderson & Partners; a film screening at the Odeon, Glasgow; book publication launch for Margaret Morris' book on the Art of J D Fergusson; dinner of the Association of Consulting Engineers Scottish Group; Annual Dinner of the Nomads Club; a film showing of 'More by Design' in the Central Hotel, Glasgow; the Presentation of the Glasgow Corporation Medal for Architecture; the Scottish College of Textiles, presentation; Dinner of the Glasgow Institute of Architects; lecture by Professor Magnus Pyke, Glasgow College of Building and Printing; exhibition at the Embassy of the United States of America; a dinner with the Council of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow; the West of Scotland Surgical Association Dinner.

Harry Barnes' papers of the meetings of the Committee of Principals and Directors of Central (Art) Institutions (COPADOCI). Also sometimes referred to as Central Art Institutions of Scotland (CAIS). Barnes was the Chair of this Committee in various years. The majority of these folders contain meetings papers, agendas, minutes and correspondence about meetings. Some folders contain other documents and correspondence formed by the Committee and are listed accordingly. Meetings papers include documents such as: agendas; minutes; correspondence inviting members to meetings; arrangements for meetings; Reports from the Art Institutions; a few of Barnes' handwritten notes; draft programmes and papers about the organisation of the Annual Conference of the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland; reports of meetings between the Central (Art) Institutions and the Educational Institute of Scotland; correspondence about meetings; correspondence inviting speakers to conferences of Central (Arts) Institutions; Minutes of the Annual Conference; draft proposals for the review of Diploma Courses and the introduction of Associateship Courses; information for External Assessors/Examiners; proposals for introducing an Honours Diploma Course; newspaper clippings referring to CAIS matters; lists of statistics; proposals for new staffing structures; memoranda to the Scottish Education Department; Policy Statement on Central Institutions; lists of Degree Courses; 'Committee of Principals and Directors of Central Institutions, Summary of Courses' document; correspondence with the CNAA; Central Institutions, Academic Development Programme forms; reports on staff salaries; correspondence with other Universities and Polytechnical Institutions; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department; correspondence about the 'Handbook of the Scottish Central Institutions'; draft course proposal documents submitted to the CNAA; report on Postgraduate Study in Art and Design; proposals for new course structures; papers on a Working Party looking at the reassessment of qualifications; Working Party reports; papers about the amalgamation of the CNAA and NCDAD; papers and minutes of some sub-committees e.g. Educational Technology sub-committee, the Science sub-committee, and the Academic Staff Salaries sub-committee; reviews of grading Courses; correspondence with the Council of Europe; correspondence with the British Council about international education proposals; papers and correspondence with the Commission of the European Communities; correspondence about a UNESCO project on the recognition of studies. At these meetings, the committee discussed topics such as: Honours Courses in Art; Staff conditions and salaries; Diploma Adjudications; Central (Arts) Institutions Staff Conferences; entrance tests and procedures; Academic Awards; National Arts Festivals; educational statistics; External Examiners/Assessors; reports on visits to Europe; the recognition of courses; the Commonwealth Arts Festival; elections to the Council; student training; the differences between the Scottish and English systems and the status of the Scottish Diploma; student expenses, grants, and allowances; Associateship Courses; Hospitalfield; Legislation affecting Central Institutions; relationships with the Scottish Education Department; student fees; marking systems; course applications; the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions'; Conversion Courses; vacancies on courses; the involvement of students in the work of Governing Bodies; CNAA degree courses in Art; Working Parties of the Central Institutions; student residencies; educational technology; vocational training; scholarships; overseas students; student Unions. Folders as follows: DIR/13/15/1: Minutes of meeting of the Joint Council for Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, 17 Nov 1959 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/2: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1964-1965 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/3: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1965-1966 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/4: Central (Art) Institutions correspondence with the Scottish Education Department and the Art Teachers' Association, 1965-1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/5: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1966-1967 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/6: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1968-1969 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/7: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1969 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/8: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1970-1971 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/9: Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Annual Conference papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder): Also includes: Minutes of the Annual Conferences: 1970, 1971, 1973 & 1975, pressclippings; correspondence, and papers for discussion for Conference 1975. DIR/13/15/10: Correspondence, meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Also includes correspondence about a meeting with Sir Charles Wilson, Principal of the University of Glasgow; correspondence about questionnaires relating to 'the Administrative Function within each institution' designed by CAIS; statistics gathered from this questionnaire; the 'Report of the TSA Planning Team on The Glasgow Study'. DIR/13/15/11: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1972 (1 folder): Also includes papers about the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions' including a draft copy. DIR/13/15/12: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/13: Correspondence and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973 (1 folder): Also includes: a copy of the 'Report of the TSA Planning Team on The Glasgow Study', correspondence with the Committee of Directors of Polytechnics, and a report from the 'Working Group on Vocation Courses in the Design Technician Area'. DIR/13/15/14: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973 (1 folder): Also includes draft documents: 'Committee of Principals and Directors of Central Institutions, Summary of Courses, 1973-1978'. DIR/13/15/15: Meetings Minutes and Papers of a Working Party of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973-1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/16: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1973-1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/17: Joint Course Proposal Documents, 1974 (1 folder): Includes document: 'Section 1: Joint Proposals for a Course Leading to the Award of the Degree of BA (Hons) in Art with Specialism in Painting, or in Sculpture, or in Design, from Duncan Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art, and Gray's School of Art in Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, Aberdeen' 18 Mar 1974 (2 copies), and 'Section 2': submission from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. DIR/13/15/18: Edinburgh College of Art Diploma Course with Honours Proposal, Draft document, 1974 (1 folder): Document: 'The Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, Edinburgh College of Art, Proposals incorporating arrangements and course structures leading to Diplomas in Art with Honours Classification, Draft, Jan 1974'. DIR/13/15/19: Meetings Minutes and Papers of a Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland Working Group, 1974 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/20: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1975-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/21: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland and Sub-Committees, 1975-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/15/22: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1976 (1 folder): Also includes correspondence with the Council of Europe about Scholarships, correspondence with the British Council, and a copy of the 'Handbook of Scottish Central Institutions, 1974'. DIR/13/15/23: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland, 1977 (1 folder): Also includes papers about the Commission of the European Communities. DIR/13/15/24: Meetings Minutes and Papers of the Central (Art) Institutions of Scotland and Sub-Committees, 1978 (1 folder): Also includes papers on the UNESCO project on the recognition of studies and papers about the Commission of the European Communities.

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

Correspondence and papers relating to affiliations and collaborations between Harry Barnes or the Glasgow School of Art and other bodies, organisations, and societies around Scotland and Britain. Papers include correspondence about various projects, exhibitions, or visits involving the Glasgow School of Art and external cultural committees on which Barnes sat. NB: A small amount of the correspondence in some of these folders is from Anthony Jones, Director of the Art School after Barnes. Jones appears to have carried on some of this correspondence on behalf of Barnes, as his successor. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/17/1: The Arts Council of Great Britain, 1964-1980 DIR/13/17/2: The Association of Art Historians, 1977 DIR/13/17/3: The BBC and STV, 1965-1981 DIR/13/17/4: The British Council, 1965-1979 DIR/13/17/5: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, 1973-1979 DIR/13/17/6: The Citizens' Theatre, 1964-1968 DIR/13/17/7: The Council of Industrial Design, 1964-1970 DIR/13/17/8: Design Council, 1971-1979 DIR/13/17/9: Educational Institute of Scotland, 1964-1979 DIR/13/17/10: Education Department, Corporation of Glasgow, 1964-1967 DIR/13/17/11: Glasgow Civic Art Association, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/12: Glasgow Cultural Centre, the Corporation of Glasgow, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/13: Glasgow Institute of Architects, 1964-1979 DIR/13/17/14: Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries, 1964-1981 DIR/13/17/15: Glasgow Print Studio, 1973-1976 DIR/13/17/16: Helensburgh & District Art Club and Glasgow Art Club, 1960-1970 DIR/13/17/17: The National Trust for Scotland, 1966-1972 DIR/13/17/18: The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 1965-1967 DIR/13/17/19: The Scottish Arts Council, 1966-1981 DIR/13/17/20: Scottish Civic Trust, 1967-1971 DIR/13/17/21: Scottish-German Society, 1966-1981 DIR/13/17/22: The Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, 1964-1981 DIR/13/17/23: Tapestry Projects and Organisations, 1966-1970 DIR/13/17/24: The Victoria & Albert Museum, 1960-1971 DIR/13/17/25: The XIII Club, 1964-1970

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 Professional Practice and the Teaching of Art. Includes papers relating to Jordanhill, Craigie, and Hamilton Colleges of Education, the Scottish Association of Art Teachers, and the National Committee for the In-Service Training of Teachers. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/19/1: Colleges of Education, 1964-1977 DIR/13/19/2: Associations and Committees for Professional Practice concerns, 1955-1978

Papers relating to operational matters and reporting, such as the structure of the Board of Governors, Director's Reports, materials used for writing the Prospectus, Financial documents, and papers relating to Health and Safety. Records as follows: DIR/13/2/1: Structure and Constituton, 1969-1973 DIR/13/2/2: Financial Papers, 1964-1977 DIR/13/2/3: Director's Reports, Working Papers, 1968-1974 DIR/13/2/4: Prospectus, Working Papers, 1965-1972 DIR/13/2/5: Health and Safety Papers, 1964-1976 DIR/13/2/6: SANDAS Annual Requisition Papers, 1967-1970

Papers and correspondence kept by Harry Barnes that pre-date his term as Director. Some of these papers may have been from Barnes' time as Deputy Director and Registrar of the School (1946-1964) but have been kept with his Directorial papers and so have been catalogued as such. Folders as follows: DIR/13/20/1: Various working papers about the Glasgow School of Art and the Teaching of Art, 1930-1947 (1 folder): Includes: Examination question for 'History of Art I, 3rd Year Students'; Report, to Mr Keppie, about the Glasgow School of Art by Professor Henry Tonks on his visit to the School 02 & 03 Dec 1930; correspondence between Keppie and Tonks about the Report; paper: 'Art in Primary Schools'; copy of a written stimulus for a subject composition and extract from Tennyson's poem: 'Day Dream'. DIR/13/20/2: General and Personal Correspondence pre-dating Barnes' Directorship, 1943-1960 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and papers about, and references for, Harry Barnes in support of his applications for Headmasterships and other positions in various Art Colleges; correspondence about vacancies on the Glasgow School of Art staff; correspondence and papers about Barnes' position as Assistant Master in Painting and Drawing at the Glasgow School of Art; references from Barnes for former Glasgow School of Art staff; correspondence with the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland about illustrations Barnes has provided them with; correspondence about the fate of the Mackintosh Furniture at Hous'ill; invitations to Barnes for events such as exhibition openings and conferences; correspondence with the Arts Council of Great Britain about an exhibition; copy of a memorandum on proposed staffing changes for the Scottish Craft Centre; paper: 'Some Observations on the Present Position of the Panel' of the Scottish Craft Centre; other correspondence about the Scottish Craft Centre; draft school notice about a Polio Vaccination at the School; correspondence about visits to the School such as from the ladies of the American Dental Society; correspondence about the sale of a tapesty by a Mr Sax Shaw; correspondence with the Dundee Museums and Fine Art Galleries thanking Barnes for loaning them five tapestries for an exhibition; correspondence with the newly formed Art Club in Dalry asking for Barnes' advice; personal correspondence about repairs to Barnes' car; correspondence with the Edinburgh Tapestry Company; correspondence about an article Barnes has agreed to write on 'Wrought Iron Work in Scotland'. (NB sensitive papers regarding job applications, for example, will be closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection). DIR/13/20/3: Papers regarding Classes for Youth Club Leaders, 1944-1947 (1 folder): Includes: handwritten and typed notes by Barnes about evening classes for youth club leaders run in conjunction with the Corporation of Glasgow, Education Department; document: 'Glasgow School of Art Evening Classes, Course of Arts and Crafts for Junior School Club Leaders. Introduction to Course and Suggestions for Imaginative Drawing and Painting Classes by H Jefferson Barnes, 1945'; timetables for courses; sign-in sheet for Interior Decoration, Introductory Course, Apr 1944; correspondence about the courses; draft document 'Course of Lecture Demonstrations for School Club Leaders', 1945. DIR/13/20/4: Various papers including those about the Library and Casts at the School, 1950-1958 (1 folder): Includes: Inventories, notes, and lists of plaster casts and their locations around the School and within each department; four black and white photographs of two figure casts: a Caryatid and a Gothic figure; School Librarian's Report, 1952; report of a visit to Edinburgh College of Art Library, 1952; the Librarian's Report on 'Means for setting up a Classified Collection of Illustrations'; Library Sectional Bibliography; Glasgow School of Art Library Report on Reorganisation, 1951; 'Memorandum concerning the question of use of the new School of Art Union by the students of Architecture'; Glasgow School of Art Report on Session 1950-1951; some copies of examination papers; correspondence with D P Bliss about his Travel Reports; Report of D P Bliss' Travels in Denmark and Sweden, 1957; copy of 'Regulations for the Twenty-Fifth Exhibition of the Aberdeen Artists' Society', 1958. DIR/13/20/5: Various papers including those about the National Committee for the Training of Teachers and Anne Scott Macdonald's Historical Dolls, 1950-1960 (1 folder): Includes: Blank application form for 'Admission to a Training College'; note about the National Committee for the Training of Teachers Emergency Recruitment Scheme; pamphlet about the Further Education and Training Scheme; notes and correspondence about the dolls in historical costume made by A Macdonald Scott; note: 'A Short History of Costume, being a series of dolls designed and made by Mrs A Macdonald Scott for the Lending Museum, Glasgow School of Art', listing the dolls made; quotation from James Meighan and Son for curtains; paper: 'A Museum of Visual Aids for the Teaching of Art'; a note of the 'Suggested Course for Students of Ross Hall'; suggestions for the Christmas Ball, 1958; list of lectures in a series 'The Artist as Craftsman'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about a potential exchange programme between staff of technical colleges in the United Kingdom and the United States; handwritten notes: 'Reasons for change of course proposed for beginners class' for Silversmithing and Jewellery; list of RSA School of Painting Awards; information about the RIBA Annual Assessment, 1958-1959; list of Class Prizes awarded 1950-1951; student lists and marks (closed for 75 years in line with Data Protection); document about a mural by Alasdair Gray for the Scottish USSR Friendship Society, 8 Belmont Crescent, Glasgow. DIR/13/20/6: Board of Education Examination Papers, c1955 (1 folder): Board of Education Examination papers including subjects: 'Education', 'Industrial', 'History and Methods of Painting', 'Organisation', 'Teaching', 'Affiliations'. Also includes lists of students and correspondence. DIR/13/20/7: First Page of a document: 'The training of designers for work in industry', c1950s-1960s (1 document): The name 'McCrum' is annotated at the top in biro. DIR/13/20/8: Paper about Art and Design, c1960s (1 document): 62-page document about many aspects of Art and Design including sections discussing: The Graphic Arts; Design for the Traditional Industrial Arts; Surface Design; Product Design; Interior Design and Display Work; Design for Entertainment; Landscape Architecture; Other Openings; Teaching Art; Training and Qualifications; Openings and Renumeration.

Artworks and designs by Harry Barnes. DIR/13/21/1: Christmas Card Designs: c1950s-1970s (1 folder): Undated sketches and tracings for five Christmas card designs. Designs include: six pointed star; scene of an infant Jesus, cherubs and crown; angel playing a trumpet.

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

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

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

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Prizes, Awards, Competitions, Commissions, and Scholarships for Glasgow School of Art Students. Includes correspondence with those donating funds for prizes and students who have received prizes and scholarships, advertisments for competitions sponsored by businesses and organisations, and correspondence about commissions. Folders as follows: DIR/13/6/1: Folder labelled: 'Summer Compositions up to 1964, Governors' Prize, John & Mabel Craig', 1958-1964 (1 folder): Includes: Notices of the winners of the Governors' Prize for Composition; information sheets, or briefs, about the Summer Composition Prize e.g. choice of subject, size, medium, and prize amount; information about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest brief and lists of prizewinners. DIR/13/6/2: Folder of papers regarding Glasgow School of Art Prizes and Scholarships, 1960-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Royal Society of Arts about a travelling exhibition, and an Industrial Design Bursary competition; correspondence with other organisations, such as the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers, about bursary competitions; some correspondence with students about Post-Diploma Awards; notices of bursary winners and competition winners, e.g. Design Competition for Steel Tableware, Landscape Painting Prize; notices and circulars about the Governors' Prize; lists of prizewinners of the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; notices about competitions; Provisional List of Prizes and Awards, Jun 1967; notes and correspondence about the Prizewinners for Jun 1967; 'Provisional List of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1966'; 'Provisional List of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1965'; Minutes of a meeting of the Finance Committee, 1966; correspondence with the Royal Scottish Academy about their School of Painting Competition, including lists of successful students; list of Members and Associates of the Royal Scottish Academy. DIR/13/6/3: Folder titled 'Bellahouston Bequest', 1960-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with staff of Cargill Hostel at Culzean about duties; correspondence with the trustees of the Bellahouston Bequest Fund; correspondence about establishing a research scholarship at the School of Art for the session 1966-1967 with funds from the Bellahouston Bequest; reports from recipients of the Bellahouston Bequest Fund Travelling Scholarships about their travels and programmes of research. DIR/13/6/4: Folder of papers regarding Glasgow School of Art Prizes and Scholarships, 1962-1966 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with students about 'Minor Travelling Scholarships'; correspondence about prizewinning students; correspondence informing students of prizes and scholarships they have won; some correspondence about Post-Diploma awards; proposed programmes for travelling scholarships; correspondence about 'Maintenance Scholarships for Post Diploma Study'; correspondence about the allocation of travelling scholarships and other awards; Provisional List of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1965; Prizes and Scholarships, annotated list, 1964-1965; correspondence notifying student that they have been awarded the Newbery Medal; correspondence about the 'Haldane Travelling Scholarship'; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about Scholarships; correspondence about the 'Sam Mavor Travelling Scholarship'; correspondence about student plans and itineraries for Travelling Scholarships; reports from students about their travels; information about a stained glass competition; correspondence about the 'John Keppie Travelling Scholarship'; blank award offer letters; Old lists of Prizes and Scholarships:1962-1963, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1958, 1957. DIR/13/6/5: Folder of material relating to Prizes and Scholarships, and some material on Diploma Day, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Director's reports of the Session for Diploma Day; correspondence about student scholarships; 'Notes for the Annual Report 1964-1965', about Exhibitions, and notes about Prizes; excerpt from Report by the Governors for Session 1964-1965; notice that William Armour and John Miller have been elected to the Royal Scottish Academy; notices of Prizewinners of prizes such as: the Governors' Prize, the Landscape Painting prize, and the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; 'Provisional List of Prizes and Awards', Jun 1967; correspondence about prizewinning students of the Royal Scottish Academy and results of their Painting Competition; correspondence about the 'David Murray Studentships'; draft document: 'A Proposal to Rename the Buildings Constituting the Glasgow School of Art'; correspondence about a gift to the Art School from W McChlery of a Hall Settle in the style of Mackintosh; correspondence about Governors' Visitation to classes; handwritten SRC President's Speech for Diploma Day; calendar 1968-1969 with Exhibitions plotted onto it. DIR/13/6/6: Papers regarding Commissions, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes correspondence with businesses and organisations looking to commission various pieces of Art and Design, for example: a silver spade for Giffnock & Newlands Hebrew Congregation; memorial stained glass windows for a Church; a mural for the Clyde River Purification Board, and a number of other murals; portraits; illustrations for fairy tales; a presentation plaque for the University of Glasgow Graduates Association; a stamp for the Lister Centenary; a Targe for Lord Rowallan; lettering for the Scottish National Orchestra van. DIR/13/6/7: Folder labelled 'Summer Compositions, Governors' Prize, John & Mabel Craig, and Landscape Prize, 1965' (1 folder): Includes: Notice of deadline and where work should be submitted for the Governors' Prize; notice of the winners of the Governors' Prizes; notice of information to students about the Governors' Prize and the John and Mabel Craig Bequest Prize; notice inviting submissions for the Governors' Prize; notice of the winner of the Landscape Painting Prize; notice of the winners of the John and Mabel Craig Prizes. DIR/13/6/8: Folder labelled 'Scholarships 1965-1966' (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about Scholarships and Awards; correspondence and papers about the 'Queen's Award for Students of Art and Design'; correspondence with the Lord Chamberlain's Office about the 'Queen's Award'; papers about University of Nottingham, Fellowship in Fine Art; correspondence about a cover design competition, The National Playing Fields Association; correspondence about other Art and Design Competitions e.g. a medal design competition, an environmental design competition, an ideal homes competition, a Jackson Tailor window display competition, a bookbinding competition, a collection box design competition for the Marie Curie Foundation, and several other competitions; correspondence about the Leverhulme Research Awards; correspondence about other awards e.g. Letraset Graphics Student Awards, the Layton Student Awards, Designers & Art Directors Awards, and many other awards; correspondence with the 'Ambassade de France' about French Scholarships; correspondence about 'Winston Churchill' Travelling Scholarships; correspondence with the British Council about scholarships and studentships; correspondence with the British School at Rome about scholarships; correspondence about a Vogue talent contest; correspondence about a competition to design the logo of Scottish Opera; correspondence about the 'Trades House Travelling Scholarship'; applications from students for the Queen's Award travelling scholarship. DIR/13/6/9: Folder labelled 'Scholarships, Royal College of Art', 1965-1971 (1 folder): Includes: Some papers relating to Diploma Assessments and Presentations; correspondence and papers relating to entrance examinations for the Royal College of Arts; Principal's reports & references for students who have made application to the Royal College of Art; correspondence with the Royal College of Art about developments within their departments; Entrance Examination statistics; information about the Royal College of Art's powers to award degrees; Royal College of Art, Terms of Appointment of Tutor; Royal College of Art, College Statutes; circular about 'GCE Entrance Requirements for Royal College of Art'; lists of successful candidates for the Royal College of Art; circulars of information about the Royal College of Art courses and calendars; correspondence about Royal Scottish Academy Awards; papers about the Royal Scottish Academy School of Painting Competition; correspondence and papers about the DWT Cargill Fund, Scholarship, and Cargill Lectures; student reports of travels for the trustees of the Cargill Travelling Scholarship. DIR/13/6/10: Folder labelled 'Summer Compositions, Governors' Prize, John and Mabel Craig, Landscape Prize', 1966-1967 (1 folder): Includes: Papers regarding Robert Hart Bursaries; notices of winners of the John and Mabel Craig Awards; correspondence about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; notices about the Governors' Prizes; notices about the 'Landscape Painting Prize', 1965; notices about the Royal Scottish Academy Competition; notice for a design competition for Stainless Steel Tableware; notices about Graphic Design competitions. DIR/13/6/11: Folder labelled 'Summer Compositions, Governors' Prize, John and Mabel Craig, Landscape Prize', 1967 (1 folder): Includes: Notices about the Governors' Prize and prizewinners; notices about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest prizes and prizewinners; notices about the Landscape Prize and prizewinners. DIR/13/6/12: Folder labelled 'Royal Society of Arts Scholarships', 1968-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence and papers about Travelling Scholarships; lists of students awarded Travelling Scholarships; correspondence with students about Travelling Scholarship awards; proposed itineraries for Travelling Scholarships; correspondence with the Royal College of Art about their Department of Stained Glass and other information about the College; correspondence with the Royal College of Art about Entrance Examinations; papers, such as lists of prize winners, about the John and Mabel Craig Bequest; notice about a Graphic Design competition; notices about the Royal Scottish Academy competition; notices about the Governors' Prize; references for students for the Royal College of Art; papers about the DWT Cargill Lectures and Scholarships; reports from student recipients of the Cargill Award; correspondence about the Govancroft Bursary; corespondence about the John Keppie Scholarship; correspondence about Post Diploma Study; correspondence with the Royal Society of Arts about Industrial Design Bursaries Competition. DIR/13/6/13: Folder of papers relating to Commissions and Competitions, 1968-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with various institutions and businesses looking to commission a piece of Art or Design, or holding competitions for example: a Trophy competition for The Rotary Club of Paisley; a commemorative plaque for the Jewish Old Age Home; a badge design competition for Bellshill Maternity Hospital; commissions for portraits; a model village for the Colzium-Lennox Estate; sculpture portraits; help in furnishing a new unit at the Southern General Hospital; help in designing Prom Publicity for the Scottish National Orchestra Society; murals for Kirklands Hospital, and for the Royal Infirmary, Dumfries. DIR/13/6/14: Folder labelled 'Cargill', about the DWT Cargill Fund, 1969-1972 (1 folder): Correspondence and papers relating to the DWT Cargill Fund, Scholarships, and Lecture series. Includes: typed lectures about Sir Walter Scott by Douglas Percy Bliss; correspondence with students awarded Cargill travelling scholarships; correspondence with the Trustees of the Cargill Fund; papers about Exhibitions of the work of Cargill Fund winners; itineraries from students about to embark upon travel; references for students; correspondence about the organisation of the Cargill Lectures. DIR/13/6/15: Folder labelled 'Scholarships', 1970-1972 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence about students who have been awarded a post-diploma year; correspondence about a variety of Scholarships and Prizes for example: the Gorcers' Company Fellowship in the Fine Arts, a 'Carron' Company Design Competition, the Buchanan and Ewing Bequest, the Govancroft Potteries Bursary, and David Murray Studentships; correspondence about student travel scholarships; list of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1971; list of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1970; list of 'Diplomas and Prizes awarded Jun 1971'; list of 'Diplomas & Prizes Awarded Jun 1970'. DIR/13/6/16: Papers relating to the Royal Scottish Academy Places and Competitions, 1971-1973 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with the Royal Scottish Academy about matters such as: student applications, the School of Painting Competition, the David Murray Studentship Fund, Royal Scottish Academy Awards, and Exhibitions of Royal Academy Schools Final Year Students. Also includes correspondence with the Royal Society of Arts about the 'Industrial Design Bursaries Competition'. DIR/13/6/17: Papers relating to Travelling Scholarships, 1973 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence with students who have been awarded travelling scholarships informing them of awards and discussing their plans; lists of prizes and scholarships available; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department about scholarship amounts. DIR/13/6/18: Papers relating to the DWT Cargill Fund, 1973-1975 (1 folder): Correspondence and papers relating to the DWT Cargill Fund, Trustees, Awards and Lecture Series. Includes papers about: travelling scholarships; a Memorial Lecture; itineraries of students awarded travel prizes; postcards and reports from students who were awarded travelling scholarships. DIR/13/6/19: Folder of papers relating to Prizes and Scholarships, 1974-1975 (1 folder): Includes: Photocopy of the Glasgow School of Art Prize List, Jun 1974; correspondence with students about travelling scholarships; itineraries from students who have been awarded travelling scholarships; list of prizes available, 1974; list of student Diploma marks (closed); student assessment sheets (closed); list of Prizes and Scholarships, Jun 1974, excerpt from the Annual Report. DIR/13/6/20: Folder of papers relating to Prizes and Scholarships, 1975-1976 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence with students who were awarded various travelling scholarships about their travel arrangements and itineraries; correspondence about the Sam Mavor Bequest; list 'Prizes to be Presented on Diploma Day Jun 1976'; List of travelling scholarships to be made, 'subject to the submission of a suitable itinerary'; correspondence about 'Royal Scottish Academy Scholarships'; list 'Prizes Available, Jun 1975'; invitation to the Student Progress Committee meeting.

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Students at the Glasgow School of Art including: enquiries from prospective students about studying at the School; papers about student finances; and material relating to Student clubs and societies such as the Student Representative Council. NB Many of the papers may be closed for 75 years due to Data Protection Legislation. Papers divided into sub-series as follows: DIR/13/7/1: Enquiries about Courses and Studying at the Art School, 1964-1976 DIR/13/7/2: Regulations and Guidance, c1960-1970s DIR/13/7/3: Student Finances and Expenses, 1961-1969 DIR/13/7/4: Student Representative Council (SRC) and other Student Associations, 1964-1975 DIR/13/7/5: Students' Material Store, 1964-1977 DIR/13/7/6: Student Society Events and Visits, 1959-1967 DIR/13/7/7: Student Correspondence Files, 1964-1980

Harry Barnes' papers relating to staff. Sub-series as follows: DIR/13/8/1: General Staff Correspondence, 1945-1977 DIR/13/8/2: Correspondence Regarding Governors, 1964-1976 DIR/13/8/3: Staff Association, 1967-1976 DIR/13/8/4: Staff and Departments, 1964-1971 DIR/13/8/5: Staff Timetables, 1966-1969 DIR/13/8/6: Former Staff, 1964-1971 DIR/13/8/7: Application Correspondence, 1964-1972 NB the majority of these staff papers contain sensitive information about individuals and will be closed for 75 years from the date of the material, in line with Data Protection legislation.

Harry Barnes' papers and correspondence relating to the Glasgow School of Art and external Committees and Working Groups he sat on. Papers include annotated agendas and minutes, correspondence about meetings, notes and some copies of minutes and meeting papers. Folders as follows: DIR/13/9/1: Board of Governors papers, 1966-1976 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/2: Chairman's Committee papers, 1968-1972 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/3: Building & Fabric Committee papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/4: School & Staff Committee papers, 1970-1975 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/5: Academic Council papers, 1974-1978 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/6: Board of Studies papers, 1967-1973 (1 folder) Harry Barnes was the Chairman of the Board of Studies. DIR/13/9/7: School Council papers, 1970-1976 (1 folder) Harry Barnes was Convener of the School Council. DIR/13/9/8:Co-ordinating Committee for Courses in Art, Architecture, Design, and Cognate Subjects, 1974-1975 (1 folder) This was an external Committee with the Scottish Education Department. DIR/13/9/9: The Consultative Committee on the Curriculum, 1965-1971 (1 folder) This was an external Committee with the Scottish Education Department. DIR/13/9/10: Joint Board for the Degree of B.Arch, 1973-1977 (1 folder) DIR/13/9/11: Working Party in Art, 1968-1971 (1 folder) This was an external 'Working Party' focussing on the teaching of Art in Secondary Schools, that included Art Teachers from Secondary Schools across Scotland. DIR/13/9/12: Glasgow School of Art Graduate Association papers, 1964-1968 (1 folder) This was an external Association set up by Glasgow School of Art Alumni.

Later accessions of material relating to Francis Newbery. Material was not deposited as part of his working papers as Director of the School, but includes some working papers and correspondence from during his time as Director in addition to papers dating to after his retirement, family records and photographs, and written materials regarding Newbery.
Includes:

• DIR/5/38/1: Correspondence, 1889-1947
• DIR/5/38/2: Working Papers of Francis Newbery, 1902-c1910
• DIR/5/38/3: The 'Masque of the City Arms' Papers and Correspondence, 1905
• DIR/5/38/4: The Teaching of Design, Papers and Correspondence, 1910
• DIR/5/38/5: Needlecraft in Secondary Schools Papers and Correspondence, 1910-1912
• DIR/5/38/6: Family Papers, 1906-1984
• DIR/5/38/7: Family Photographs, c1895-c1980s
• DIR/5/38/8: Materials relating to Francis Newbery

See this blog-post for more information about the discovery of these materials: http://www.gsaarchives.net/2018/03/cataloguing-gsa-famous-friends-fra-newbery-discovered/

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Committee of Management Correspondence: GOV/10/1/1: Draft letter from the School of Art to the Board of Trade, Department of Science and Art, on Captain Owen's memorandum. Letter states the understanding upon which the Glasgow School of Art consent to carry on the institution in co-operation with the Department of Science and Art and outlines agreements such as: payments to be made; some appointment information; salary information and fee information, 1854. GOV/10/1/2: Letter from the Department of Science and Art to Archibald Galbraith, Glasgow School of Art. Letter is a reply to the above and acknowledges the understanding upon which the Glasgow School of Art consent to carry on the institution co-operation with the Department of Science and Art, 09 Sep 1854.

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.

Papers and correspondence about Honorary Fellowships awarded by the Glasgow School of Art 1998-1999. Those who received honorary fellowships in this period include: Perry King; Izi Metzstein; Sir Anthony Caro; Sadie McLellan; Liz Lochhead; David Gleaves; Ivor Tiefenbrun; Declan McGonagle; and Deyan Sudjic. Papers also include arrangements for Honorary Fellowship lunches.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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'.

File of papers and correspondence relating to the 'Visitor' of Glasgow School of Art, Prince Charles, H.R.H The Prince of Wales. Papers include correspondence inviting HRH The Prince of Wales to become the Glasgow School of Art Visitor, information about the role of Visitor, and press releases about the role. Also includes correspondence and papers about the change of title from 'Visitor' to 'Patron' in 2001.

Correspondence and papers relating to The Glasgow General Educational Endowments Board and the Hutcheson's Hospital and Hutchesons' Educational Trust. Including: Newspaper clippings from The Glasgow Herald, relating to Glasgow Educational Endowments, 1883; Scheme for the Glasgow General Educational Endowments Board, 1885; Minutes of the Glasgow Educational Endowments Board May 1886; pamphlet about the Glasgow Educational Endowments Bursary and Scholarship Competition, 1886; Draft Provisional Order for the Hutchesons' Hospital and Hutchesons' Educational Trust, April 1903; Extracts from Hutchesons' Provisional Order, 1903.

Two newspaper cuttings and a note of an interview about the bequest of Mr McCaig of Oban who left his money to Trustees, including the University of Glasgow, to be used for the building of a tower and numerous statues in memory of him and his relations, with any surplus to be used to found a Chair in the Art of Sculpture. This bequest was declared invalid at a Court of Session in 1906.

File of prize fund and bequest financial information. Tables of information include: 'Charifund Check Sheet', 'Prize Funds etc. Covenant Dates', 'Deposit Receipt Dates', and 'Endowments and Prize Funds'.

List of students who attended Hospitalfield House from 1901-1993. Front of document reads: 'Hospitalfield Scholars, 1901-93: 1902-10 is the transcription of a summary report of students at Hospitalfield made during 1928 when decisions were being made by RSA to shut down the art school. Contents in brackets added by Henry Daniel, Governor.'

Correspondence and papers relating to the Hart Trust: a trust formed with a bequest from Robert Hart of Cessnock Park to the Glasgow School of Art in 1884. Papers include: Letter from Robert Hart's Trustees notifying the Glasgow School of Art of the bequest, 12 Nov 1884; Statement of R Hart's Trust in favour of Glasgow School of Art 1887; notes regarding correspondence between the School and Trustees 1888; Draft letter from the School to the Trustees about the bequest, 27 Dec 1897; Hart Trust correspondence and copy letters 1906- Jan 1907; Correspondence and copy letters between the Glasgow School of Art Secretary and the Trustees regarding the Hart Trust and bursaries, 1907-1908; Robert Hart's Trust: Scheme for the Disbursement of the Bequest for the Advancement of the Art of Drawing and Painting in Glasgow, 1907; Conditions and Requirements for the awarding of the Robert Hart Bursaries, 1907.

National Competition of Schools of Science and Art and Art Classes, List of Students Rewarded, with the Report of the Examiners on the selected Works of Schools of Science and Art Classes. Volumes for years: GOV/11/3/1: 1891 GOV/11/3/2: 1892 GOV/11/3/3: 1893 GOV/11/3/4: 1894 GOV/11/3/5: [1895 wanting] GOV/11/3/6: 1896 GOV/11/3/7: 1897 GOV/11/3/8: 1898

Papers about the Glasgow School of Art applications to the Bellahouston Bequest Fund: GOV/11/4/1: Application to participate in the Bellahouston Bequest Fund by the Glasgow School of Art, 1892 GOV/11/4/2: Schedule of Information Required by the Trustees in Connection with Applications for Grants from the Fund, 1892 GOV/11/4/3: Bellahouston Bequest Fund, Deed of Instructions and Codicils, c1892 GOV/11/4/4: Glasgow School of Art Draft Statement as to School Building Fund for the Bellahouston Trust, 1901

Draft paper setting out terms and conditions of the Lamont Scholarship, c1900

Draft notes, and two draft letters to Andrew Carnegie about funds for the Glasgow School of Art, 1901 and bundle of correspondence between Alexander Roche and Louise M. Carnegie about the possibility of Mr Carnegie providing a travelling scholarship for a Glasgow School of Art student, 1905. Also contains correspondence between Alexander Roche and Francis Newbery regarding this matter, 1905.

Draft Application for a share of the International Exhibition 1901 Surplus Fund, Jan 1902.

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.

Papers and correspondence relating to the Muirhead Bequest. Includes: Draft letter from the Glasgow School of Art appealing to the Muirhead Trustees for support of the School's work in the Technical Education of Women (3 copies), and cover letter (2 copies), 1905; Copies of excerpts from the Trust Disposition and Settlement and Codicils of Henry Muirhead (8 copies), 1905; Correspondence from A. Ferguson and J. T. T. Brown to Edward R. Catterns about this appeal, 1905.

Papers and minutes of the Audit Committee: GOV/12/1/1: Constitution and Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee and papers regarding its inception, 1993 Minutes and papers for meetings are as follows: GOV/12/1/2: 1994 GOV/12/1/3: 1995 GOV/12/1/4: 1996 GOV/12/1/5: 1997 GOV/12/1/6: 1998 GOV/12/1/7: 1999 GOV/12/1/8: 2000 GOV/12/1/9: 2001 GOV/12/1/10: 2002 GOV/12/1/11: 2003 GOV/12/1/12: 2004 GOV/12/1/13: 2005 GOV/12/1/14: 2006 GOV/12/1/15: 2007 GOV/12/1/16: 2008 GOV/12/1/17: 2009 GOV/12/1/18: 2010 GOV/12/1/19: 2011 GOV/12/1/20: 2012 GOV/12/1/21: 2013 GOV/12/1/22: 2014 (Mar -May are paper records, Sep-Oct are digital files) GOV/12/1/23: 2015 (digital) GOV/12/1/24: 2016 (digital) GOV/12/1/25: 2017 (digital)

Papers and Minutes of the Business Committee: GOV/12/2/1: Business Committee paper for approval by the Board setting out the background, proposed remit, and proposed membership and procedures for the Business Committee, 20 Apr 2000 Papers and minutes for meetings as follows: GOV/12/2/2: 2000 GOV/12/2/3: 2001 GOV/12/2/4: 2002 GOV/12/2/5: 2003 GOV/12/2/6: 2004 GOV/12/2/7: 2005 GOV/12/2/8: 2006 GOV/12/2/9: 2007 GOV/12/2/10: 2008 GOV/12/2/11: 2009 (Sep only) GOV/12/2/12: 2010 GOV/12/2/13: 2011 GOV/12/2/14: 2012 (digital papers exist in addition to hard copies for Sep and Nov) GOV/12/2/15: 2013 GOV/12/2/16: 2014 (digital, Sep-Nov only) GOV/12/2/17: 2015 (digital) GOV/12/2/18: 2016 (digital) GOV/12/2/19: 2017 (digital)

Papers and Minutes of the Chairman's Committee from 1989 onwards. Most of the papers of the Chairman's Committee are kept within the Governors minutes and appendices at GOV/2. Papers and minutes as follows: GOV/12/3/1: 1989 GOV/12/3/2: 1990 GOV/12/3/3: 1991 GOV/12/3/4: 1992 GOV/12/3/5: 1993 GOV/12/3/6: 1994 GOV/12/3/7: 1995 GOV/12/3/8: 1996 GOV/12/3/9: 1997 GOV/12/3/10: 1998 GOV/12/3/11: 1999 GOV/12/3/12: 2000 (includes papers about the formation of the Business Committee)