A variety of designs completed by Archibald Haswell Miller, including book covers, commercial artworks, and religious designs. Some of these items are dated to his time as a lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art.
These notes are Patrick's own writings but have been copied out by his daughter due to the original notes being illegible. The notes describe his time at Glasgow School of Art and include descriptions on societies (i.e. The Dramatic Society) as well as the etching workshop and studio spaces.
Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.
Variety of materials relating to the works of Dorothy Doddrell, including designs relating to the creation of First World War Roll of Honours; designs created by Doddrell; life drawing studies; and reference materials.
Print of the illuminated heading for the Roll of Honour of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotation on the reverse attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell.
Print of the illuminated heading for the Roll of Honour of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotation on the reverse attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell.
86 Architectural Postcards belonging to former Architecture student William B F Williamson. Locations include Italy, Brazil, France, Glasgow, Canada, Egypt, Spain.
Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.
Photograph showing the illuminated heading of the First World War Roll of Honours of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotations on the reverse attribute the calligraphy to Dorothy Doddrell.
Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
Variety of works created by Dorothy Doddrell relating to the Rolls of Honour of The Glasgow School of Art, Busby Parish Church, and Stevenson Memorial Church.
Photograph showing the illuminated heading of the First World War Roll of Honours of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotations on the reverse attribute the calligraphy to Dorothy Doddrell.
Print of the illuminated heading for the Roll of Honour of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotation on the reverse attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell.
Cast metal (probably bronze) commemorative plaque from the Mackintosh building with raised lettering reading, 'To record the use of this building as a sphagnum moss depot. during the Great War and the thanks of the Scottish Branch British Red Cross Society to the generous donors. April 1919.'
The newscutting informs of the reception and dance that were held at The Glasgow School of Art on the day it was published. The evening entertainment included the presentation of two plays by Francis H. Newbery. It shows photographs of four principals in the plays: Miss J. Cameron, Mr A. G. Crombie, Mr J. C. M'Fayden, and Mr J. Huck.
Sample of an illuminated initial. The Glasgow School of Art tag in the lower right corner dates the work to the academic session 1915-16, and the artist as Dorothy Doddrell.
Small card. Calligraphy design on cover with illuminated initial. The Glasgow School of Art tag in the lower right corner dates the work to the academic session 1915-16, and the artist as Dorothy Doddrell.
Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
Outgoing letters, Mc-R: C. R. Mackintosh, London re: architectural work on the new Renfrew St. property, refers to "the beautiful house you gave us", the loan of two paintings for a lecture by E.A. Walton - one a landscape & one of flowers, their possible sale, with comments by Newbery (Oct-Dec); Cayley Robinson re: arrangements for teaching at GSA (Sep-Dec).
Outgoing letters, S-Z: F. Stockdale re: the Bourdon memorial (Dec); John S Samuel, City Chambers, Glasgow re: a proposal for the Incorporated Soldiers & Sailors Help Society to make some "souvenirs" (Sep-Dec); Thomas Train, British Expeditionary Force re: reference for a commission, Newbery's reaction to war and its effect on GSA (Nov); C.F.A. Voysey re: designs for stained glass and cretonne (Oct); E.A. Walton re: his lecture at GSA and the choice of paintings required (Octec); Harry Wilson re: Proposed Arts & Crafts exhibition (Nov-Dec).
Outgoing letters, D-G: Instructions to Mr. Dunlop about the Evening School (Oct); Editor of the Daily News re: the role of the machine in arts and crafts, refers to William Morris, Walter Crane, Mackintosh, Voysey, etc. (Oct); James Dron re: Artist Teachers' Exhibition Society & lecture from E.A. Walton (Oct-Dec); Norah Neilson Gray re: organisation of classes (Oct); John R. Findlay re: suggested British Industries Fair in Glasgow (Dec).
Outgoing letters, A-C: W.E. Bates, Bridport Boy's School re: Newbery Prizes for Drawing (Sep-Oct); Mme. Baltus re: leaving Glasgow with her daughter (Oct); Sir James Bell re: lecture by E.A. Walton (Dec); J. Brown, Muirhead Trust re: assistance to furnish a rest room for women in 166-172 Renfrew St., also refers to women's war work and the role of the woman artist in war (Jun-Nov); to Mme. Bourdon re: a commemorative plaque for Eugene Bourdon (Nov); D.Y. Cameron re: the effects of WWI -musing on art during war (Oct). [Also some letters from 1915, incl. list of Haldane Bursary winners].
Outgoing letters, H-M: F. Harcourt Kitchin re: portrait of a Devonshire woman that Newbery is presenting to City of Exeter Museum (Sep); Rev Langdon, Membury re: commemorative panel in church (Sep-Oct); Allan D. Mainds re: entertainment for "Jock's Box for limbless Soldiers & Sailors" (Dec).
Illuminated manuscript page mounted on paper. Written in upper right corner is 'D. Doddrell No. 101'. Lower right corner has a The Glasgow School of Art student work tag which dates the piece to 1914-15, and ascribes the work to Dorothy Doddrell. Annotation beneath the mounted calligraphy states that it is copied from an old vellum.
Working Papers of Francis Newbery. Reports and papers from Newbery's time as Director of the School. Papers as follows: DIR/5/38/2/1: Total Abstinence Pledge card signed by the School Janitor Alex Russell and countersigned by Francis Newbery as witness, in envelope, 07 Jan 1902 (1 item). DIR/5/38/2/2: Typewritten report on the Turin Exhibition by Newbery, 1902 (11 pages). DIR/5/38/2/3: Handwritten document: 'School of Art, Central Institution, Resolutions', regarding topics such as the scheme of work and the Scottish Education Department. Looks like comment on another document with paragraphs numbered, c1910 (6 pages). DIR/5/38/2/4: Correspondence and papers relating to the National Art Survey, 1909-1912 (1 folder).
Illuminated manuscript page mounted on paper. 'D Doddrell, No. 151' written in upper right corner. Lower left corner has a The Glasgow School of Art tag for student work, dating the piece to 1913-14 and attributing it to Dorothy Doddrell.
Outgoing letters, A-B: Reference for Professor Paul Artot, detailing his work at GSA (Jul); to W.B. Yeats re: requesting a lecture at GSA (Mar); Professor Baltus re: arrangements for lectures, his staying in Belgium because of the War (May-Aug); Professor Paul Bartlett re: report on the visit of Sir George Frampton to GSA, working at GSA with ref. to work of Alexander Proudfoot (Jan-May); Anning Bell re: an exhibition of Decorative Art in France, includes refs. to staff at GSA and Mr & Mrs Mackintosh, work in the Design Section at GSA with personal reflections on staff including Greiffenhagen (Feb-May).
Outgoing letters, C-E: D. Bannatyne, Haldane Trust re: winners of Haldane Bursaries for 1913-14 (June); J. Clark, Glasgow School Board re: use of a model under ten years old in GSA (Feb); Miss E.J. Cameron re: postponing Scholarship travel [manuscript] (Aug); invitation to Alfred Drury to visit Sculpture section of GSA (May).
Outgoing letters, T-Z & Sundries: Mr Tatlock re: the use of artificial daylight for painting (Apr); Mrs Wyper re: British Empire Shakespeare Society (Dec-May); Robertson Weir re: joining up, Newbery's opinion of WWI (Aug); E.G. Wylie re: stirring up the architectural students to support the war effort, etc. [manuscript, possibly written by Jessie Newbery] (Sep); W.B. Yeats re: lecture at GSA (Mar); communication to the Scottish Education Department re: Continuation Classes at Strathbungo and the development of a Joint Art Committee (n.d.); Lecture -Decorative Art and the Modem City (n.d.).
Outgoing letters, I-M: personal letter to Mr Jackson on his resignation from GSA (Aug); John Lindsay, Town Clerk, Glasgow re: Lending Museum Scheme & Langside Library (Jun); Mr E. Lesser & Miss G. Lesser re: B Schotz studying at GSA (Jul); Sir John Stirling Maxwell, on his placing the contents of his library at the disposal of the students (Feb); Herr & Frau Muthesius re: assistance to travelling scholarship students, etc. (Feb-Mar); Alice Morris re: gift of a signed Aubrey Beardsley drawing (Apr); Cllr. Mitchell re: GSA exhibits at the Lyons Exhibition (Mar-Jul).
Outgoing letters, F-H: J. Arnold Fleming on the death of Sir James Fleming, Chairman of the Governors (May); Professor Patrick Geddes re: a competition for architecture students (May); Norah Neilson Gray re: a more permanent position on the staff (Jan & June); Mr Groundwater re: effect of war on Service Staff (Sep); William Hunter re: scholarship travel in Germany, Italy & Spain, with advice about health and problems during wartime (Mar-Aug).
Outgoing letters, Q-S: Mr Ramsay re: scholarship travel in Europe (Jan-Mar); Sir Isidore Spielmann, Board of Trade re: Exhibition of Decorative Arts, Paris & work presented by GSA staff and students (Apr-Jul); Dr Baird Smith, Franco-Scottish Society re: Bursary for architecture student to travel abroad (May); Sir John Struthers, Scottish Education Department re: the unveiling of the Building Committee painting, refs. to Sir James Fleming's illness (May); Olive Carleton Smyth re: more permanent position on school staff (Jun).
Outgoing letters, Mc-P: Ann Macbeth re: her decision to leave GSA, the "irritant character" between GSA and the Technical College (Mar-Jul); C. R. Mackintosh re: drawings & estimates for window & door from Dalhousie St. into the Animal Room (Feb); D. MacLeod, Glasgow Provincial Committee re: Summer Vacation Courses Art: 55 (Mar); A. McGlashan re: travelling student scholarship (Jan-Mar); Ruby Pickering re: loans of casts, etc. for school in Johannesburg (Mar); George Pirie re: arrangement & payment for visits to Animal Class (May).
