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A variety of designs, correspondence, ephemera and photographs related to Archibald Haswell Miller. A large amount of items are dated to his time as either a student or a lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art.

A variety of loose artworks, cover designs, correspondence, ephemera, and photographs completed by and belonging to Archibald Haswell Miller. The collections includes proofs for book covers and pamphlets, personal correspondence relating to his studies and subsequent career, different ephemera relating to Haswell Miller's student days and photographs of artworks and students and staff members of The Glasgow School of Art.

This collection also includes material relating to Georges-Marie Baltus (DC 098/2) , including photographs of his artworks and his Italian and European trips, and Francis H. Newbery (DC 098/3).

Variety of materials relating to the works of Dorothy Doddrell, including designs relating to the creation of First World War Roll of Honours; designs created by Doddrell; life drawing studies; and reference materials.

This collection comprises predominantly student work undertaken by Dugald Cameron whilst studying at The Glasgow School of Art between 1957-1963.

In addition it contains the following publications:

• Dugald Cameron Industrial Designer
• No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force
• From the Karoo to the Kelvin
• Personal Passions (exhibition catalogue)

Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.

Variety of reference materials, including prints and photographs of art works.

A variety of drawings and graphic designs created by Gerard V. Murphy, a former student at The Glasgow School of Art in the 1930s. The diverse subjects of his drawings include animals, plants, architecture, human anatomy and figures. A subfonds titled 'Teaching examples' features his teaching materials as an art teacher at schools, intended for printmaking techniques and pattern design education.

Most items have been marked with his name or student registration numbers, assuming they were created during his time as a student at GSA. The dominant materials in his works are pencil and watercolour, worked on cartridge paper.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

A variety of designs completed by Archibald Haswell Miller, including book covers, commercial artworks, and religious designs. Some of these items are dated to his time as a lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art.

The cover image features a group of soldiers on the frontline. The back side of the cover shows photographs of Meadowhead Camp (Irvine) and the cooks.

The cover image features a group of soldiers marching to the frontline. The back side of the cover shows a range of advertising, including foodstuffs, printing and stationery, laboratory supplies and 'The Scots Pictorial' magazine.

Nine pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These woodcut-printed examples include two pattern designs and seven printed drawings. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fourth year."

Teaching aids include collections of prints, photographs, and calligraphy examples.

Collection includes artworks and sketchbooks made by Jimmy Cosgrove as a student at the Glasgow School of Art; while working as a Tutor and the Director of the Glasgow School of Art; and afterwards, including work relating to the House for an Art Lover, and documenting travels across Europe, North America, and Mexico.

Three printed graphic designs featuring school magazine covers, annotated "Motherwell R.C. H.G. School Magazine." and attached to textured backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."

Four printed graphic designs featuring school magazine covers, annotated "Coatbridge Secondary School Magazine" and "Airdrie Academy Magazine." The designs are attached to backing paper and two of them are dated 1937 and 1938. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."

Seven pieces of teaching examples for basic pattern designs, attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Primary 5-7."

Nine pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These prints appear to be intended as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Third year."

A number of sketches and photographs of works by William Meldrum. This collection includes figure and illustrative drawings, unique pieces made of seaweed, and a series of monochrome photographs featuring landscape paintings. Most of the items are undated however the dates of creation are presumed to fall between the 1880s and 1920s. A set of typewritten paper by an unknown author dated after 1966, features a brief biography of Meldrum and descriptions of two drawings along with their custodial histories.

William Meldrum tended to work on depicting city views of Glasgow in the early 20th century and landscapes of diverse areas in Scotland. He created multiple pieces of black-and-white photographs on which his paintings have been printed; some of the photographs have identical versions.

A variety of artworks, including landscape drawings, designs and life sketches, unique paintings made of pressed seaweed, and one printed work. A few items have annotations, such as related locations to the works or some letters. None of them are dated, except for one piece of the seaweed work.

Six pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. A few prints have been engraved with letters indicating that these prints are intended for school activity poster designs. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."

Four pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These woodcut prints were created using potentially intaglio and relief printing techniques. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked with the level of students "Sixth year."

14 sheets of teaching examples and one title page, assumed to have been compiled as Murphy's portfolio during his career as an art teacher in schools located in Scotland, such as Motherwell RC High School and Coatbridge Secondary School. These teaching materials include pattern designs, graphic designs (possibly for students' school activities), and woodblock printmaking examples. Most items have been marked with the intended level of students as appropriate examples for education.

Greetings cards and printed ephemera collected by Conrad McKenna during his time as a student and teacher at The Glasgow School of Art. Including Christmas cards and printed ephemera such as: tickets, menus, exhibition signage, exhibition catalogue and materials produced by The Glasgow Art Club.

Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs, featuring an interplay of waves and geometric shapes, were used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "First year."

Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs were used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Second year."

Five pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. A few prints were created using both intaglio and relief printing techniques, while the others are relief prints. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."

Print of 'The Virgin and Child With Saints' by Robert Anning Bell. Signature on reverse attributes the possession of the print to Dorothy Doddrell. Annotation in the lower corners states that the piece is published by The Medici Society, London and printed in England.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Booklet containing a print of 'Christ and his People'. Annotation on the cover notes that the reproduction is made in the colours of the original, taken from a book of prayers connected with the Order of St George by Flemish Artists in the late 15th century. Lower front cover states booklet is printed and sold on behalf of The Trustees of the British Museum.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

An accompanying photograph of the watercolour landscape painting featuring the mansion in the country. Presumed to be part of the same series as the identical photograph (DC 120/2/12). Signed "W. Meldrum" and dated "1920," assumed to be the year of creation of the painting.

Print of 'The Presentation in the Temple' by Robert Anning Bell. Signature on reverse attributes the possession of the print to Dorothy Doddrell. Annotation in the lower corners states that the piece is published by The Medici Society, London and printed in England.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Print of 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by Robert Anning Bell. Signature on reverse attributes the possession of the print to Dorothy Doddrell. Annotation in the lower corners states that the piece is published by The Medici Society, London and printed in England.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Booklet containing a print of 'The Annunciation.' Annotation on the cover notes that the reproduction is made in the colours of the original, taken from an early 14th century East Anglian manuscript of 'La Lumiere As Lais'. Lower front cover states booklet is printed and sold on behalf of The Trustees of the British Museum.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

The cover image features a Union soldier, a Confederate soldier, the USA flag and the Confederate flag. The spine image features a Union soldier.

Printing block with Glasgow style female figure, stylised trees and flowers forming the border design. 
Central text block with

• The Glasgow School of Art address
• Local prize awarded to: 
• For excellence in:
• Session:

A monochrome photograph of a watercolour landscape painting featuring the Cuillin Hills viewed from Strathaird on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Annotated "The Cuillin Hills from Strathaird, Loch Bracadale" on the reverse, but not dated.

An accompanying photograph of the watercolour landscape painting depicting the house in the country. Presumed to be part of the same series as the identical photograph (DC 120/2/10). Signed "W. Meldrum," but not dated.

A monochrome photograph of a watercolour painting depicting the landscape of the Eildon Hills in Melrose, Scotland. Signed "W. Meldrum" on the backing paper, with the annotation "Views of the Eildon Hills, Abbotsford" on the reverse, but not dated.

A monochrome photograph of a watercolour painting featuring the river Tweed in Melrose, Scotland. Annotated "The Tweed near Melrose" on the back side of the paper.

Print of 'The Youth of the Virgin' by Robert Anning Bell. Signature on reverse attributes the possession of the print to Dorothy Doddrell. Annotation in the lower corners states that the piece is published by The Medici Society, London and printed in England.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies