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1 Newbery Medal and letter of award from Director Douglas P. Bliss, dated 12th June 1950. Architectural sketches and figures on back of letter.
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1 Newbery Medal and letter of award from Director Douglas P. Bliss, dated 12th June 1950. Architectural sketches and figures on back of letter.
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Bronze portrait bust. Inscribed on plinth: Fra. H/ Newbery/ Director of the Glasgow School of Art/ 1885-1917.
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Correspondence between Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Correspondence with & about W.E.F. Britten, Professor of Design & Decorative Art, about teaching and timetables.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Correspondence between Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Correspondence re: Mr Morley Fletcher, Principal of Edinburgh College of Art.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Letter sent by Francis Newbery
Part of Papers of Archibald Haswell Miller and Josephine Haswell Miller (nee Cameron)
Archibald Haswell Miller is granted the right to study at the Foreign Museums and Galleries.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Window details / Newbery Tower
Scale perspective / Newbery Tower
Grey metal sign, Glasgow School of Art Newbery, in modern serif black typeface. Six fixing points for attaching to exterior of building.
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Correspondence between Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Includes correspondence with M. Baltus, Professor of Technics & History of Art.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Correspondence between Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Correspondence with Robert Anning Bell, Professor of Design, about position of Director of Design.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Working Papers of Francis Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
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).
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Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Large version of a Newbery Medal cast in metal. Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh building (reverse). Incribed obverse: "To Commemorate the services of Fra H Newbery as director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat of arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".
Proudfoot, Alexander
Letter sent by Francis Newbery
Part of Papers of Archibald Haswell Miller and Josephine Haswell Miller (nee Cameron)
Francis Newbury confirms the receipt of a letter sent by Archibald Haswell Miller. The letter shows two sketches of soldiers on the reverse.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Francis Newbery Application & Testimonials
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Papers and correspondence regarding the appointment of Francis Henry Newbery as the Headmaster of the Glasgow School of Art in 1885. Includes: annotated lists of applicants for the position, 1885; correspondence from Francis Newbery about his application,1885; application CV of Francis Newbery (2 copies); Testimonials of Francis Newbery from individuals such as John Sparkes, Edward Poynter, R. Wormell, A. E. Drinkwater, John M. Knight, W. B. Barton, 1885 (4 copies); document of 'Statistics relating to Schools of Art' 1876-1880 (2 copies).
Newbery, Francis Henry
Foulis Building and Newbery Tower
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Papers relating to the planning and building of the Foulis Building and the Newbery Tower. These papers pre-date Harry Barnes directorship but they were found within his papers and date to his time as Depute Director. Folders as follows: DIR/13/10/1/1: Folder of papers regarding the buildings that became the Foulis Building and Newbery Tower, 1957-1963 (1 folder): Includes: Note about the Architectural Lecture Theatre and its unsuitability, 1957; Folded copies of plans for the properties across the road from the Mackintosh Building of the Glasgow School of Art, that later became known as the Foulis Building and the Newbery Tower- including 'Sub Basement', 'Plan at level between ground and first', 'Second Floor', 'First Floor', all 1962; handwritten notes about building development; correspondence with Messrs Keppie, Henderson & Partners about Scottish Education Department requirements for the building developments; handwritten notes about the Mackintosh Building and how rooms are to be used; handwritten notes about the extension buildings and how they could be used; list of number of rooms at 168 Renfrew Street; 4-page paper titled 'Proposed Extension of the School Buildings on the North Side of Renfrew Street'; list of rooms in use in the 'Old Dental Building'; note of numbers of rooms in the extension building, 168 Renfrew Street; small handwritten draft plans of the ground and 2nd floor of the extension buildings; copy of Glasgow School of Art 'Schedule of Accommodation' 1962; copies of some minutes of the Building Committee and the Chairman's Committee relating to building work; copy of Glasgow School of Art Extension, First Floor Plan, Ground Floor Plan, and Plan showing demolition for stage 1, 1961; correspondence with Glasgow School of Art staff discussing space requirements in the new building; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department on the Schedule of Accommodation. DIR/13/10/1/2: Folder of papers regarding the buildings that became the Foulis Building and Newbery Tower, 1958-1962 (1 folder): Includes: Handwritten notes about the Mackintosh Building and 'changes that will come on the use of rooms if Stage II goes through'; correspondence with and papers from the Scottish Education Department about proposals for the re-organisation of existing School accommodation and building plans; Memorandum on the use of certain areas of the Glasgow School of Art Extension; Schedules of Accommodation for the Art School including lists of rooms and uses; handwritten notes on the accommodation in the block between the Assembly Hall and the New Building; Department of Architecture document 'General Information about the need for Accommodation'; some papers for discussion at the Chairman's Committee; 'The Glasgow School of Art Short Report on Meeting between Representatives of the Governors and Officials of the Scottish Education Department... regarding rebuilding programme', 1961.
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Materials relating to Francis Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Various papers and documents relating to Francis Newbery, including articles written by and about him, possibly related to the exhibition 'Fra H Newbery, Artist and Art Educationist, 1855-1946', held at The Glasgow School of Art, 29 Jul 1996-30 Aug 1996, curated by George Rawson. File includes: postcard of ‘The Paisley Shawl’, a painting by Francis Newbery c1910; printed image with description hand-written on back which reads ‘caricature of F H Newbery by Hugh Munro – in “St Mungo” 1897’; photocopy of article by Francis Newbery titled ‘Art Education’ and labelled ‘article by Fra Newbery, BA meeting Glasgow 1901’, about art education in Glasgow with particular focus on The Glasgow School of Art; typed copies of song titled ‘Dumble-Dum-Dearie or How Fra Newbery Got His Cloak and Hat; The School of Art Song’, unauthored, likely related to Newbery’s retirement [1916] (3 copies); typed page with biographical information regarding Francis Newbery’s artistic and educational career titled ‘Who’s Who In Glasgow In 1909’, unauthored and undated; typed page titled ‘Francis Henry Newbery 1853-1946’ with a biography of Newbery’s life and career from birth to death, focused on Newbery’s connection to Bridport in Dorset, unauthored and undated but likely related to and written by someone associated with Bridport; typed copy of a text titled ‘Francis Henry Newbery (1853-1946)’, possibly a draft of a catalogue published to accompany the exhibition 'Fra H Newbery, Artist and Art Educationist, 1855-1946', The Glasgow School of Art, 29 Jul-30 Aug 1996, written by George Rawson (2 copies); photocopy of article titled ‘Francis Newbery and the Glasgow Style’ by Isobel Spencer (now Isobel Johnstone) for Apollo Magazine, Oct 1973.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Dessert fork for Francis and Jessie Newbery
One piece from a twelve-place setting of dining cutlery commissioned from Mackintosh by Fra and Jessie Newbery.
Hislop, David W
Correspondence between GSA Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Copy of minutes of meeting of the School Committee re: the appointment of a Professor for Technics and History of Art.
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Correspondence between GSA Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Copies of letters between G.M. Baltus and GSA re: duties and salary.
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Correspondence between Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
From Lawrence Binyon, Department of Prints & Drawings, British Museum, re: lectures.
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Correspondence between Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
From S.N. Miller, University of Glasgow re: lectures.
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Material related to Francis H. Newbery
Part of Papers of Archibald Haswell Miller and Josephine Haswell Miller (nee Cameron)
A variety of items relating to Francis H. Newbery, including his application to become Head Master of The Glasgow School of Art, a photograph of a mural, and a portrait photograph.
Newbery, Francis Henry
Photograph of a mural by Francis H. Newbery
Part of Papers of Archibald Haswell Miller and Josephine Haswell Miller (nee Cameron)
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
Glasgow School of Art Newbery Medal
Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh Building (reverse). Inscribed obverse: "To commemorate the services of Fra H. Newbery as Director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat-of-arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".
Proudfoot, Alexander
Dessert spoon for Francis and Jessie Newbery
One piece from a twelve-place setting of dining cutlery commissioned from Mackintosh by Fra and Jessie Newbery.
Mackintosh, Charles Rennie
Correspondence between GSA Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Testimonials for M. Baltus.
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Correspondence between Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Newbery, Francis Henry
Correspondence bewteen Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
From Lionel Giles, Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, British Museum re: lectures.
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Correspondence between Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
From A.H. Charteris, writer re: lecture on 'Copyright'.
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Accession of Papers related to Francis Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
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.
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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
Glasgow School of Art Newbery Medal
Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh Building (reverse). Inscribed obverse: "To commemorate the services of Fra H. Newbery as Director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat-of-arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".
Proudfoot, Alexander
Soup spoon for Francis and Jessie Newbery
One piece from a twelve-place setting of dining cutlery commissioned from Mackintosh by Fra and Jessie Newbery.
Mackintosh, Charles Rennie
Correspondence between GSA Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Original letters between Baltus & Newbery re: contract & pay.
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Correspondence between Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
From E.F. Strange, V&A Museum re: lectures.
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Glasgow School of Art Newbery Medal
Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh Building (reverse). Inscribed obverse: "To commemorate the services of Fra H. Newbery as Director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat-of-arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".
Proudfoot, Alexander
Glasgow School of Art Newbery medal
This medal was awarded to Dorothy Campbell Smith who studied Design-Embroidery.
Proudfoot, Alexander
Large Newbery medal (Version 1)
Proudfoot, Alexander
Large Newbery medal (Version 2)
Proudfoot, Alexander
Dinner fork for Francis and Jessie Newbery
One piece from a twelve-place setting of dining cutlery commissioned from Mackintosh by Fra and Jessie Newbery.
Hislop, David W
Correspondence between GSA Staff and Newbery
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Note from Baltus regarding a female student sent to Newbery because she is a bad example to other students.
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Correspondence between Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
From W.B. Yeats re: lectures.
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Correspondence between Newbery and Visiting Lecturers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Miscellaneous notes/drafts.
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