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Records of the Secretary and Treasurer

Material in SEC/5 onwards is currently uncatalogued and therefore not accessible for researchers. Includes:

SEC/1: In letters, 1904-1944 In-coming letters on all aspects of the administration of the School. The series includes letters to the Director of the School as well as to the Secretary and Treasurer. The material is organised by year and then by surname.

SEC/2: Copy out letters, 1853-1944 Copies of out-going letters on all aspects of the administration of the School. The series includes letters from the Director of the School, in particular from Charles Heath Wilson, 1853-1855, as well as from the Secretary and Treasurer. The material is organised chronologically.

SEC/3: Letters to The Department of Science and Art and The Scotch Education Department, 1882-1925 Letters from the Secretary and Treasurer to the Department of Science and Art, 1882-1897, and to the Scottish Education Department, 1898-1925 relating to the administration and curriculum of the School.

SEC/4: Letters from The Scotch Education Department, 1900-1925 Letters from the Scotch Education Department to the Secretary and Treasurer relating to the administration and curriculum of the School.

SEC/5: Correspondence and subject files, 1925-1946 Subject files on staff appointments 1928-1946, students on active service 1939-1943, the School materials store 1940-1944, refectory invoices 1942-1943, and correspondence with the Scottish Education Department 1925-1944.

SEC/6: Subject files, c1933-1993 Papers and correspondence relating to all aspects of the administration of the School. Subjects include governors, staff, students, courses, scholarships, finance, bequests, exhibitions, buildings, conferences, the Academic Council and correspondence with the Scottish Education Department.

SEC/7: Subject files, 1944-1984 Papers and correspondence relating to all aspects of the administration of the School. Subjects include governors, staff, students, classes, examinations, scholarships, finance, bequests, exhibitions, buildings.

SEC/8: Income and expenditure accounts, 1899-1955

SEC/9: Estimates of income and expenditure prepared for The Scotch Education Department, 1906-1929 Estimates of income and expenditure and related papers including abstracts of income and expenditure, balance sheets, lists of salaries, lists of bursaries and scholarships, correspondence and reports from bursary holders.

SEC/10: Balance sheets, 1931-1955

SEC/11: Shop accounts, 1897-1926 Profit and loss accounts, 1901-1914: statements of accounts, 1902-1904; ledgers 1897-1926.

SEC/12: Special accounts, 1899-1902 Cash book, 1899-1902; statements of income and expenditure, 1900-1902; receipts, 1900-1902; vouchers, 1899-1900.

SEC/13: Cash books, 1897-1904

SEC/14: Class fees cash books, 1907-1946

SEC/15: Life models cash books, 1919-1934

SEC/16: Invoice books, 1897-1926

SEC/17: Returns book, 1900-1921

SEC/18: Annual subscriptions book, 1900-1935

SEC/19: Salaries books, 1900-1973 Salaries books for general staff, 1900-1969; office staff, 1934-1973; technical assistants, 1958-1969; visiting staff, 1941-1970. There is also an index of staff, 1901-1935.

SEC/20: School fee books, 1902-1935 Details recorded are registered number, name, fees for day classes, afternoon classes and evening classes. SEC/21: Receipt books, 1904-1915

SEC/22: Correspondence on accounts, 1902-1905 Letters from accountants to Edward R. Catterns, Secretary and Treasurer. Includes list of accounts referred to in 1904 audit.

SEC/23: Records relating to Prize Fund, 1896-1935 Financial records, 1896-1903; subscription book, 1900-1935.

SEC/24: Records relating to James Fleming Panel Fund, 1897-1903 In 1897 a proposal was made to mark the zeal and untiring devotion to the service of Glasgow School of Art of James Fleming, chairman of the Board of Governors. Subscriptions were obtained and a marble presentation panel was commissioned from George Frampton, R.A., sculptor. The panel was placed in the entrance hall of the new building of the School and unveiled in 1903. Includes: subscriptions book, 1897-1903; papers and correspondence relating to subscriptions, 1897-1903; receipts, 1898-1902; payment vouchers, 1897-1903.

SEC/25: Records relating to William J Anderson Fund, 1899-1901 This fund was set up for the widow and family of William J. Anderson.

SEC/26: Records relating to War Memorial Fund, 1919 In 1919, two dramatic performances were produced by Miss Dorothy Carleton Smyth in order to raise funds to provide a memorial to the men of the School who fell at the front.

SEC/27: Records relating to John Keppie Scholarships, 1923-1937 In 1923, John Keppie, an architect in Glasgow, endowed two scholarships at Glasgow School of Art, in architecture and sculpture, in order to encourage the arts of architecture and sculpture. The scholarships were worth GBP100 each and were to be awarded in alternate years to the best student of the year. The architecture scholarship was to be spent in the study of architecture in Great Britain, Europe or elsewhere or in the measuring and laying down of some building of outstanding excellence. The sculpture scholarship was to be spent on the study of sculpture in the Schools of London, Paris, Brussels, Italy or elsewhere. Includes: Deed of constitution, 1923; correspondence, 1923; financial records,1923-1937.

SEC/28: Correspondence with Carnegie Trust, 1911-1930 Correspondence on grants by the Carnegie Trust to Glasgow School of Art.

SEC/29: James Brough Memorial Prize, 1929-1936 James Brough of Jamaica Plain left a legacy in 1929 to provide a prize or prizes for the best designs for interior decoration, furniture or decorative composition. Includes: cash book, 1929-1936.

SEC/30: Records relating to Belgium Tryst Fund

SEC/31: Records relating to the Bourdon Memorial

SEC/32: Advert books

SEC/33: Diaries

SEC/34: Article 55 correspondence

SEC/35: Reports to the Scotch Education Departments (SED) Includes, amongst others, a report on GSA by Robert Anning Bell on behalf of the SED, 1903.

SEC/36: Records relating to the Centenary Fund

SEC/37: Correspondence files

SEC/38: Records relating to the appointment of the Director

SEC/39: Visitors' book

SEC/40: Fire fighters' logbook

SEC/41: Illness and accident book

SEC/42: Correspondence from students on active service

SEC/43: Records relating to staffing

SEC/44: Functions book

SEC/45: Refectory cash book and journal, 1935-1981

SEC/46: Prizes, 1890s Contains information on students who have won prizes (including National Competitions) in the 1890s. Alphabetically listed.

SEC/47: Bursaries book, 1911

SEC/48: Materials store cashbook, 1935-1947

SEC/49: Correspondence with Jordanhill, 1943-1969

SEC/50: SMS cashbook, 1947-1955

SEC/51: School notices, 1946 Further unlisted and uncatalogued material includes: correspondence and admin relating to education endowments; gifts to the School; leases of let property; receipt books; copyright and insurance. There is also general department correspondence and working papers of Frank W. Kean (Secretary and Treasurer 1968/69-1992/93). Committee papers held within this department include - Evaluation Committee, Financial Control Committee, Refectory Committee/Refectory Users' Advisory Committee, Students' Material Store Committee.

The Glasgow School of Art

Records of the Scottish Society of Art Workers

  • DC 001
  • Collection
  • 1898-1901

This collections contains:

  • A notebook containing the constitution and rules of the society signed by its members
  • Printed version of the constitution and rules, c1898
  • Minute book, 1898-1900
  • Letter from John Keppie to Fra. Newbery re: the Glasgow School of Art receiving a copy of the constitution and rules, 1901

Keppie, John

Class of 82

Magazine produced by the Department of Printed Textiles, 1982.

Cover illustration by Susan Ellis. Collage by Norma Kennedy.
Introduction by Jimmy Cosgrove.

Cosgrove, James

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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Accession of Papers related to Francis Newbery

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/

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Photograph of a mural by Francis H. Newbery

The photograph features a religious mural. The carboard displays an inscription by Francis H. Newbery dedicating the photograph to Archibald Haswell Miller. The backside of the carboard shows the original measurements of the mural and additional notes.

Newbery, Francis Henry

13 Printed Textiles Designers

Magazine produced by the students of the Department of Printed Textiles, June 1980.

Cover design by Jane Carroll. Back cover design by Jill Roberts.
Introduction by Jimmy Cosgrove.

Cosgrove, James

Records of the Glasgow 1999 Festival Co Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland

  • DC 028
  • Collection
  • 1993-2000

The archive of The Glasgow 1999 Festival Co Ltd contains many of the publications, correspondence, press releases, press cuttings and the working papers that were produced by the company in the run-up to and during the year-long celebration. Papers relating to the evaluation of the project are also included. Items not directly related to the working office of the festival company have also been kept, for instance, examples of the merchandise and associated publicity. A record was also made of many of the events and publicity surrounding the year; video and audio recordings of the lectures and photographs of successful projects and schemes.

This material may contain sensitive information about individuals that is protected by the Data Protection Act. Until this material has been checked for sensitive information, it will not be available for researchers. Once this Data Protection work is complete the collection will be open for access, however any sensitive information will be closed and inaccessible for 75 years from the date of creation.

Glasgow 1999 Festival Co Ltd

Financial information

Includes:

  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/5/1 Letter from Bone & Hulley with a quotation regarding services for the Needlecraft Exhibition Catalogue, 17 Dec 1915.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/5/2 Letter from T & R Annan & Sons with a quotation regarding services for the Needlecraft Exhibition Catalogue, 27 Dec 1915.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/5/3 Typed copies of the Opening Ceremony receipts, Mar 1916.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/5/4 Handwritten booklet listing the insurance values for the Needlecraft Exhibition, c1916.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/5/5 Handwritten booklet listing funds raised from the Entertainment and 'Wee Market' held on the Opening Ceremony of the Needlecraft Exhibition, c1916.
  • GSAA/EPH/9/1/5/6 Estimates from printers and stationers Begg Currie & Russell regarding estimates for the Needlecraft Exhibition catalogue.

T & R Annan & Sons Ltd

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

Outgoing letters, A-B : J.W. Allen, publisher re: Mr Dunlop's book on Anatomy & Mr Wylie Davidson's book on metalcraft (Dec); Miss Alma Assafrey re: Possil Library Panels (Feb-Mar); Professor Artot re: stopping the Animal Class (Mar); Paul Wayland Bartlett, new Professor of Sculpture at GSA re: a visit by Bartlett to GSA, a lecture from Sir George Frampton at GSA and a visit by Greiffenhagen to Paris (Apr); Robert Brechin re: loan of sheep for the Animal Class, to be taken care of by George Pirie (Oct); Anning Bell re: his visit to Europe, the purchase of casts, comments on the Design Section, the Possil Park Panels (Mar-Oct); Professor Bryce, Regius Professor of Anatomy, Glasgow University re: permission for GSA anatomy students to work at the University (May).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

Outgoing letters, L-Mc: J. Lindsay, Town Clerk, Glasgow re: Possil Park Panels (May); Alfred A. Longden, Board of Trade re: Exhibition in Ghent (Feb-Nov); Fred Miller re: Furniture Design Classes (Nov-Dec); A.E.H. Miller re: scholarship travel in Europe, particularly at the Kunstgewerbe School, Berlin (Feb-Apr); Ann Macbeth re: Carnegie Grant, general school organisation (Jun-Aug).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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.).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H. Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

Letterbook of outgoing correspondence, pages 1-500 - including letters to Scottish Education Department; to Muthesius; to Professor Behrens of Düsseldorf, re: a visit to German Art Schools (232); award of the Haldane Traveling Scholarship to D. Forrester Wilson; Adolphe Giraldon re: the Design Section (116, 197 & 207); Eugene Bourdon re: the teaching in the School of Architecture (115); the Masque of the City Arms (133); Delville re: models required for the Life Classes (143); Professor Geddes re: directing the Masque and personal news (146); James Dunlop re: work by Design students (201); woman designers in Glasgow (249); the Bram Stoker Medal (311); Professor Baltus re: lectures to be given at GSA (343 & 350); Lavery re: the International Society (365); replacement for Delville (403-404); absenteeism among architectural students (434); general School administration.

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

Sundries: Programme of work for the Modelling & Sculpture Section; draft of a lecture given by Newbery on 20 Dec 1913 - "The Four Corners of a Picture"; draft of manifesto for the Artist Teacher's Exhibition Society, prepared by Mr Dron (Mar); notes on the proposed work on artistic anatomy by Miss Parkes (Dec); draft of rules for Essay Competition; [also ref. for Miss Keppie, dated 1910].

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

Outgoing letters, C-F: James Dron re: Artist Teachers' Exhibition Society (Mar-Jan); Patrick S. Dunn re: staff salaries, particularly Professor Baltus' & his Tempera Class (Mar); Mr Ewen, re: art education (May); Sir George Frampton re: visit to GSA (Jan); Sir James Fleming re: the development of the Ceramics class (May).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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].

Newbery, Francis Henry

Letters sent by Francis H Newbery, Director of Glasgow School of Art

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).

Newbery, Francis Henry

Results 301 to 350 of 1986