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G-M. Includes correspondence with: George Grove, about an article that will be written about Hutchison; W Gordon, The Corporation of Glasgow, about Hutchison attending the sub committee considering the applications received for the position of Director of Art Galleries & Museums in Glasgow; John D Henderson, inviting Hutchison to the Curtain Theatre's production of 'Portrait of an Artist'; John Jacoby looking for Hutchison's opinion on a dress he has sent him; testimonial for Roger Jacot-Descombes in connection with a 'Punch' Scholarship in Humorous Art; Glasgow Sino-Scottish Society about a lecture Hutchison will deliver on the Chinese Arts; John Jacoby about a Palestinian robe he has sent the Art School for their collection; Miss Edyth M King, Education Committee, Council for Art & Industry, about requirements for entering the School; W R M Lamb, Hutchison asking for a ticket for the Press Day of the Scottish Exhibition, Royal Academy; testimonial for Jose Luzuriago; Major L A Lynden-Bell enquiring as to whether any lectures at the Art School are open to the public; F Lewish Publishers asking whether the Art School would like to purchase one of their prints of a Frank Brangwyn work; Miss D H Melvin, Glasgow & West of Scotland College of Domestic Science, about the Art School's Drawing and Dress Design classes; Messrs Moore, Garrard & Son, about Hutchison selling his house; H G Murphy, Principal, Central School for Arts & Crafts, London, about his giving a lecture at the Art School; Rosslyn Mitchell, about opening a textiles exhibition including pieces borrowed from the Victoria & Albert Museum; testimonial for Dorothy Martin; Sam Mavor about a cheque from J B McLellan.

N-P. Includes correspondence with: Bertram Nicholls, President of the RBA, Hutchison recommending Daniel J Duffy for membership; Eric Newton about a lecture at GSA; Walter Nelson, about renumeration for Miss Comrie who has been taking on extra work on account of the War; The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Hutchison asking him if he thinks the School should continue to function; reference for Miss Marguerite O'Donnell; Tom Purvis about the reduced opening of the School during War time and camouflage; Sir George Pirie, about his opinion on keeping the School open and war work for artists; The Lord Provost of Glasgow, thanking him for his gift to the School of £10 on behalf of present and past students in the Army, Navy and Air Force; The Lord Provost of Glasgow, about mural decorations at a Club in Doncaster; George J Ogg, Hutchison thanking him for the loan of a dress stand and two wax figures; Edward G Powell about posters for Glasgow Cleansing Dept. & war work; Lord Provost Dollan about war work for artists; Captain Harry Parker, about an engraving of the Battle of Camperdown.

A-D. Includes correspondence with: Muirhead Bone about Artist's Advisory Committee, having Glasgow's War activities painted & war-work for Scottish war artists; Robert Bain, about a painting of the Battle of Camperdown; Dreda Boyd, Provand's Lordship Society about lectures; Messrs Beattie Ltd, about having enough supplies for a Christmas Party, the proceeds of which go to the Red Cross; Mrs N H Baird about study at the School to become and Art Teacher; testimonial for Andrew Beattie; testimonial for Miss Alfreda brown; Sir Robert Burns, about the 90th Birthday for Sir Daniel; Count Zbigniew Belina, about his studies at the Art School; Account of the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 79th Annual Exhibition; Firemaster Chadwick, about fire precautions; Sir D Y Cameron about a lecture Hutchison gave at Kelvingrove; City Chambers about fire-fighting and watching; Miss Beatrice Cowine, about the position of teacher of Textile Design; David Donaldson about collaborative work and winning the Guthrie Prize; James W Dickson, about the purchase and fixing of the Longworth Safety Automatic Fire Escape.

A-B. Includes correspondence with: J Dunlop Anderson, Hutchison thanking him for his gift of Models to the School and about a series of lectures; Jean Allan about theatre, theatre design & lectures and about Hutchison's nomination to the Council of the Theatre Society of Scotland; Mrs Alison Bonfield, about bringing an Exhibition of Norwegian art work to Scotland; The Editor, 'Building Industries', about the re-use of some illustrations from the Prospectus of the School of Architecture; J Glen Boyd, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, about the Art School designing them some new collection boxes; Hugh R Buchanan about French Engravings loaned to the Art School for an Exhibition; Mrs Alison Bonfield about an Exhibition on Scottish Art at the Empire Exhibition; Sir Steven Bilsland, about the salary scale for teachers; 'Punch' Magazine about Punch Scholarships in 'Humorous Art'; William Black about a lecture on Mackintosh; Robert Brough, University of Glasgow, Hutchison asking if he could have his portrait of Professor Stevenson for the Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition 1939; Sir Steven Bilsland, about an Exhibition of Textiles and Metalwork in the School; reference for Miss Isobel Birse; George A Burnett, Jordanhill Training College, about the Art Teachers' Certificate.

D-J. Includes correspondence with: Mrs Elizabeth Davidson, about the School re-opening after having provided Air Raid Shelters for the students; Norman A Dick, about five items, mostly models, that he sent the Art School; David Donaldson about the decoration of a Boy's Club for the Lord Provost; Miss Alix Dick, about her taking up work in censorship; T A Fennemore about war work for artists, particularly camouflage work; Dr James Weir French, Messrs Barr & Stroud, a letter of introduction for Robert N Snodgrass who has taught at the School and who now wishes to take up a job to assist the National effort in munitions or allied work; Ernest Greenhill, City Treasurer, an appeal for a Grant from the Corporation of Glasgow for the Centenary celebrations of the School; Dr. T.J. Honeyman, Glasgow Museums about the effects of war; Mrs Rex Hodson, about the position of the School in Wartime; Kenneth Holmes, Leicester College of Arts & Crafts, sharing information about the Art School e.g. number of staff and students, and scale of salary; Sir Arthur Huddleston, The Royal Technical College, Glasgow, about the effects of War on Art School classes; John L Henderson, assuring him that his daughter will be able to pick up her studies where she left off on her return from serving her country; letter to many Glasgow Newspapers, defying the rumour that the Art School is not to open in September 1940; Sir Hector Hetherington, University of Glasgow, asking Hutchison's opinion on the best Scottish Architects; G J Innes, about the teaching of Design and Fashion at the Art School; James Jarvie, about his being awarded the Newbery Medal.

K-Mc. Includes correspondence with: Robert MacBryde, student about attempts to get attached to the RAMC as a war artist; Allan Kirkwood, about a Memorial Lecture on the work of F L Griggs he sent the School; testimonial for Charles Kirk; W. Kerr, Director of Studies, Jordanhill about art teaching in schools, and about Article 55 classes; Ernest Lumsden, about books of modern Scultpure; John Lowther, Private Secretary to HRH The Duke of Kent, thanking him of the souvenir of the late Princess Louise; James Landles, about his son being able to continue his studies after his active service; George Middlemass, about Fra Newbery's Golden Wedding Anniversary; T C Campbell Mackie, about an alteration in the General Course timetable; Councillor E Rosslyn Mitchell, application for a grant to the School of Art; Margaret Morris about a dance night in Glasgow; Miners Welfare Committee, a reference for a student, John S Whyte; testimonial for W Douglas Macleod; John B McLellan, sending a report of how he has got on in Canada to Hutchison, including the effects of the War, and how helpful his time at GSA has been; Secretary to the Lord Provost of Glasgow, about the decorating of a Scout Hall by the Art School.

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: 'The Times', about Art Schools in War Time; Messrs Treron et Cie, Advertising firm, Hutchison thanking them for the kindness they showed to Art Students in advertising their play; Mrs M G Turnbull, enquiring about Dress Designing and Commercial Art for her daughter; reference for Robert Snodgrass who is looking for another job while the School is closed; J Mackay Thomson, The Scottish Education Deaprtment, about the supperannuation of teachers, and the re-opening of the School; Thomas Urquhart, about student dances; H L Wellington, Edinburgh College of Art, about opening the School; Mrs Alison Walker with a commission for a portrait of her child; James C Wyse, about employment for Art Teachers; W G Whittaker, Principal of Scottish National Academy of Music, enquiring as to how lecturers are appointed in the Art School.

I-M. Includes correspondence with: H C Johnson, Hutchison informing him that his enrolling to study at Art School will not prevent him from being called up for the armed forces; testimony for Martin C Jennings; William Kerr, about Article 55 certificates and the return of a potter's wheel; Professor Zugmunt Kukulski, about a potential visit to the Art School; Robert Kinghorn about fire watchers at the Art School; Messrs F Lewis (Publishers) Ltd, about sales of books to the Art School; James Landles, about his son who has just become a pilot; Miss Evelyn Low about continuing her studies in Sculpture and offering her the Keppie Scholarship; Miss Jean Murray, about creating an Illuminated Address to the Rt Hon Colonel John Colville; John Miller, about awarding him a Maintenance Scholarship; Sam Mavor, about a rubbing from a Chinese Tomb sent by Mavor for the School collections; Miss Jessie Mitchell about her retirement presentation; John Murray about the Keppie Scholarship.

U-Z. Includes correspondence with: John Watson, about the Auchincruive Panel; Edmund Wimperis; about membership of the Arts Club; H L Wellington, Edinburgh College of Art, about a lecture series at the School of Art; H Whalley, County Borough of Darlington, Education Office, about the progress of Miss Kathleen Farquhar Buchanan; Miss Doris Zinkeisen, about the Theatre Society of Scotland.

A-C. Includes: copies of blank Art School letters used in the return of items from a Needlework Exhibition 1916 and includes correspondence with: Henry Y Alison about the Wedding Anniversary of the Newberys, and the effects of WW2 on opening/staffing; Jagadish Bhowmik, informing Hutchison that he can no longer continue his studies; A D Adam, Secretary for the Scottish Area Council for Group Listening, about a series of broadcast talks 'The Artist in the Witness Box' that had been cancelled at the outbreak of War; Mr William Anderson, about the future of the Art School in the time of War, including students who wish to leave for service; Henry Y Allison about War-time arrangements e.g. salary cuts; Muirhead Bone about the possibilities for war work for artists within the forces; military reference for R H Blyth, who desires a position as an RAF camouflage Artist; George Burnett, Jordanhill Training Centre, about forms for the protection of future teachers; R Clement Boyd, Hutchison thanking him for his gift of easels and canvas; reference for Samuel Stephen Boshell for a Comission in the Royal Engineers on account of his experience as a draughtsman; Miss Isabella Brodie, awarding her the Guthrie Memorial Prize for the best portrait painting; Colonel Brand, British Red Cross about accommodation in GSA; Francis Cooper, Dundee College of Art, about the functioning of the Art School; reference for William Crosbie, for the camouflage section of the Army; James Crawford, about the changes in staff hours; John P Crichton, awarded the Guthrie Prize for the best Life Painting; Sir G. Callender about the decoration of a naval base canteen.

E-H. Includes correspondence with: Frederick Eadie, who has gifted a Haldane Academy Medal back to the School; testimony for Robert Fisher; Roy Ferguson who would like someone in the Art School to create an Illuminated Address; Messrs F Friedlander (Great Britain) Ltd, looking for a tracer; Miss Fletcher, about the position of teacher of Textile Design; Alex Galt, offering him a position to teach at the Evening School; G Claude Gilbert, about daylight lamps and other matters; Ian MacDougall Gillies, about the work of Dickie Doyle; J M Groundwater, Hutchison congratulating him on his Golden Wedding Anniversary; Dr T J Honeyman about war artists; John M Holmes, Manchester Municipal School of Art, about a change to their conditions for awarding Diplomas; cirular to a number of Glasgow Newspapers about a large decorative panel, representing the Battle of Camperdown, for an important Naval canteen; A W Henderson, thanking him for his gift of books to the School; Victor Herman, asking Hutchison's advice on being a Commercial Artist; Miss Maude Hamilton, informing her that she has been awarded the Guthrie Portrait Prize.

Mc-Q. Includes correspondence with: Robert McBryde, about the effects of the War on the Art School; testimony for Robert G McLintock for a 'Punch' Scholarship; testimonial for Conrad McKenna for a 'Punch' Scholarship; R G McDowall, a request from Private R J Melhuish who wants to study Architecture; J Mclnnes, Fire Department about fire precautions and protection for the Art School and the resignation of A M Campbell; Rev George Macleod, about a Yugoslavian student who has started at the School, Miss Inga Svarg; Miss Florence Macfarlane, about Post Diploma work at the School; Headmistress, Notre Dame School, about the Art Mistress who wished to take the qualification at the Art School; Miss Ingeborg V Neufeld, about studying at the Art School as a refugee; H.W. Norman about effects of the Blitz & town planning; Tom Purvis, Hutchison bringing him up to date with how the Art School is faring and his rejoining the Staff; the Lord Provost about various local matters including the decoration of the Scout Hall; Sir Muirhead Bone, about a portrait of Sergeant Hannah, to be undertaken by W O Hutchison; Police Superintendent, about the Air Raid precautions at the Art School; Alex Paterson, about a lecture Mr Howarth is giving on the subject of Mackintosh.

R-S. Includes correspondence with: Sir John R Richmond, about the employment of Campbell Mackie; Messrs Robertson & Co, about a decorative painting Hutchison is to superintend for a Naval Base; Sir John Richmond, about Andrew Pacitti, who is anxious to get a job in work of National Importance; Lord Rowallan, about someone to do a small sketch of Nancy Black's child; Sir John Richmond about the case of a Polish lady student; W J Ross, Hutchison thanking him for his gift of books to the School; F Roydon Richards, Hutchison providing a testimonial for William Drummond Bone; Sir John Richmond, about fire fighting precautions in the Art School; Mr Richards, about a lecture he is delivering at the School; Alan Reiach, about an illustration of the Art School for his book; W Robieson, The Glasgow Herald, about the panel painted by Hutchison and David Donaldson for the Naval Canteen at Rosyth; Lieut Comm J P Reed, a list of the ships engaged at the Battle of Camperdown; Col W K Roger, about the Scottish Command Camouflage Tour; Miss Frances Stewart, about her work at Hospitalfield; Alex Sturrock, about the painting of the Battle of Camperdown, and other paintings; D.M. Sutherland, Principal of Gray's, about war work and personal matters; Mrs Alison Sheppard, about an exhibition by the Saltire Society of the photographs of Scottish Architecture by Alan Reiach, and the efforts of the Society in War time; James Sandilands, about a portrait of Mr McGibbon by Greiffenhagen that it to be gifted to the School.

A-C. Includes correspondence with: Mrs Adler, about an exhibition of children's drawings; Mrs Ada M Allan, enquiring about decorations for the Athenaeum; David Alison, RSA, about war work, GSA & RSA exhibitions; Miss Jessie Anderson, about becoming a Commercial Artist; reference for Charles Cameron Baillie; Lt Bradley, about William Drummond Bone who is anxious to do some drawings of War subjects; Walter Blackie, Hill House, about the threat to the Mackintosh iron gates at the house; A Russell Borland, The Scottish Film Office, British Film Institute, about a film festival they propose to hold; Admiral Benson, about two students who wish to be transferred to Naval Camouflage work; D P Bliss, RAF about attending Glasgow Art Club; Stoker Bickerdyke, about a book he wishes to get published and the advice of W A Collins, Publisher, on the subject; William Crosbie, Hutchison asking for images of decorated canteens for a talk he is to give; Norman J Campbell, Scottish Special Housing Accoc, about the decorating of camp buildings; W A Collins, Publishers, about a book by Stoker Bickerdyke that they cannot publish due to the paper shortage.

M-O. Correspondence including: Circular about special examinations to save hardship in the case of a few students; Mrs F A Masterton, about her possible employment as a teacher of Bookbinding craft with the Art School; W Geoffrey Moore, Hutchion offering advice regarding artistic war work that his daughter may be able to acquire; Miss S W Murray about an offer of books for the Library; advertisment for a vacancy for a Model at the Art School; Robert Young & Adam requesting reports on students who received Grants from the C K Marr Educational Trust; F A Mercer about an article version of Hutchison's talk on Canteen Murals for 'The Studio' magazine; Stewart McAIlister, Crown Film Unit about his work on propaganda films; Charles MacKay, about a book of 15th Cent Ornament he gifted to the School; Dr James H MacDonald, about the Illuminated Address presented to Sir Daniel Stevenson on his 90th Birthday; Alan G MacNaughton, about a house with a Mackintosh wrought iron gate belonging to Mr Walter Mackie, Mackie is worried about losing this gate; R G McDowall, about a meeting regarding Arts and Handicrafts at the University of Glasgow; A M McLundie about a scholarship to the School for Stained Glass work; Miss C Orr, BBC, about a radio talk on murals in canteens.

H-L. Includes correspondence with: Sgt K Hutchison, thanking the School for the Christmas Present; T J Honeyman, Glasgow Museums, about fund for the decoration of canteens; Sir Hector Hetherington, about his distributing the Diplomas at the Art School; T S Halliday about a Mural Decoration of 'The Battle of Narvik'; Capt Imrie, about Ian Fleming becoming a Camouflage Officer; Marine R Jordan, about men serving in uniforn being able to enrol in Evening Classes without paying fees; Miss Susan L Kirkpatrick, about her painting being rejected for an Exhibition at the Institute; H Konor, The Polish Ministry of Information, about his delivering a lecture at the Art School; A Kennedy about the Royal Glasgow Institute and changing membership rules; Robert Lyon, about representation of Art Education on the Advisory Council for Education; J Leslie, Daily Record about Scottish artists and the war; The British Council, about the 'Jugoslavia' Exhibition; A Longden, British Council about the 'Yugoslav' exhibition and wartime activities at GSA; Sir Harry Lauder, Hutchison inviting him to the Art Club; J D Leslie, Daily Record, about the Army having an Exhibition in the Art School Exhibition Hall.

D-G. Includes correspondence with: Sir Thomas Dunlop, about 'Yugo Salvian' student Miss Inga Svarc; testimonial for D M Sutherland who is applying for the post of Principal of Edinburgh College of Art; T Fennemore, The Central Institute of Art & Design, about the policy of Income Tax authorities with regard to expenses allowable to Artists; James Ferguson and A R W Allan, about a scheme of lending pictures to Army Canteens; Miss Marvis Grindle, about the position of General Design Teacher at the Art School; R M Gardner, Scoutmaster, about Gordon Huntly and his exemption from fire watching duties; Jan Gordon, about lecturing at the School while he is in Glasgow; James W Greig, about a plaque for the Recreation Hall of the Mauldslie Castle Nurseries; Captain Gibb, about a loan of prints from the School; Mrs John Gilfillan, advising her about the career path of a designer, for her daughter.

H-L. Includes correspondence with: David Howatt, County Council of Inverness, Director of Education, testimonial for Miss Mary M Y Macdonald; Maude Hamilton, SRC about the SRC; G J Innes, about Gordon Huntly and fire-watching duties; Squadron Leader M Haseler, RAF, Ayr about visiting artists; A Lawson about art in canteens; Major Hall, about arranging an exhibition of Scottish Artists for Army Units; S I Hemming, Principal of Hull College of Art, about a planned book on 'Art School Post War Vision'; T J Honeyman about canteen decoration; David Howatt, Director of Education, Inverness, a report on Miss Marjorie Cairns, a bursar; Walter Hart, about a lecture to Hart's Cadets on Camouflage Hutchison is to deliver; Henry Irvine, about advice for his son in terms of Art training; The Rt Hon Tom Johnston, MP, Hutchison inviting him to a supper at the Glasgow Art Club to thank him for his services to Scotland, in terms of culture and art; Charles Kemp, University Union, Aberdeen, about a talk Hutchison is giving to the BBC on decorations in canteens; William Kerr, Jordanhill Training Centre, about Medical Examinations for students wishing to become teachers; A Longden, British Council about effect of war on designers & artists; F Lewis (publishers), Hutchison's views on the proposed book 'The Art School Post War Vision'; Arthur Lawson, Secretary to the National Society of Caterers to Industry, about Mural paintings in factories.

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: W Taylor about exhibitions at "The Cosmo" Picture House; Joan R Tebbutt, about a position as Art Mistress at a private School in Glasgow; A Thomson about a reproduction of a photo of Canteen Murals and Hutchison's retirement; Leslie Wilson, Hutchison recommening artists who could design a Stained Glass Window; H L Wellington about Hutchison's talk to the BBC about Canteen decorations, an Exhibition of Textiles at Manchester, Wellington's retirement from ECA, and Hutchison's retirement; Mr Windle, about the training of Textile Students at the School; Joseph Weeks, about a planned discussion on Painting, Sculpture, Architecture and Commercial Art at the Art Club; James Wright about a scheme for the loan of pictures to Army Canteens.

T-Z. Includes correspondence with: Vice Admiral Troup about a painting of the Battle of Camperdown; Willison Taylor, about new regulations for the governance of the Library and requesting him to return overdue books; The Times, about the painting of the Battle of Camperdown; Miss Elizabeth Thomson, informing her that she has been awarded the Newbery Medal; Yarrow & Co Ltd, about Hutchison giving an oil painting a thin coat of varnish.

P-S. Includes correspondence with: The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Hutchison thanking him for his support of the Art School; Dr R W Pickford, Psychology Department, University of Glasgow, about a lecture about the psychology of painting that Hutchison is to deliver; John B Pegman, about his performance at the School; H Ruhemann, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, about his delivering lectures to the School on Technique in Painting; Sir John Richmond, about an Exhibition of Textiles at Manchester; The Edinburgh College of Art, about the amount of canvas required for Art Schools; Mrs Louisa Reid, British Red Cross Society, about the supply of fuel to the Art School during winter; A R Sturrock, RSA, about mural paintings in canteens and those painting them; Mr D Scrimgeour, City Chambers, Glasgow, about Hutchison being nominated for appointment as a Justice of the Peace for the County of the City of Glasgow; R Seligman, about the progress of student Miss Ingeborg Neufeld; Memorandum from the Scottish Education Department about cotton supplies; Alex Sturrock, about the Pilgrim Trust scheme for recording Scotland; Benno Schotz, about a maintenance scholarship for Miss Neufeld.

A-C. Includes correspondence with: James Allan, about Hutchison being involved in the selection for the 'St Mungo' Prize; G W Austin, Chief Scientist, Torpedo Factory, Hutchison recommending Miss Robina Brackenhirst as an assistant; Staff Officer, West Scotland District, about the West of Scotland District Arts & Crafts Exhibition; H Y Alison about staff salaries; John Aitken, Hutchison informing him that he has been awarded the Guthrie Prize; W Drummond Bone about war service and his painting, the RA & RSA exhibitions; D P Bliss about his war service; Gilbert Beattie, details about Art School courses; John Crawford about his art, war service and Hutchison's retirement (includes letters from 1941); Stanley Cursitor, National Gallery, about a Memorial which the Trustees of the National Gallery are forwarding to the Secretary of State for Scotland; the British Colour Council about dress design and an Exhibition; Robert F Wilson, the British Colour Council, about the way students could be trained to be of assistance to Industry; Sir K Clark, National Gallery, about his visiting Glasgow; E A Craig about Murals for a Scout Hall; Sir D Y Cameron, about Hutchison's retirement.

D-G. Includes correspondence with: D Donaldson about teaching at GSA; Sir Patrick Dollan, about the fund for the painting of Canteens, and about a 'Yuguslav' Exhibition; Sub Lt D S Ewart, about his war service; the exhibition for Kenneth Clark's visit; Joan Eardley about a Maintenance Scholarship; reference for John Fleming; Ian Fleming, about a debate at the Art Club; T A Fennimore, The National Register of Industrial Art Designers, about the visit of Kenneth Clark and the retirement of Hutchison; A Galt about war service; Free German League of Culture, Hutchison becoming a Patron; Marian Grotowski, Polish Artist, asking about whether he can study Sculpture at the Art School; A Gammon, Area Welfare Officer, Ministry of Labour & National Service, about a scheme to decorate recreation and dining rooms in Hostels across the country; Mrs Gordon, about a new course in Art Teaching that has been arranged for women students.

M-Mc. Includes correspondence with: R MacBryde about exhibiting paintings, the difficulties of painting & meeting Henry Moore; Robert A Miller, about returning to the Art School to move on to the next stage in the Diploma; John Miller, about joining the teaching staff to help teach a large First Year intake; Ministry of Labour and National Service, about the employment of a female student at a Torpedo Factory; Miss Mary Mackie, informing her that she has been awarded the Newbery Medal and a Haldane Scholarship; A McGlashan about election to Glasgow Art Club; My Harry McFarlane about getting into Book Illustration as a profession; Sgt T McNair, about an application for a Commission; Mr Macrae, about a Canteen commision that William Crosbie is working on; Miss Margaret Mackenzie, about her being awarded a Maintenance Scholarship and a Keppie Scholarship.

Includes correspondence with: Henry Ellis and D M Sutherland, about a possible competition for a Statue symbolic of youth for the exhibition; Sir D Y Cameron and Rev James Taylor, about the decorations of the Church of Scotland Pavilion; Colonel Hugh Spens, about the loan of a portrait of Dr Nathaniel Spens for the Exhibition; Henry Ellis, Basil Spence, and R M Allardyce, about the Mural Decoration for the Education Section of the Exhibition; George A Boswell, Councillor Dollan, Jack A Coia, and Prof T Harold Hughes, about the representation of Architecture at the Empire Exhibition; Captain Graham, General Manager, the Empire Exhibition, about the Exhibition lion; Viscountess Nova, Hutchison asking her to loan one of her Raith Raeburns for the Exhibition.

Includes:

• circular letter of thanks issued to those involved in the organisation of the Empire Exhibition
• ir Steven Bilsland, about the exhibit of the country house and the flats
• Circular letter about the 'Pageant of Empire', written for the Exhibition
• H L Wellington about payment for the Murals painted for the Exhibition
• James Guthrie, about his representation at the Exhibition
• list of 'specimens sent to the Glasgow School of Art', for the Exhibition
• article about the decoration of the Educational Section of the Scottish Pavilion
• Henry Ellis, about what is to be done with the statues made for the Exhibition.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Printing, meetings 2-9 [incomplete, meetings 1 & 4 missing].

Includes correspondence with: Messrs Henderson & Bisset, and a number of other Scottish Businesses, about sourcing Scottish articles of good design for the Palace of Industry at the Exhibition; Messrs Maclehose & Co Ltd about books on loan for the Exhibition; Miss Peggy Hodge, about decorations for the exterior of the Exhibition Concert Hall and sourcing students to volunteer to help; J Dunlop Anderson, and Basil Spence, about the decoration on the walls of the Educational Section; G & G Ponton Ltd, and a number of other Printing Firms, about the group of Printing to be shown in the stand of the Scottish Committee of the Council of Art & Industry; D M Sutherland and Francis Cooper about the display of Glasgow School of Art work as part of the Educational Section; A Lindsay, Director of Beardmore & Co Ltd, about the decoration of their Pavilion at the Exhibition; James Guthrie, Scottish Artist, about lending specimens for the Printing Exhibit; D M Sutherland about a painting of his for the Exhibition, and about the Educational Section; Professor Randolf Schwabe, about arranging the Art Section of the Empire Exhibition, that is to include a small panel of Mackintosh Drawings; William Davidson, about Mackintosh's Drawing of Scotland Street School that is to be exhibited; William Collins, about supplying books to the Empire Exhibition; Major E A Longden, about some names for the private view of the Art at the Exhibition; list of Crafts Exhibits for the Empire Exhibition.

S-Z. Includes correspondence with: Alick Sturrock, about supplies of paint and canvas and other matters; Major Le Breton Simmons, reference for Ian Fleming to become a Camouflage Officer; A Sclanders, Hutchison thanking him for a donation of 10 Guineas to the Art School; testimonial for George Stevenson, who is applying for the War Office Permit for painting in the Army; Mrs Somerville, about the despatch of pictures to Mr Milosavljevic; D M Sutherland about re-organisation of the Degree course at GSA; Philip Thornton, about a concert at the Athenaeum Hall; Town Clerk about Fire Prevention; H Waghorn about possible exhibition of 13 Picasso paintings in Glasgow, and personal matters; Allan Walton (Director of the Glasgow School of Art, 1943-1945) about visiting & general GSA business; Dr K A Winter about a lecture he is to deliver; notes on 'Women Full-Time Students and National Service' from Agnes L Waterston, Secretary to the Conference of Central (Art) Institutions.

Minutes of main committee of the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry, First to Thirtieth meetings [Incomplete]. Minutes missing for meetings: 21, 25-26, 28-29. Also includes minutes for some sub-committees for example the Kilsyth School Sub Committee.

N-R. Includes correspondece with: Capt G W Lennox Paterson, about his Christmas gift from the School, and Camouflage work; Joseph O'Donnell, about him sending a picture to represent the School at the Society of Scottish Artists; testimonial for John Patterson for the position of County Architect; The Polish Ministry of Information, Hutchison thanking them for the lectures delivered at the Art School; Sir George Pirie, Hutchison congratulating him on his Honorary Degree from the University of Glasgow; W G B Oliver, about the proposals for a shortened Diploma Course; Mrs Pritchard, asking if she will give instruction at the School in Glass Design temporarily; Sir John Richmond about a Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, a lecture by Sir Kenneth Clark, and general GSA business; Miss Olive Rapes about the Needlework Scheme; Mrs Ruthven Murray, about a Yugoslav Exhibition; Alexander Ross, British Council about a Yugoslav exhibition; Sir John R Richmond, about a proposal for a shortened Diploma Course.

General administration. Includes: circular about the re-opening of the School, 1940; letters to staff about a salary cut of 10% owing to the War; Miss G G Killin about returning books to the library; Ian Fleming, about the teaching of History of Art at the School, and personal matters; James Crawford, about the situation of the School, Sep 1940; Henry Y Alison, about covering Evening School teaching; Maurice Thomas, Hutchison asking if he can come back to teach at the School; personal references for Jack Coia & T Howath; W D Bone, about helping in the Evening Classes; Ancell Stronach, about fire fighting at the School; circular about the SRC and student agendas; Henry Y Alison, about fire fighters at the School; circular about fire watching at the School.

Includes:

• correspondence with Scottish Development Council, Empire Exhibition Committee, other bodies & individuals, including Sir Steven Bilsland, Wellington of ECA, Sutherland of Gray's, Cooper of Dundee about the organisation of art and education exhibitions, painting of murals by students from GSA, competitions for sculptural pieces and poster design, etc. Includes article by Hutchison entitled "What do I want to see at Bellahouston in 1938". Includes correspondence with Hector Hetherington, University of Glasgow, about the possibility of displaying Mackintosh furniture at the Empire Exhibition
• correspondence about the decorations of the Education Pavillion at the Exhibition, to be undertaken by the Art School.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Cotton Textiles, including a questionnaire on personnel & design required by textile manufacturers and a memo on replies to questionnaires by cotton textile manufacturers.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Furniture [Incomplete]. Includes minutes for the 3rd-5th, and 11th meetings. Also includes a Report on Visit to the Cabinetmaking Classes, The Academy, Beith, 17 Mar 1936.

Correspondence regarding the Empire Exhibition. Includes: Scottish Development Council, Empire Exhibition, Scotland, 1938, Meeting of General Committee Agenda, 05 Oct 1936; List of names of gentlemen to be invited to associate their names with the Exhibition by becoming President and Honorary Vice-Presidents; Minutes and lists of members from the Scottish Development Council and the Empire Exhibition Committees (Fine Arts).

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Bureau of Information [meetings 1 & 3-5 (2 missing)]. Includes a 'Memorandum regarding the present position', Draft terms of reference, and 'Suggested Directions for Enquiries from Manufacturers'. Also includes minutes of the Sub-Committee on Tweed, meetings 3 & 4.

Informational memoranda submitted to the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry. Includes information about: training Art teachers; the teaching of Art in Primary Schools; the Printing Industry; the Tweed Industry, the Silk Industry, Design and Industry, and the Empire Exhibition.

Memos from Edinburgh College of Art (ECA), Glasgow School of Art (GSA) & Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen, answering a questionnaire from the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry about organisation of the Schools.

Memoranda offering suggestions for the teaching of Art in Primary Schools.

Memorandum of Information for the use of the Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry, about Art teachers e.g. salary scales, education of the teachers etc.

Scottish Committee of the Council for Art and Industry, Training of Art Teachers, Memorandum from Mr John T Ewen.

Summary of Evidence taken from Mr H L Wellington and Mr W O Hutchison, 22 Jun 1934, about Art Colleges.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Engineering [Meetings 1-5].

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Light Metals, meetings 1-4.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on Coordination [Meetings 1 & 4 only].

Information about Printing and the Printing Trade, by Stanley Cursiter.

Memorandum from Mr Kenneth Cuthbertson, Points requiring attention in regard to Art in Schools.

Summary of Evidence taken from Mr F W Michie, H M Chief Inspector of Schools, on 18 May 1934, regarding the teaching of Art in Primary Schools, and the Art training of teachers.

Minutes of the Sub-Committee on School Art-Craft Exhibitions [Meetings 1 & 3 only]. Includes membership list of the Committee.