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A collection of six sketchbooks created by Mary Ramsay, including four from her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art, one dated to after her studies, and one undated. These sketchbooks feature a variety of subjects and themes, including life drawings, portraits, illustrations, floral patterns, ceramics studies, book designs, card designs, and lettering. Most artworks are pencil on paper, with some also using paint, ink, and pastel. Some sketchbooks include a number of loose ephemera items, such as newspaper cuttings and postage stamps.

A sketchbook of notes and artworks by Mary Ramsay produced between 1916-1917 during her second year at The Glasgow School of Art. This item consists of portraits and life drawings, interior illustration, lettering design for A Midsummer Night's Dream, religious illustrations, book cover designs for The Language of Flowers, sketches of ceramics, and a list of reference books about art and design. These artworks are primarily in pencil, with some using ink and paint. Four pages from this sketchbook are loose from the spine.

A variety of illustrations and designs completed by Mary Ramsay. Most of these items are undated, though one bears a label referring to Ramsay's studies during the 1915-1916 session at The Glasgow School of Art. These items include pencil and paint on paper.

A sketchbook of notes and artworks by Mary Ramsay produced during her first year at The Glasgow School of Art, around 1914-1915. This item consists of portraits and life drawings, children's illustrations, lettering, costume designs, studies of ceramic samples, floral patterns, a list of reference books about art and design, and a Little Willie rhyme. Most artworks are in pencil, while some are in ink or paint on paper. Some illustrations have been pasted in from other sources. A number of loose ephemera items are also included in the sketchbook, including postage stamps and a newspaper advert for paint tubes.

Travel reports submitted to the School by students who undertook a travelling scholarship, plus travel itineraries created by Douglas Percy Bliss during his time as Director of The Glasgow School of Art.

A sketchbook of notes and artworks by Mary Ramsay. This item does not include an official date, but is presumed to be from 1918, when Ramsay was still at The Glasgow School of Art, due to dates included in some illustrations. This sketchbook includes floral illustrations, religious illustrations, greeting card designs, portraits and life drawings, and some notes.
There is one loose drawing included in this sketchbook. Most artworks are in pencil, with a few additional pieces in ink or paint on paper.

Artworks, design pieces and architectural designs related to Glasgow School of Art staff and students.

Items include

• oil paintings
• ilk screen prints
• lithograph prints
• prints
• photographs
• sketches
• sketch books
• drawings
• watercolours
• collage
• metalwork, sculpture and ceramics.

Almost all works are by former students and staff or figures related to the history of The Glasgow School of Art. The earliest pieces date from the 16th century and later examples have been purchased from recent Degree Shows. The work is in a variety of media and includes drawings, paintings, prints, sketchbooks, furniture and sculpture. Artists represented include many key figures and the most influential and successful students.

There are also several works from former tutors including Neil Dallas Brown, David Donaldson and Fred Selby, alongside contemporary works by students, donated or purchased at degree show. Key works include those by: Maurice Greiffenhagen, Francis Newbery, John Quinton Pringle, Benno Schotz, Ian Fleming and James D Robertson. Suites of note include large collections of Joan Eardley sketches and paintings, Joan Palmer prints, and architectural drawings by Eugene Bourdon.

A variety of loose artworks and six sketchbooks completed by Mary Ramsay, including life drawings, portraits, architectural studies, designs, prints, and illustrations. Some of these items are dated to her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art. Most items are pencil on paper, with a few further studies in paint. This collection also includes a portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4) and personal papers (DC 110/3).

This collection includes one item by Jessie Wilson (DC 110/1/1/18), another student of The Glasgow School of Art, with whom Mary Ramsay and Margaret Macdonald started a pottery decorating business at The Studio, Strathyre, in 1926.

A variety of artworks completed by Mary Ramsay, including life drawings, portraits, architectural studies, designs, prints, and illustrations. Some of these items are dated to her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art. Most items are pencil on paper, with a few further studies in paint.

This subfond includes one item by Jessie Wilson (DC 110/1/1/18), another student of The Glasgow School of Art, with whom Mary Ramsay and Margaret Macdonald started a pottery decorating business at The Studio, Strathyre, in 1926.

Pencil drawing of three figures/sculptures which all appear to be female. Sculptures looking in three different directions. The word "futile" seems to be written to the right of the women. Four drawn eyes that seem to be similar to the Egyptian Eye of Horus verso.

Two female figures drawn in separate rectangles with their heads turned to the side.

Various high-rise buildings in a hill-like formation. Appears to be a monument with six levels and a long cuboid at the top. Gated lot with street lamps surrounding it in the foreground. "The Forerunner by Merejkowski" is written at the top right which is the second novel in a trilogy by Dmitry Merezhkovsky titled "The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci" originally published in 1900. "Merejkowski" written four times below. Helen Biggar did illustrations for a later edition of this novel published after 1926.

Includes a number of artworks, primarily sketches, and two photographs of a sculpture created by Helen Biggar.

Female figure with medium length hair on blue paper, pasted onto black construction paper. Signed and dated by Helen Biggar. "149" in top left corner.

Male figure with short hair holding what seems to be a bomb on white paper, pasted on to black construction paper. Words written below read "Russia's fight is our fight / stand by the Soviets". "134" in bottom left corner.

Ink drawing of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, on white paper pasted on to black construction paper. The words "GEOFFREY, COUNT OF ANJOU / Father of HENRY II Died 7 . 9 . 1150" at the bottom. "150" in top left corner.

Pencil drawing of a face from a 3/4 angle with a large nose. Two girls with pigtails verso.

Two grids with puzzle pieces and architecture stylistic drawings. Includes small buildings and some shapes drawn into the grid squares. Large drawing in the centre bottom of various high-rise buildings with windows. "147" in the top left corner. A woman's figure in profile verso.

Three faces, all appear upset and two of them have been scratched out. "Theatre" is written at the top twice with the word "Thari" written on the left hand side. Female nude with long hair verso.

Drawing of two people, annotated "They defend the land they made flourish." "133" in the top left.

Female figure with medium length hair on white paper on the right side with the other left half empty. "Contour" is written bottom right.

Nude female figure with long hair, inside a rectangle. "153" at the top right. Flowers, scribbles, and a grid with a bird inside verso.

Two female figures dancing. One has her head back and her arms behind her while the other is bent forward with her arms out behind her. Three large tulips to the left of the figures. "142" on the top left. Rectangle drawn top left verso.

Female figure lying on a couch in a living room with window and curtains to the left and a picture of a house on the wall on the right. Small side table with a vase to the right of the couch. "152" on the top left. Two figures walking verso.

Woman reading with hair tied in two buns sitting with crossed legs and an open book in her lap. Wearing a dress shirt and tie and a skirt that ends around her knees. Arm and shoulder verso.

Female figure with short to medium length hair on white paper, pasted on to black construction paper. There appears to be a window in the background. Signed and dated by Helen Biggar. "151" in the bottom right corner.

Hooded figure with abstract objects, on white paper, pasted on to black construction paper. "143" in bottom right corner.

Black screen print of a naked female figure sitting cross legged on a carpet with a plant to the left. Paper is cut open at the top. Signed at bottom by Helen Biggar. Various sketches of planes verso.

Pencil drawing of four girls running around a neighbourhood in each corner of the paper. Includes a church, two houses, and trees surrounding them on each edge of the paper. A face and scribbles verso.

Pencil drawing of a body from behind wearing a plain sleeveless top and shorts. Scribbled portrait next to the drawing. Two faces verso.

Drawing of three figures in a rectangle with vines surrounding them. Two figures appear to be female, in the centre and on the left, and one male with the centre female holding her arms out to the sides. Organized in a sculptural manner. Includes a small sketch of the same drawing to the left.

Pencil drawing of a body from behind wearing a plain-sleeved short dress. Includes a face partially drawn and other small drawings that seem to be parts of the face verso.

Cat on the right hand side with lines drawn to the left of it. Iris flower below.

Female figure wearing a sleeveless short dress. Figure wearing a buttoned top and shorts verso.

High-rise buildings top centre and two girls crying or sneezing into a tissue while seated on different chairs at the bottom. "NETTIE AND HER BLACK BEAD BAG" and "Begun - 6th Dec. 1928." at the bottom.

Various buildings drawn on both sides and the middle. Includes a small fenced park with cherry blossom style trees reaching up to the middle of the paper starting near the bottom.

The collection includes material related to Helen Biggar, Sydney d'Horne Shepherd, Hugh Biggar, and the Kino Film Group.