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Working Papers of Douglas Percy Bliss

Working papers of Douglas Percy Bliss. Includes papers such as external Committee minutes and papers, for example the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, and the Council for Industrial Design; notes for papers and lectures on Art subjects; correspondence on matters such as the training of Art Teachers; reports, itineraries and advice for travelling abroad; reports of visits to Exhibitions and other Art Schools; inventories and apparatus lists; Notices and circular letters for staff and students; Assessors' Reports; papers on School Departments such as Design & Craft, Drawing & Painting, a proposed Photographic Department, and Honours level; Timetables; and Governors Committee Meetings papers. Folders as follows: DIR/12/2/1: The Annual Conference of the Scottish Central (Art) Institutions, papers, 1921-1958 DIR/12/2/2: Lectures by Bliss, 1946-1947 DIR/12/2/3: Notices and Documents, 1949-1950 DIR/12/2/4: Reports of Visits to the Festival Exhibition in London, 1951 DIR/12/2/5: Notices and Reports, 1951 DIR/12/2/6: Visits to the English Provincial & London Art Schools, 1952 DIR/12/2/7: Apparatus & Equipment list, 1952-1959 DIR/12/2/8: Mixed Papers about Assessment, Departments and Courses, 1952-1959 DIR/12/2/9: Student Representative Council (SRC) and Exhibition Papers, 1952-1963 DIR/12/2/10: Assessors' Reports, 1953-1963 DIR/12/2/11: Industrial Design Papers, 1953-1962 DIR/12/2/12: Travels Abroad, Reports, 1953-1962 DIR/12/2/13: Inventory of Equipment, Textiles Department, 1954 DIR/12/2/14: Central (Art) Institutions Scotland, Minutes, 1954-1963 DIR/12/2/15: Annual Report Papers, 1955-1962 DIR/12/2/16: Teacher Training Papers, 1956-1962 DIR/12/2/17: Technical Illustration Papers, 1956-1964 DIR/12/2/18: The Council of Industrial Design, Papers and Minutes, 1958-1960 DIR/12/2/19: Letters to Staff, 1958-1962 DIR/12/2/20: Report on the Curriculum of Senior Secondary School, 1959 DIR/12/2/21: Proposed Photographic Department and Various Notices, 1959-1964 DIR/12/2/22: Two Papers by Misha Black, 1959-1960 DIR/12/2/23: Glasgow Arts Theatre Trust Papers, 1960 DIR/12/2/24: Design and Crafts Papers, 1960-1964 DIR/12/2/25: Architecture Papers, 1960-1964 DIR/12/2/26: Drawing & Painting Department Papers, 1961 DIR/12/2/27: 'Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Architect of the Glasgow School of Art' by D P Bliss, 1961 DIR/12/2/28: Honours Courses, Papers, 1961-1963 DIR/12/2/29: Scottish Certificate of Education, and other Papers relating to Art Training, 1962 DIR/12/2/30: Teachers' Timetables, 1962-1963 DIR/12/2/31: Governors Committee Papers, 1957-1964

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Correspondence files of Douglas Percy Bliss

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

Bliss, Douglas Percy

Estates and Building Developments

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

Affiliations with other Bodies and Organisations

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

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Operational and Reporting Papers

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

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Departments and Courses

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

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Prizes, Competitions and Scholarships

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.

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Papers Relating to Staff

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.

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Committee Papers and Correspondence

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.

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The Committee of Principals and Directors of Central (Art) Institutions

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.

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Desk Diaries of Douglas Percy Bliss

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

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Correspondence with other Higher Education Institutions

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

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Craft Initiatives and Committees

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

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Barnes' Working Papers Pre-dating his Term as Director

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.

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Diploma Papers

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

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Artworks and Designs

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.

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Papers Relating to Students

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

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General Correspondence of Harry J Barnes

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

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Invitations to the Director

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.

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Register of Directors

Register of Directors of the Glasgow School of Art, recording the following information about Directors/Governors of the School: 'Name', 'When appointed'; 'Address', 'Nationality', 'Business Occupation', 'Date of ceasing to be Director'; 'Reason for ceasing to be Director'.

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