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Poster for an exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's work in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

The poster advertised an exhibition showcasing work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh which was held in Port Vendres in the Pyrénées-Orientales in the South of France. On the poster it says "Un Ecossais En Catalogne", which translates as "A Scottish in Catalonia". Featured on the front of the poster is an image of a landscape watercolour of La Rue du Soleil, a piece by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackintosh has strong associations with the South of France as he and Margaret MacDonald lived there from 1923 to 1927. The exhibition itself was held in association with the Entente Cordiale and the Glasgow School of Art.

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Poster for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition in Norway entitled '20 chairs - 100 years'

This poster features white images of twenty chairs with grey text to advertise an exhibition held in Jugendstilsenteret, Ålesund, Norway, from 6th June to the 12th Oct 2003. The exhibition of twenty Mackintosh chairs from the Glasgow School of Art's collection formed part of the opening celebrations at Norway’s newest cultural attraction, the Jugenstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre), in Ålesund. Similar to Glasgow, this city is one of the founding partners of the EU-funded Réseau Art Nouveau Network. The School’s contribution was hoped to inspire further cultural and artistic ties between the two countries.

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Poster for Charles Rennie Macintosh exhibition entitled '20 chairs - 100 years'

Poster features a grey Mackintosh portrait focusing on his moustache, grey and orange in colour. Also features line drawings of Mackintosh chairs. The exhibition of twenty Mackintosh chairs from the Glasgow School of Art's collection formed part of the opening celebrations at Norway’s newest cultural attraction, the Jugenstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre), in Ålesund, from the 6th June to 12th Oct 2003. Similar to Glasgow, this city is one of the founding partners of the EU-funded Réseau Art Nouveau Network. The School’s contribution was hoped to inspire further cultural and artistic ties between the two countries.

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Poster for Charles Rennie Macintosh exhibition entitled '20 chairs - 100 years'

Poster features a grey Mackintosh portrait focusing on his moustache, grey and orange in colour. Also features line drawings of Mackintosh chairs. The exhibition of twenty Mackintosh chairs from the Glasgow School of Art's collection formed part of the opening celebrations at Norway’s newest cultural attraction, the Jugenstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre), in Ålesund, from the 6th June to 12th Oct 2003. Similar to Glasgow, this city is one of the founding partners of the EU-funded Réseau Art Nouveau Network. The School’s contribution was hoped to inspire further cultural and artistic ties between the two countries.

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Poster for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition in Norway entitled '20 chairs - 100 years'

This poster features white images of twenty chairs with grey text to advertise an exhibition held in Jugendstilsenteret, Ålesund, Norway, from 6th June to the 12th Oct 2003. The exhibition of twenty Mackintosh chairs from the Glasgow School of Art's collection formed part of the opening celebrations at Norway’s newest cultural attraction, the Jugenstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre), in Ålesund. Similar to Glasgow, this city is one of the founding partners of the EU-funded Réseau Art Nouveau Network. The School’s contribution was hoped to inspire further cultural and artistic ties between the two countries.

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Poster for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition in Poland

This poster advertised an exhibition showcasing the work of Scottish artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Held in the Miezsznorodowego Cultural Centre in Krakow, Poland, the exhibition ran from the 18th of September to 31st of October 1996 and was arranged by the British Council of Poland, with sponsorship from the Polish Airlines Cargo.

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Poster for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition in Poland

This poster advertised an exhibition showcasing the work of Scottish artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Held in the Miezsznorodowego Cultural Centre in Krakow, Poland, the exhibition ran from the 18th of September to 31st of October 1996 and was arranged by the British Council of Poland, with sponsorship from the Polish Airlines Cargo.

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Poster for an exhibition of work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The poster advertised an exhibition of work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh that was held in the McLellan Galleries on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. The show itself was sponsored by the Whyte and Mackay Group and ran from the 25th of May to 30th of September 1996. Admission to the exhibition was priced at £4 for adults and £2 for concessionary rate. The poster has a geometric square design.

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Poster for an exhibition entitled 'Contemporary Visions'

This poster advertised an exhibition showcasing work made by seven international architects who were asked to produce work inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The poster conveys how "seven of the world's leading architects have made installations in the Glasgow School of Art. They are personal homages to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a mark of his international significance today." The poster was designed by Blue Peach, Glasgow. The show, held in the Mackintosh Museum on the Glasgow School of Art's campus featured the work of: - Filippo Alison (Naples) - Edward Cullinan (London) - Aldo Van Eyck (Amsterdam) - Hans Hollein (Vienna) - Arata Isozaki (Tokyo) - Lean Krier (Luxembourg) - Stanley Tigerman (Chicago)

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Poster for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition in Certaldo

In 1988, a Mackintosh architecture exhibition opened in Certaldo in Tuscany, Italy. It was organised by Comune di Certaldo in Palazzo Vicariale di Certaldo from 31st July to 30th September. A book was published by Electa Firenze about the exhibition including images of architectural drawings, photographs, sketches and paintings. This image is of a blue, beige, and black coloured architectural drawing.

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Poster for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition in Certaldo

In 1988, a Mackintosh architecture exhibition opened in Certaldo in Tuscany, Italy. It was organised by Comune di Certaldo in Palazzo Vicariale di Certaldo from 31st July to 30th September. A book was published by Electa Firenze about the exhibition including images of architectural drawings, photographs, sketches and paintings. It features a Willow Tea Rooms drawing in cream, black, blue, green red and purple.

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Poster for Charles Rennie Mackintosh in association with Japanese Department Store

This sky blue poster features a Charles Rennie Mackintosh chair and a distinctly dressed female wearing make-up and a blonde wig. Mackintosh's work was heavily influenced by Japanese design and culture. This poster advertises an association with Mackintosh's work and the Japanese Department store chain Daimaru.

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Poster for Charles Rennie Mackintosh in association with Japanese Department Store

This sky blue poster features a Charles Rennie Mackintosh chair and a distinctly dressed female wearing make-up and a blonde wig. Mackintosh's work was heavily influenced by Japanese design and culture. This poster advertises an association with Mackintosh's work and the Japanese Department store chain Daimaru.

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Poster for an exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, entitled 'The 1933 Memorial Exhibition: A Reconstruction'

This poster advertised an exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh in 1983 at the Fine Art Society, 134 Blythswood Street, Glasgow, which ran from 24 Aug to 26 Sep 1983. Entitled 'The 1933 Memorial Exhibition: A Reconstruction', it was part of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society's 10th Anniversary Celebrations (1973-1983). The poster features a watercolour painting of a flower in lilac, white and black paint.

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Poster for a series of talks marking the 10th anniversary of the CRM Society

This poster advertised a seminar on Charles Rennie Mackintosh which was arranged to mark the 10th anniversary of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society. Speakers included: - Thomas Howarth (Toronto): the Mackintosh Interior - Sir Denys Lasdun (London): CRM and Architect's Appraisal - Andy MacMillan (Glasgow): Mackintosh and the National Expression - Dennis Sharp (London): Muthesius and Mackintosh - Mackintosh Authors: Roger Billcliffe, Robert MacLeod, Thomas Howarth, Andy MacMillan - Clause Frontisi (Paris): Hector Guimard - Juan Bassegoda (Barcelona): Antonio Gaudi - Szirmai Janos (Budapest): Odon Lechner - John Archer (London): Edgar Wood - Paul Sprague (USA): Louis Sullivan - Robert Judson Clark (Princeton USA): Josef Olbrich - Don Kalec (Chicago, USA): Frank Lloyd Wright - Randall MacLeod (Bristol): W.R. Lethaby - Peter Vergo (Colchester): Wiener Werkstaat - Christian Witt-Doring (Vienna): Vienna furniture, 1900

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Financial Records

School Extension financial records such as cash books, statements of interest, stocks and shares, and Building Extension Fund balance statements. GOV/5/10/2/1: Extension Building Fund Cash Book, Oct 1926-Sep 1934 GOV/5/10/2/2: Extension Building Fund Ledger [with enclosures at the back], Oct 1926-Sep 1934 GOV/5/10/2/3: Extension Workbooks, 1929-1931: (a) Measurement of the Slater & Roughcasting Works of Extensions, 28 Nov 1929 (b) Measurement of the Steel Work of Extensions, 10 Dec 1929 (c) Measurement of the Glazier Work of Extensions, 12 Mar 1930 (d) Measurement of the Plaster Work of Extensions, 01 Oct 1930 (e) Measurement of the Heating Work of Alterations and Additions, 02 Oct 1930 (f) Measurement of the Painter Work of Extensions, 06 Oct 1930 (g) Measurement of Electric Lighting of Extensions, 06 Oct 1930 (h) Measurement of the Plumber Work of Extensions, 28 Nov 1930 (i) Measurement of the Carpenter & Joiner Works of Extensions, 11 Feb 1931 (j) Measurement of the Excavator, Mason, Brick & Concrete Works of Extensions, 22 Apr 1931 GOV/5/10/2/4: Glasgow School of Art Extension Fund Bank of Scotland Account Books, 1926-1949 (a) Account Book, 1926-1932 (b) Account Book, 1933-1949 GOV/5/10/2/5: Extension Fund Statements of Interest on Account from the Bank of Scotland, 13 Nov 1926- 28 Feb 1931 (20 items) GOV/5/10/2/6: Bank of Scotland Cheques from Glasgow School of Art for the payment of contractors, 1928-1929 (12 items) GOV/5/10/2/7: Correspondence and papers regarding the sale of War Stock and interest accrued on War Loans by W. A. Dunn & Co, members of the stock exchange, on behalf of the School of Art, 1926-1930 (1 folder) GOV/5/10/2/8: Building Fund Statements and Balances, 1927-1931. Also includes a balance for the War Memorial Fund 1919-1931. (1 folder) GOV/5/10/2/9: The Glasgow School of Art List of Securities, 09 Feb 1927 GOV/5/10/2/10: Minutes of the Halfyearly Meeting of Governors, 28 Apr 1931, including a Building Fund financial report, p3.

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Receipts

Architects' certificates of payments to be made to contractors and receipts from contractors for payments made. Sorted into bundles for each contractor, alphabetically, and chronologically within: GOV/5/10/9/1: Lists of receipts or 'vouchers': (a) Handwritten list of extension scheme 'vouchers', 02 Dec 1929 (b) Typed list of School Extension Scheme vouchers, 03 Jun 1926-Jun 1929 (c) Typed list of School Extension Scheme, vouchers for accounts paid, 21 Mar 1930- 06 Jan 1931 (d) Supplementary list of vouchers for accounts paid, 21 Mar 1930- 06 Jan 1931 (e) Note of vouchers submitted Aug 1932 (f) List titled 'Equipment' with company and cost listed against each item (3 copies) GOV/5/10/9/2: A & P Steven Ltd, Makers of lifts, hydraulic presses & pumps, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/3: A S Wright & Company Ltd, Glazing Contractors, 1931-1932 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/4: Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co, Writers, 1929-1932 (4 items) GOV/5/10/9/5: Buchanan, William, Joiner and Builder, 1929-1932 (18 items) GOV/5/10/9/6: The Bulletin, Newspaper, 12 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/7: Campbell, Dugald, Wholesale Confectioners, 01 Oct 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/8: Charles Rattray & Co Ld, Wholesale Warehousemen, 1929-1930 (4 items) GOV/5/10/9/9: The Clydesdale Rubber Co, Manufacturers of waterproofs, 10 Oct 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/10: Corporation of Glasgow, Gas Department, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/11: Corporation of Glasgow, Water Department, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/12: Croggon & Co Limited, Felt and Roofing manufacturers, 25 Sep 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/13: Daily Record, Newspaper, 28 Feb 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/14: Dallas & Forrest, Joiners, 1929-1930 (5 items) GOV/5/10/9/15: Dallas's Limited, General Warehousemen, Mar 1930- Oct 1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/16: Dykes Bros, Jewellers, 05 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/17: The Evening Citizen, Newspaper, 12 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/18: The Evening Times, Newspaper, 14 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/19: Fraser & Borthwick Ltd, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Jan 1930- Mar 1930 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/20: George G Kirk Ltd, Glass Merchants & Glaziers, 27 Sep 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/21: Gibson, Hugh N, Joiner and Shopfitter, 06 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/22: Goodlet, James, Plumber, 1929-1932 (6 items) GOV/5/10/9/23: Glasgow Evening News, Newspaper, 09 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/24: The Glasgow Herald, Newspaper, Feb 1927- Oct 1927 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/25: H C Slingsby, Truck Builder, 11 Feb 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/26: H L Anderson & Co, Painters & Decorators, 1929-1930 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/27: H Lamberton & Co, Furnishers and Decorators, 1929-1930 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/28: J & R Smith, Slaters and Plasterers, 1931-1932 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/29: James Boyd & Sons Ltd, Heating Engineers, 1929-1930 (7 items) GOV/5/10/9/30: James Hedderwick & Sons Ltd, Law and General Printers, 1926-1927 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/31: John Keppie & Henderson, Architects, 1927-1931 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/32: John Ritchie & Co, Proprietors of The Scotsman, 24 Feb 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/33: Lawson & Co (Govan) Ltd, Building Contractors, 1929-1930 (8 items) GOV/5/10/9/34: M Stewart & Co, Builders & Contractors, 1928-1930 (8 items) GOV/5/10/9/35: M'Callum, Daniel, Mason and Builder, 17 Apr 1931 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/36: Maclean & Co, Manufacturers of pavement lights, metal casements, sashes etc., 1929-1931 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/37: Middleton, George, Painter, 14 Apr 1931 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/38: The Modern Office Equipment Co Limited, 12 Sep 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/39: Montgomery, John, Clerk Of Works, 1927-1929 (29 items) GOV/5/10/9/40: Nichol & Halliday, Auctioneers, 13 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/41: Osborne & Hunter, Electrical Contractors and Engineers, 18 Jan 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/42: P & W MacLellan Limited, Engineers and Ironworks, 1928- 1929 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/43: Rattray Brothers, Alexander & France, Chartered Accountants, 16 Oct 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/44: Robert Scott & Son, Surveyors, 1927-1931 (4 items) GOV/5/10/9/45: Royal Polytechnic Limited, (John Anderson's), 1929 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/46: Samuel Craig & Co Ltd, Painters and Decorators, Jan 1932 (1 bundle) GOV/5/10/9/47: Scottish Country Life Ltd, Magazine, 01 Mar 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/48: T J Miller & Sons, Blacksmiths, Oct 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/49: Tait, Walter, Joiner, Dec 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/50: W A Dunn & Co, Stockbrokers, 30 Jul 1928 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/51: Wemyss & Livingstone, Plasterers, 1929-1930 (3 items) GOV/5/10/9/52: William Gentles & Co, Framers, 02 Nov 1929 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/53: William Kemp & Co Ltd, Fireplace Specialists, May 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/54: William Miller (Glasgow) Ltd, Fire Engineers, 1929-1932 (2 items) GOV/5/10/9/55: Wm Roberton & Son, Opticians, 28 Jan 1930 (1 item) GOV/5/10/9/56: Wright, John, Electrical Engineer, 1930-1932 (3 items)

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Subscriptions and the School Extension Building Fund

Papers relating to subscriptions, funds and donations to the School Extension Building Fund. GOV/5/10/4/1: Papers used in planning the Extension Building Fund (a) Bundle of papers about the moneys raised for the Mackintosh Building in 1894 and 1907 (4 items) (b) Glasgow School of Art Building Fund Appeal booklet produced to raise funds for the completion of the Mackintosh Building, c1907 (5 copies) (c) Programme for the official opening of the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building, 1909 (d) Bundle labelled 'Lists of Names' including lists of subscribers to other charitable funds such as the Carnegie Trust, Paisley Art Institute, the Memorial to David Livingstone, Glasgow Dental Hospital, and The Scottish National Commercial College. Also includes draft letters to the Carnegie Trust from Glasgow School of Art requesting them to renew their grant for equipment of the School, 1920-1926 (11 items) GOV/5/10/4/2: Copy letters, papers and correspondence with the Scottish Education Department regarding funds and Capital Grants for the extension, 1926-1932 (48 items) GOV/5/10/4/3: Appeals for donations to the Extension Building Fund (a) Printed pamphlet: 'The Glasgow School of Art Appeal for £35,000 for School Extension', providing information about the School Extension scheme. Includes a description of the planned extension by architects Messrs John Keppie & Henderson. (b) Bundle of papers labelled 'Donations, Letters sent out'. Copy and draft letters sent out to individuals such as Sir John R. Findlay, James Robb, The Duchess of Atholl, Messrs James Templeton & Co, Robert Rule, Sir Robert Wilson, Sir John Stirling Maxwell, and Sir John J Burnet to request donations to the Extension Fund. File also includes some copies of acknowledgements and thanks for donations, 1926-1927 (37 items) GOV/5/10/4/4: Letters, and copy letters, offering subscriptions to the Glasgow School of Art Extension Fund and notes of individual donations received, 1926-1931 (200 items) GOV/5/10/4/5: Bundle of letters labelled 'Refusals to Subscribe', 1926-1928 (18 items) GOV/5/10/4/6: Bundle of draft and copy letters to subscribers acknowleding and thanking them for their donations. Includes a blank template acknowledgement letter (10 copies), 1926-1927 (25 items) GOV/5/10/4/7: Lists of Donations and Donors (a) Small booklet labelled 'List of Probable Subscribers 1926' including names and addresses of potential donors, 1926 (b) Small booklet labelled 'Building Fund 1926-1927 Donations' including Building Fund list of donations alphabetically arranged, 1926-1927 (c) Bundle of papers labelled 'Building Fund Cash Statements', including various lists of donations and donors to the Extension Fund, 1926-1927 (17 items) (d) Loose pages of Annual Report, pp19-22. Includes 'Appendix VI, The Glasgow School of Art Donations to Extension Fund, to 31 Aug 1929' (e) Printed page pasted onto paper 'Appendix VI, The Glasgow School of Art Donations to Extension Fund, to 31 Aug 1929' (f) Copy of Glasgow School of Art Annual Report 1928-1929 with annotations on pages 20-21, the list of donations to the Extension Fund. (g) Typed sheet: 'Appendix VI, Donations to Extension Fund to Aug 1931'

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Property Records

Papers regarding the lease and purchase of properties by the Glasgow School of Art for the School Extension Scheme. GOV/5/10/3/1: Report by Messrs John Steuart & Gillies on the Properties Nos 166, 168, 170 and 172 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, 1915 GOV/5/10/3/2: Report on properties 166, 168, 170 and 172 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, by Thomas Binnie, 29 Dec 1915 GOV/5/10/3/3: Note of value of 164 Renfrew Street from Thomas Binnie & Hendry and cover letter, 05 & 07 Sep 1921 GOV/5/10/3/4: Papers relating to the value and purchase of 164 Renfrew Street, 1921 (a) Recommendation from the Chairman's Committee that an offer be made on 164 Renfrew Street, 1921 (b) Handwritten notes as to the value of 164 Renfrew Street, 1921 (c) Copy Offer from Glasgow School of Art for 164 Renfrew Street, 21 Oct 1921 (d) Copy Acceptance of Glasgow School of Art's offer for 164 Renfrew Street, 24 Oct 1921 GOV/5/10/3/5: Papers relating to 162 Renfrew Street (a) Letter from Miss E. Watson intimating that she would now be willing to sell 162 Renfrew Street, 16 Oct 1923 (b) Note about the value of 162 Renfrew Street, c1923 GOV/5/10/3/6: Papers relating to 160 Renfrew Street (a) Copy letter to Monsignor Ritchie asking if the Trustees of the Archdioscese of Glasgow would be willing to sell 160 Renfrew Street, 1924 (b) Reply (and 2 copies) from John Ritchie intimating that the Diocesan Trustees are not inclined to sell 160 Renfrew Street, 30 Apr 1924 GOV/5/10/3/7: Petition of the Waldorf Palais de Danse to carry out work on their buildings and cover letter from John Keppie & Henderson advising that no action needs to be taken by Glasgow School of Art, 03 May 1926 GOV/5/10/3/8: Papers relating to the Decorative Trades Institute Building, 1926 (a) Letter from the Education Authority of Glasgow acknolwedging receipt of Glasgow School of Art's request to lease the building, 18 Jun 1926 (b) Letter from the Education Authority of Glasgow confirming that the letting of the Decorative Trades Institute to the Glasgow School of Art will be postponed, 18 Oct 1926 GOV/5/10/3/9: Papers relating to the loan of Scott Street property to Glasgow School of Art (a) Note of charges to Glasgow School of Art against the Scott Street Property and cover letter, 12 Oct 1926 (b) Reply from Glasgow School of Art to the above intimating surprise at the level of charges, 14 Oct 1926 GOV/5/10/3/10: Letter from A. Miller Bannatyne to the Glasgow School of Art advising the School that they do not have the power to acquire property compulsorily, 23 Feb 1927 GOV/5/10/3/11: Petition of Associated British Cinemas Ltd to carry out work on their buildings and cover letter from John Keppie & Henderson advising that no action needs to be taken by Glasgow School of Art, 23 Feb 1929 GOV/5/10/3/12: Letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood , France & Co to the Glasgow School of Art acknowledging payment for 170 Renfrew Street Ground Annual, 15 May 1929 GOV/5/10/3/13: Letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co to the Glasgow School of Art certifying the particulars of properties purchased by the School, 166-172 Renfrew Street and 164 Renfrew Street, 06 Jun 1929 GOV/5/10/3/14: Copy of Offer by the Glasgow School of Art for 162 Renfrew Street, Copy of Acceptance of the offer and cover letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co explaining the documents, 26 Oct 1929 GOV/5/10/3/15: Letter from the Corporation of Glasgow, Office of Public Works, to Glasgow School of Art concerning the condition of the lane between Scott Street and Dalhousie Street, 20 Jun 1930 GOV/5/10/3/16: Letter from Bannatyne, Kirkwood , France & Co to the Glasgow School of Art acknowledging payment for 158 Renfrew Street and 15 Dalhousie Street (Glasgow Dental Hospital), 20 Nov 1931

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Building Committee Minutes

Minutes of the Building Committee for meetings: 11 Mar 1926; 29 Mar 1926; 21 Apr 1926; 13 Sep 1926; 29 Nov 1926; 20 Jan 1927; 08 Feb 1927; 05 Aug 1927; 12 Sep 1927; 27 Jan 1928; 15 Mar 1928; 19 Jun 1928; 22 Oct 1928; 20 Nov 1928; 06 Dec 1928; 23 Jan 1929; 10 May 1929; 02 Jul 1929; 26 Nov 1929; 18 Feb 1930. Also Includes a list of committee members, some correspondence concerning the minutes and 2 additional copies of minutes of the meeting 11 Mar 1926, one annotated with suggestions from Laurence MacBrayne.

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Correspondence with Contractors

Correspondence with contractors about extension works. GOV/5/10/7/1: Correspondence and copy letters between Glasgow School of Art and John Keppie & Henderson, Architects of the extension, about matters such fees, alterations to plans, and the collapse of a wall on Renfrew Street and the necessary repairs, 1926-1930 (29 items) GOV/5/10/7/2: Letter from the Office of Public Works, City Chambers, Glasgow to the School about opening a carriageway at 164 Renfrew Street, 09 Nov 1927 (1 item) GOV/5/10/7/3: Copy letters and correspondence between Robert Scott & Son, Surveyors, and the Glasgow School of Art about matters such as fees, 1930 (5 items)

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Contracts and Agreements

Contracts agreements, and acceptances for School Extension works. GOV/5/10/6/1: Extract from Minutes of Building Committee 22 Jan 1907, the appointment of Messrs Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh as Architects of the Extension of the School building (3 copies) GOV/5/10/6/2: Bundle of copy letters and extracts of minutes relating to the acceptance of estimates of the Architects with the clause that the Architects cannot make any alterations to plans without the approval of the Building Committee, 1927 (5 items) GOV/5/10/6/3: Copy template letter from John Keppie & Henderson for the accepting of an offer of 01 Jun 1927. Blanks are left for the sums of money to be filled in. Recipient unknown GOV/5/10/6/4: Bundle of papers labelled 'Contracts Work' including extracts of minutes of the Building Committee where offers and estimates are accepted. Includes a letter from John Keppie & Henderson notifying Glasgow School of Art of acceptences made, 03 Sep 1927 . Also includes a typed document of extension suggestions for e.g. Modelling Studios and the Chair Store. 1927-1928 (7 items) GOV/5/10/6/5: Glasgow School of Art Extension Scheme Statement as to Tenders accepted and work authorised as at 19 Jun 1928 GOV/5/10/6/6: Letter from John Keppie & Henderson to Glasgow School of Art informing the School that they have accepted the estimate of Messrs M. Stewart & Co for the rebuilding of the corner of the front wall, 20 Jun 1928 GOV/5/10/6/7: Copy extract of Minutes of the Building Committee sanctioning alterations to the plans, with cover letter to Keppie & Henderson, 24 Oct 1928 GOV/5/10/6/8: Typed list of Glasgow School of Art Extension, Tenders accepted and costs, 06 Dec 1928 GOV/5/10/6/9: Letter from John Keppie & Henderson to Glasgow School of Art informing the School that they have accpeted the estimate of Messrs Lawson for fittings, 29 May 1929

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Opening of the Extension 18 Dec

Papers and correspondence relating to the official opening of the first portion of the Glasgow School of Art Extension on 18 Dec 1929. GOV/5/10/10/1: Platform Ticket for the Opening of the School Extension by Sir George MacDonald on 18 Dec 1929 GOV/5/10/10/2: Menu and Toast List for the Luncheon preceding the opening ceremony, 18 Dec 1929 (3 copies) GOV/5/10/10/3: Photograph of a group of eight people standing at a table set for tea, perhaps at the luncheon preceding the opening of the School extension, 18 Dec 1929 GOV/5/10/10/4: Bundle of papers labelled 'Public Meeting, Extension Opening, 18 Dec 1929'. Papers regarding the organisation of the opening and luncheon. Includes: Seating/table plans for the luncheon; lists of those to be invited to the luncehon and those who are to be on the platform; copies of the speech of the Chairman of the Board of Governors for the opening ceremony (3 copies);  draft programme of the event; and ticket for the opening event. GOV/5/10/10/5: Copy statement about the School Extension following the opening of the first portion on 18 Dec 1929 and the possibility of further extension, c1929

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Fire Precaution Papers

Papers regarding fire precaution measures at the Glasgow School of Art. Includes: instructions for how to use heated thrones safely; notices about fire drills to be carried out in the School; suggestions by the Master of Works for precautions to be taken in the event of fire, Feb 1928; Circular from the Library Bureau about the importance of record protection in the event of a fire, 02 Feb 1928; correspondence with Osborne & Hunter, Electrical Contractors, about their examination of the electric lighting and reports on fire precaution installations such as fire alarms, Feb-Mar 1928; and a circular from William Miller (Glasgow) Ltd. with brochure advertising fire 'extincteurs', Mar 1928. (20 items)

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Plans

Plans for the School Extension. GOV/5/10/11/1: Plan for Glasgow School of Art Renfrew Street Reinforcement of Butts, Front Wall, West Block, by Robert Scott & Son, with explanatory note, Mar 1928

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Estimates

Estimates from contractors for work on the School Extension. GOV/5/10/5/1: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Glazier Work, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/2: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Excavator, Mason, Brick and Concrete Works, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/3: Glasgow School of Art Proposed Extensions, Estimate for Carpenter and Joiner Works, c1927 (1 booklet) GOV/5/10/5/4: Bundle of estimates for work by Robert Scott & Son, 1926 (3 items) GOV/5/10/5/5: Bundle of lists of offers and lowest offers from various contractors for School Extension work, 1927 (4 items) GOV/5/10/5/6: Letter from the Glasgow Corporation Electricity Department to the School providing an estimate for a supply of electricity to 172 Renfrew Street, 21 Nov 1927

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Plans and Outsize Material

Plans and sections of works c1909-1918. GOV/5/8/1: J.E.Sayers & Caldwell Ltd., Plan of Electric Lighting - Sub-basement floor, Basement Floor Scale: 1/8" to 1.0', Annotated, 1909 GOV/5/8/2: J.E. Sayers & Caldwell Ltd., Plan of roof - proposed Lightning Conductor, Scale: n.k., [Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/3: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Coils, Second Floor, [Stamped Jas. Cormack & Sons, Heating Engineers], Scale: n.k., [Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/4: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Section through main staircase showing proposed lift shaft, Scale: n.k., [Pencil & ink on tracing paper. Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/5: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Proposed well for Electric Lift (ref. no. 273), Scale: 1/4" to 1.0', [Pencil & ink on tracing paper], Mar 1911 GOV/5/8/6: Platforms in Animal Room, Cross & longitudinal sections (ref. no. 465), Scale: n.k., [Brittle - very fragile], not dated GOV/5/8/7: Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, Railings at Dalhousie Street Entrance Parapet End elevation, Cross-section [5 items], Scale: 3/4" to 1.0', [Pencil & ink on tracing paper. Brittle], not dated GOV/5/8/8: Keppie & Henderson, Proposed Extension of Coal Storage at front area, with architect's letter, Cross section & Plan, Scale: n.k., [Pencil & ink on tracing paper], Mar 1918

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Miscellaneous

Papers and correspondence relating to: building contractor's claim 1897-1907; appeal against building consent 1907; valuation of site 1907; butresses of the Panorama Building, 1896-1907; Extract of Disposition 1908; fittings and equipment 1909-1912; the Glasgow Sanitary Department, 1909-1929; plan of site 1914. GOV/5/9/1 Mr John Kirkwood's Claim - (a) Letter to Mr. Kirkwood from Honeyman & Keppie appointing him as building contractor [COPY], 13 Oct 1897 (b) Letter from Kirkwood to Honeyman & Keppie re: claim to be contractor for extension, 18 Jun 1907 (c) Letter from J Kirkwood & Smith, Contractors to Governors of GSA re: tender for extension, 20 Sep 1907 (d) Letter from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh enclosing copy of letter from lawyers re: Mr Kirkwood's claim, 5 Oct 1907 (e) Extracts from Minutes [Copy], 1897 (f) 2 lists of material used to dispute claim, not dated GOV/5/9/2: Joint Minute, I.C. The Glasgow School of Art v Thomas Nisbet & others (recorded at the Dean of Guild Court, Glasgow), with letter explaining the Minute from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co., Lawyers, 14 Nov 1907 GOV/5/9/3: Valuation of Site: (a) Valuation of west portion of school ground by Thomas Binnie & Son, 23 Feb 1907 (b) Plan of area under valuation, Feb 1907 (c) Copy of (a) & annotated copy of (a), 23 Feb 1907 (d) Copy of letter to Newbery from Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co. re: conditions of land use, 1 Mar 1907 GOV/5/9/4: Craft Studios - (a) Letter from Newbery re: craft studios and tables used [refers to b], 12 Mar 1910 (b) Plan of craft table, signed CJR Smith, not dated GOV/5/9/5: Petition from Staff for Passenger Lift, 19 May 1910 GOV/5/9/6 Misc. requisition forms from staff re: new building: (a) Anatomy Room, James M. Dunlop, not dated (b) Store Cabinet, J.J.F.X. King, 13 Jun 1910 (c) Boiler Guards, D. Moffat, 17 Jun 1910 (d) Library catalogues, J.J.F.X. King, not dated (e) Easels, Allan D. Mainds, not dated (f) General heating needs, not dated (g) scrap figures for Library fittings, not dated GOV/5/9/7: Office Equipment Booklets, not dated GOV/5/9/8: Projector Lantern - Correspondence, technical specifications, catalogues, etc. relating to the Projector Lantern fitted in the Lecture Theatre, GSA, [c61 items], 1909-1912 GOV/5/9/9: Valuation of Building - scrap note not dated GOV/5/9/10: Plan of site behind GSA, on Dalhousie St. side: (a) Plan of site by J Andrew Millar. Architect, Jan 1914 (b) Letter from Mitchells, Solicitors re: above space & possible uses, 14 Jan 1914 GOV/5/9/11: Papers and correspondence regarding the butresses of the Panorama Building, 1896-1907 (a) Agreement between the Glasgow Real Ice Skating Palace and the Trustees of the Bellahouston Bequest regarding the butresses of the Panorama Building, 1896 (b) Letter from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh to E. R. Catterns, Secretary of Glasgow School of Art regarding the Agreement document above, 03 Oct 1907 GOV/5/9/12: Extract of Disposition by the Glasgow School of Art in favour of themselves imposing burden on the use of their property, 1908 GOV/5/9/13: Glasgow Sanitary Department, 1909-1929 (a) Certificate from the City of Glasgow Sanitary Department to certify that the Drainage System of the Glasgow School of Art is in satisfactory condition, 18 Aug 1909 (b) Letter from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh regarding the certificate listed above, 23 Aug 1909 (c) Certificate from the Corporation of the City of Glasgow Public Health Department to certify that the Drainage System of the Glasgow School of Art is in satisfactory condition, 27 Sep 1929

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Estimates and Specifications

Estimates for works, specifications of works, tenders, reports on tenders, related correspondence, 1897-1912. GOV/5/6/1: Estimate No.1 for mason work, by Robert Scott & Son (no. 3419), 1897 GOV/5/6/2: Estimate - proposed extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Masonry, etc. works, 1907 GOV/5/6/3: Estimate - extensions & alterations by Robert Scott & Son - Heating & Ventilation apparatus (no. 5216), 1908 GOV/5/6/4: Estimate No. 1 - mason work - accepted by J. Kirkwood (no. 3419) [Cref. 5/7/121], 1897 GOV/5/6/5: Report on tenders for the several works, 17 Sep 1897 GOV/5/6/6: Copy letter from Robert Scott to Honeyman & Keppie re: cost of excavations, 22 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/7 File - Tradesmen's Estimates [c122 items] , 1896-1904 GOV/5/6/8: Letter from Keppie with two estimates re: blinds for windows [3 items], 31 Aug 1899 GOV/5/6/9: Estimate by G. Smith, Slater & Plasterer re: holes under the eaves,  6 Sep 1906 GOV/5/6/10: List of offers for alteration & extensions of GSA (for mason & carpenter work only), not dated GOV/5/6/11: Report on tenders for alterations and extensions, 1907 GOV/5/6/12: Memo on lowest tenders showing provisional sums allowed and extra costs of Arbroath stone over concrete for steps and supplementary offers and fees [2 copies], 1907 GOV/5/6/13: Specifications and schedules for electric power and lighting: (a) Summary of offers for electric lighting, with letter from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, 13 Jun 1908 (b) Letter from architects enclosing estimates, 15 Jun 1908 (c) Letter from architects enclosing copies of letters from Osbourne & Hunter, 2 Jun 1908 (d) Specifications and schedule from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, Jun 1908 (e) Letter from architects re: choice of tender, 23 Jun 1908 GOV/5/6/14: Specifications for the installation of a Lightning Conductor at GSA: (a) Messrs. Anderson & Munro - specification, Apr 1909 (b) Covering letter from Anderson & Munro, Apr 1909 (c) Osbourne & Hunter - specification, Apr 1909 (d) Telford, Grier & Mackay - specification, Apr 1909 (e) Claude Hamilton Ltd. - specification, Apr 1909 (f) Corresp. from James E. Sayers & Caldwell, May 1909 (g) List of tenders, not dated GOV/5/6/15: The National Telephone Company, estimates for telephone lines and telephones [2 items], 1909-1910 GOV/5/6/16: Halliwell Furnace & Engineering Co., London: (a) particulars, May 1910 (b) business card (c) article in the Sanitary Record & Municipal Engineering Vol XLV, No. 1067 [3 items] GOV/5/6/17: Tenders for the installation of an electric lift: (a) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric passenger lift, 17 Jan 1908 (b) R. Waygood & Co. Ltd., estimate for an electric lift and specification (inc. notes on requirements for lift from GSA, d. Dec 1911), Oct 1910 (c) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, estimate for an electric goods lift, 20 Jan 1911 (d) A & P Steven, Provanside Engine Works, specification for a passenger lift at GSA, 8 May 1911 (e) British Engine, Boiler & Electric Insurance Co. Ltd., estimate for lift insurance, 31 Jan 1912 GOV/5/6/18: Estimate for fitting electric radiators into the Library, delayed, not dated GOV/5/6/19: Speirs A/C: scrap detailing excess over estimate lists extra fittings required, not dated GOV/5/6/20: Comparative statement of estimates and measurements for building, Jul 1909 GOV/5/6/21: Estimates & Corresp. re: clocks (a) Dykes Bros. Mar-Sep 1909 (b) The Magenta Company Mar-May 1909 GOV/5/6/22: Estimates re: window cleaning (a) Glasgow Corporation Water Works, 5 Nov 1908 (b) Estimate from Moses, Speirs & Sons with covering letter from architects, 17 Nov 1908 GOV/5/6/23: Estimate from Victor Devine, Plumber, 3 Dec 1907 GOV/5/6/24: Estimate from W.A. Davidson for Repousse Work, 17 Apr 1910 GOV/5/6/25: Estimate for insurance of Steam Boilers, 29 Jan 1908 GOV/5/6/26: Estimate from Wm. Douglas & Sons re: Painter Work in the Ornament Room, 27 Oct 1910 GOV/5/6/27: Estimate from M Stewart, Builder for work in the Animal Room, 20 Oct 1909 GOV/5/6/28: Estimate from G. Ferguson & Sons for platform for Animal Room, 12 Mar 1910

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