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Sydney d'Horne Shepherd's obituary

Obituary for Sydney d'Horne Shepherd. Describes where and when he was born, his two wives and daughter. Describes his education at the Harris Academy and The Glasgow School of Art, his achievements such as winning a travelling scholarship and his solo exhibition in Dundee. Also describes his art style, preferences prevalent in his work and his career as a lecturer at various schools.

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Associated papers

Three stapled sheets of typewritten paper include William Meldrum's brief biography and descriptions of two specific works. It also includes the custodial histories of the paintings: they were presented to the Glasgow Corporation in April 1966, after Meldrum's death. The final sheet illustrates a simple drawing of Glasgow street map, indicating where Meldrum may have depicted the view of Glasgow in the 1900s.

The description specifically details two undated watercolour landscape paintings titled "Cumbernauld Road at Riddrie, Glasgow." These paintings depict the same location, each viewed in the summer and winter.

The two associated paintings are currently in storage at Glasgow Museums Resources Centre.
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Lectures by Francis Lorne

  • DC 079
  • Collection
  • 1930-1948

Collection of typewritten notes for lectures on architecture by Francis Lorne of Burnet, Tait & Lorne.

Lorne, Francis

Building Committee Papers

Building Committee minutes 1896-1899, 1907-1910, Extension Committee minutes 1906-1907, correspondence and papers 1897-1911. GOV/5/1/1: GSA Building Committee Minute Book May, 1896-Dec 1899 GOV/5/1/2:  Report of the Building Committee (copy) [original in Minute Book - 5/1/1], 07 Oct 1897 GOV/5/1/3: GSA Building Committee - Extensions & Alterations Minute Book 1 (with index), Oct 1906 - May 1908 GOV/5/1/4: GSA Building Committee - Extensions & Alterations Minute Book 2 (with index), Jun 1908 - Oct 1910 GOV/5/1/5: Letter Book - Correspondence between GSA, Building Committee and the Architects, 1905-1910 GOV/5/1/6: Bundle of papers - includes notes on statements of accounts, grant matters, SED correspondence, Form 114 returns and general correspondence about the building, 1906-1910 GOV/5/1/7: Bundle of papers - as above, 1906-1910 GOV/5/1/8: Bundle of papers - as above, 1907-1911 GOV/5/1/9: Misc. correspondence to Newbery & Building Cttee. re: the new building, Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh scrap notes on fittings, etc., 1908-1909 GOV/5/1/10: Letter from Honeyman & Keppie re: Clause 21 of the Conditions and the architect's fee [with scrap note from Building Cttee. re: Clause 21], 21 Apr 1897 GOV/5/1/11: Misc. corresp. from Honeyman & Keppie to the Building Committee - (a) Electric lighting, 22 Nov 1898 (b) Contracting of Mr Sayers, the electrician, [incl. letter from Building Cttee. agreeing to appointment], 29 Nov 1898 (c) Location and design of the Technical Studios, 10 Apr 1899 (d) Brackets on the windows - costs, 5 May 1899 (e) Request for payment, 06 May 1899 GOV/5/1/12: Misc. corresp. from Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh to the Building Cttee. & Newbery - (a) Note of fees [cf. 5/1/3, p.333], 5 Jun 1906 (b) Regarding outstanding account, 19 Oct 1906 (c) Acknowledgement of cheque & contribution of balance remaining, 20 Dec 1906 (d) List of offers for various contracts, 8 Oct 1908 (e) Addressing problems: air ducts, sound-proofing floors, etc., 12 Nov 1908 (f) Declaration that architects will not be responsible for any accident if there is dancing on the ground or first floors, 25 Nov 1908 (g) Referring to 5/1/12 (f) and dancing at GSA, 26 Nov 1908 (h) Discs & Lamps, 27 Nov 1908 (i) Heating arrangements, 27 Nov 1908 (j) Modelling Rooms & travelling crane, 19 Aug 1909 (k) Elevator (with figures), 9 May 1909 (l) Letter accompanying statement of charges, 24 Jul 1909 (m) Heating for the library, 29 Nov 1909 (n) Heating arrangements, 20 Jan 1910 (o) Heating arrangements, 24 Jan 1910 (p) Heating report, 19 Feb 1910 (q) Heating, 10 Mar 1910 (r) Fittings, incl. Catalogue Stand in the Library, 21 Mar 1910 (s) Cases, 23 Mar 1910

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Contracts, Agreements and Tenders

Includes:

  • Agreements with measurer, architects and clerk of works, 1897-1907
  • pecification of material, 1907
  • general conditions of contracts, 1907
  • lists of tradesmen and contractors invited to tender 1907
  • GOV/5/5/1: Signed agreement by Robert Scott to undertake the duties of Measurer, 20 Apr 1897
  • GOV/5/5/2: Appointment of architects, Jan 1906-Mar 1907
  • GOV/5/5/3: Signed agreement by Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh to conditions [with enclosure written by Mr Burnet, an architect],  1 Feb 1907
  • GOV/5/5/4: Extracts on condition of appointment of architects, Feb 1907
  • GOV/5/5/5: General Specification of material for the Extension, 1907
  • GOV/5/5/6: GSA Extensions & Alterations: General Conditions of Contracts, 1907
  • GOV/5/5/7: List of contractors invited to tender, 1907
  • GOV/5/5/8: List of tradesmen invited to tender, 1907
  • GOV/5/5/9: Signed agreement by Robert Scott & Son to conditions as to appointment as Measurers [4 items], Mar 1907
  • GOV/5/5/10: Correspondence & testimonials re: the appointment of John Montgomery as Clerk of Works for the new building [5 items], 1907

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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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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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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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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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How to build The Greenhouse for the Elgin Park Centre

Material related to a booklet to study the constructional system of the Elgin Park Centre Greenhouse. It consists of a hard cover for both front and back with 6 pages (on comb binding) done in the form of hand writing with free hand sketches. The aim is to explore how the building of the Greenhouse was built starting from site preparation, foundation, floors, external and internal walls, roofing and other constructional elements.

Platt, Christopher

Material related to special subject: A game for architecture students

Material related to designing a board game to be used as a teaching tool for students of architecture and construction courses. Created by both Chis Platt and another student, David Smith, as they decided to design this game instead of writing a 10,000 words essay. Features two items: the commission report, and the game equipment in a wooden box. This special subject output was submitted in October 1980.

Platt, Christopher

Commission: Game

Commission game equipment all kept in a wooden box, consisting of:
1- Small yellow cards, some of them with letter A, and others with letter C: "Architect and contractor boards for each commission received";
2- "Commission cards in envelopes";
3- "Surprise cards, for both architect and contractor";
4- "Plastic counters for movement through board";
5- "Typed calculation pads, blank pads, pencils";
6- "Two dice";
7- Rules booklet

Platt, Christopher

Leaflet for an exhibition called "Inclined to Design"

Leaflet for an exhibition of work by four local students architects from the Mackintosh School of Architecture. The is called "Inclined to Design", and the leaflet explains the concept behind the exhibit which is built on the idea of architectural drawings as paintings and sculptures rather than just as end products for buildings, following London and New York architectural drawings that sold as paintings. The leaflet has the signatures of the four architects (students): Alan Fullarton, Brain Hendry, Christopher Platt, and Richard Robb. The leaflet made by a printed white paper attached to hard sheet.

Platt, Christopher

Archibald Haswell Miller's 1907 diary

1907 diary belonging to Archibald Haswell Miller. The diary was made by North British Mercantile Insurance Company, whose name is embossed in gold on the front, alongside the year, 1907. The diary has entries pertaining to Miller's appointments, a list of addresses and a list of theatre shows that year. On the first page Miller's address is listed as Mansfield Lodge, Minard Avenue, Partickhill. In between pages 126-127 there are some scraps of paper, two of which are tickets to theatre shows at the Playhouse and the Kings Theatre, another is a counterfoil for a postal order.

Miller, Archibald E Haswell

Archibald Haswell Miller's 1908 diary

1908 diary belonging to Archibald Haswell Miller. The diary was made by North British Mercantile Insurance Company, whose name is embossed in gold on the front, alongside the year, 1908. The diary has entries pertaining to Miller's appointments, a list of addresses and a list of theatre shows that year. On the first page Miller's address is listed as Mansfield Lodge, Minard Avenue, Partickhill. In between pages at the front of the diary there is a Glasgow School of Art Club card with Miller's name and address, it is dated 30 Nov 1906. Inside the diary there is also a woven or knitted patch, perhaps for mending clothing.

Miller, Archibald E Haswell

A letter from the Royal Technical College to Elizabeth Marion Harvey regarding her admission to the architecture diploma course

A handwritten letter from William Russell, the assistant secretary of the Royal Technical College, to Elizabeth Marion Harvey regarding her admission to the architecture diploma course. The letter appears to contain information regarding a mix up in documents.

Royal Technical College

A letter from Elizabeth Marion Harvey to the secretary of the Royal Institute of British Architects regarding the External Intermediate Examination

A typed letter from Elizabeth Marion Harvey to the secretary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London. The letter is informing the secretary that Harvey has forwarded sheets of drawings which are to be regarded as testimonies of study for the May 1951 External Intermediate Examination. She states that she attended the Glasgow School of Architecture until December 1949 when she had to stop her studies due to a 'temporary indisposition'.

Harvey, Elizabeth Marion

Details of an incorporation prize

Details of an incorporation prize of a competition for students. The task is to design a seamen's institute in a busy east of Scotland port. The document consists of four pages stapled together although they are stapled in the wrong order. Harvey's name is written in pen at the top of page 16.

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Particulars of Elizabeth Marion Harvey's career (C.V.)

A C.V. for Elizabeth Marion Harvey from 1954, entitled 'Particulars to date of the career of Elizabeth Marion Harvey'. It states her date of birth as 22-05-27 and her age as 27. It then lists her educational history, qualifications, present employer (Lanark County Council) and her experience.

Harvey, Elizabeth Marion

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