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Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Alex R. McGibbon".

Includes two copies of architectural sketches for an early English doorway, entrance to Chapter House, Glasgow Cathedral. Sketch is dated 28 January 1903, supplement to The Builder's Journal and Architectural Record, measured and drawn by Charles Forsyth. Also includes collection of architectural lithograph prints, sketches, and watercolours of various locations including Paris, Rome, Cairo, and throughout the UK, some by E. Hildebrandt. Two have a stamp on corner of work, "Department of Science and Art, Specimen presented to schools". Also includes coloured prints of various rooms in the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia. Views include halls, courtyard, indoor garden, holy vestibule, throne room. Labelled in Russian and French, some include English labels written in pencil. Also includes collection of printed architectural plans and designs including two ordinance surveys of Garnethill and City Centre/Sauchiehall St., three copies of a poster of "100 Years of British Architecture" by The Observer, a floor plan of the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, a poster of "James Caldwell & Co. Abbotsford Stained Glassworks" designs, and three small architectural sketches/plans/designs of Grey Friars Church in Edinburgh, Chartres Cathedral in France, and Candlish Memorial Church in Glasgow.

2 folders of papers about the study of Architecture. Folders as follows: DIR/12/2/25/1: Architecture and Planning Papers, 1960-1964. Includes correspondence relating to Town Planning course; a part-time course in Architecture; notes on annual assessment of Certificate Course and Post-Certificate Course in Architecture; report on Architectural Education in Glasgow; note on RIBA prizes and studentships; note on students selected to proceed with final drawings for Soane Medallion; other records of RIBA prize winners including J B Browne, William M Dunlop, and Graeme M Morland from Glasgow School of Art; notes on structures of Architecture courses; list of 'buildings of architectural and historic interest in the City of Edinburgh'; resignation letter from John D Kelly (Chairman of GSA Governors); note on Dept of Architecture & Planning accommodation and requirements; notes on award of Diplomas and Prizes; correspondence from Keppie, Henderson & Partners re. proposed mezzanine floor of Assembly Hall. DIR/12/2/25/2: Architecture and the Governors of GSA, 1964 Includes: Agenda for meeting of Chairman's Committee, 01 May 1964; excerpts from minutes of Extraordinary Meeting of Governors on state of architectural education in Glasgow (with accompanying report) 25 Mar 1964; and report on 'Proposed Courses in Architecture in the School of Art, Present and Future Carricula'.

Artworks, design pieces and architectural designs related to Glasgow School of Art staff and students.

Items include

• oil paintings
• ilk screen prints
• lithograph prints
• prints
• photographs
• sketches
• sketch books
• drawings
• watercolours
• collage
• metalwork, sculpture and ceramics.

Almost all works are by former students and staff or figures related to the history of The Glasgow School of Art. The earliest pieces date from the 16th century and later examples have been purchased from recent Degree Shows. The work is in a variety of media and includes drawings, paintings, prints, sketchbooks, furniture and sculpture. Artists represented include many key figures and the most influential and successful students.

There are also several works from former tutors including Neil Dallas Brown, David Donaldson and Fred Selby, alongside contemporary works by students, donated or purchased at degree show. Key works include those by: Maurice Greiffenhagen, Francis Newbery, John Quinton Pringle, Benno Schotz, Ian Fleming and James D Robertson. Suites of note include large collections of Joan Eardley sketches and paintings, Joan Palmer prints, and architectural drawings by Eugene Bourdon.

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.

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

A folder of drawings of perspectives and details of the Mackintosh Building signed by R G Smart

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Ireland and France. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Chas. E. Whitelaw". Many photographs have handwritten titles on cardboard below the photograph.

Contains two commercial drawings for projects which Kenneth Murray Fraser was likely involved in.

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

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

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)

Design for new departmental and court buildings for Canada in Ottawa. Elevation to Wellington.

Design for new departmental and court buildings for Canada in Ottawa. Section through tower/supreme court and liberty in law courts building/cross section through supreme court showing direct sky lighting of court.

Design for new departmental and court buildings for Canada in Ottawa. Ground floor plan of court buildings.

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

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

Collection of photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors of churches and other historical buildings in Italy and France. Photographs are mounted on a supporting cardboard backing. Back of photographs have stamp "Eugene Bourdon, Architecte, Diplome par le Gouvernement". Some photographs have handwritten titles on the cardboard below the photograph.

Building fund cash books, ledgers, statements, balance sheets, abstracts, miscellaneous accounts, receipts 1883-1912, banking papers 1897-1911. GOV/5/2/1: Building Fund Cash Book [with enclosures], 1883-1905 GOV/5/2/2: Building Fund Cash Book & Capital Expenditure A/C [with enclosures], c1906-1912 GOV/5/2/3: Building Fund Ledger [with enclosures], 1883-1902 GOV/5/2/4: Building Fund Ledger & Capital Expenditure A/C, 1907-1912 GOV/5/2/5: Building Fund Contracts Ledger, 1907-1909 GOV/5/2/6: Building Fund Statements, Balance Sheets Abstracts [7 pieces], 1897-1899 GOV/5/2/7: Building Fund Abstract of Income & Expenditure [2 pieces], 1900 GOV/5/2/8: Building Fund Statement, Abstract & Balance [3 pieces], 1901 GOV/5/2/9: Building Fund Statement, Abstract & Balance [2 pieces], 1902 GOV/5/2/10: Building Fund Charges A/C, 1897-1901 GOV/5/2/11: Building Fund Statement for Estimates per Minute of 7 Oct 1897, not dated GOV/5/2/12: Building Fund Receipts & Expenditure of Balance Sheet, Nov 1906-Oct 1910 GOV/5/2/13: Building Fund Statement [working papers], Dec 1908 GOV/5/2/14: Building Fund Statement of Accounts, Apr 1910 GOV/5/2/15: Building Fund Abstract of Vouchers, Oct 1910 GOV/5/2/16: Formal Opening A/C [incl. opening acc. for 1899], 1899 & 1909 GOV/5/2/17: Formal Opening A/C [working papers], 1909 GOV/5/2/18: Architect's Statement of Accounts paid, [incl. letter from J Keppie, d. 15 Jan 1900], not dated GOV/5/2/19: Union Bank of Scotland Bank Statements, 2 Mar 1898 GOV/5/2/20: as above, 1900 GOV/5/2/21: Union Bank of Scotland Current Account Book, 1897-1901 GOV/5/2/22: Union Bank of Scotland Current Account Book, 1901-1903 GOV/5/2/23: as above, 1907-1910 GOV/5/2/24: Union Bank of Scotland Capital Expenditure Account, 1910-1911

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.

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)

Medal awarded to Robert Elder for excellence.

Medal awarded to Robert Elder for excellence.

Silver medal, blank on reverse.

A poster advertising "Haldane Connections" exhibition.

Records relating to the Glasgow School of Art's first properties on Ingram Street: GOV/5/11/1: Copy Offer letter from the Union Bank of Scotland to sell the Ingram Street property, on the corner of Ingram Street and Montrose Street, to the Glasgow School of Art for £3,500, 1845 GOV/5/11/2: Letter from Thomas Binnie and William McCall, surveyors, to the Glasgow School of Art about a valuation of the Ingram Street property at £3,870, 31 Jan 1861 GOV/5/11/3: Mutual Discharge by The Union Bank of Scotland and The Glasgow School of Design, 1869