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Glasgow, Scotland Drawings (visual works)
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Papers and photographs of William Meldrum, artist, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

  • DC 120
  • Collection
  • c1880s-1970s

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.

Meldrum, William

Sketchbooks

A collection of six sketchbooks created by Mary Ramsay, including four from her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art, one dated to after her studies, and one undated. These sketchbooks feature a variety of subjects and themes, including life drawings, portraits, illustrations, floral patterns, ceramics studies, book designs, card designs, and lettering. Most artworks are pencil on paper, with some also using paint, ink, and pastel. Some sketchbooks include a number of loose ephemera items, such as newspaper cuttings and postage stamps.

Ramsay, Mary

Mary Ramsay artworks

  • DC 110
  • Collection
  • 1896-1963

A variety of loose artworks and six sketchbooks completed by Mary Ramsay, including life drawings, portraits, architectural studies, designs, prints, and illustrations. Some of these items are dated to her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art. Most items are pencil on paper, with a few further studies in paint. This collection also includes a portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4) and personal papers (DC 110/3).

This collection includes one item by Jessie Wilson (DC 110/1/1/18), another student of The Glasgow School of Art, with whom Mary Ramsay and Margaret Macdonald started a pottery decorating business at The Studio, Strathyre, in 1926.

Ramsay, Mary

Poster for a lecture by Louis Hellman

This poster advertised a lecture by illustrator and architect Louis Hellman. Hellman is known for his satirical illustrative drawings that comment on current architectural trends. The lecture was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre at The Glasgow School Of Art and was advertised as "an illustrated talk on architecture and cartoons".

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Poster for an exhibition of work by John O'Connor

This poster advertised an exhibition of work by John O'Connor which was held in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Museum. O'Connor lectured in the graphic design department at The Glasgow School Of Art briefly between 1978 and 1979. The exhibition included work in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, wood engraving, graphics and illustration. The poster also details that The National Book League exhibition of Book Design and Production was running concurrently with the O'Connor exhibition in the Mackintosh Library.

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Poster for a retirement party for Robert Begg

This poster advertised a staff party to mark the retirement of Robert Begg from his post as Chairman of Governors at The Glasgow School Of Art. The event took place on the 7th of May 1979. The poster features a caricature of Robert Begg by Dan Ferguson who produced many caricatures of staff at The Glasgow School Of Art in the 1970s. Ferguson appears to have signed the front of the poster.

Ferguson, Danny

Poster for an exhibition of work by Bud Neill entitled 'Scotland Forever and Isaac Wolfson'

This poster advertised an exhibition of work by the Scottish cartoonist Bud Neill. Neill studied at The Glasgow School of Art and is known for his cartoon strips which featured in a number of Glasgow newspapers. His work often played on Glasgow humour, with notable characters such as Lobey Dosser and the Sheriff of Carlton Creek. The exhibition was held in the Newbery Lounge in the Newbery Tower at The Glasgow School Of Art. The exhibition title refers to Isaac Wolfson who was a Scottish business man and philanthropist known for his successful mail order service.

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Poster for an exhibition of Bridget Riley's drawings

This poster advertised an exhibition of drawings by Bridget Riley which was held in the Newbery staff lounge in the Newbery Tower at The Glasgow School of Art as part of the school's annual activities week. Riley is well known for her optical illusion paintings and is considered a leading figure in Op Art. During activities week, large bill boards on Renfrew Street displayed posters made by staff and students that advertised the week's events. Many of these posters can now be found in The Glasgow School Of Art's Poster Collection. An image of this particular poster can be found in the 1973/74 prospectus catalogue on page 21.

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Poster for the graphic design with illustration and photography degree show

This poster advertised an exhibition of work by graduating students from the graphic design with illustration and photography department which was exhibited as part of The Glasgow School Of Art degree show in 1994. The exhibition was held in the Foulis building at The Glasgow School Of Art from the 25th of June to the 1st of July. The image used on the poster was an illustration by Helen Stephens and the typography was created by Marie There Cassidy and Nadine Lewis, all of whom graduated in 1994.

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Poster for an exhibition of work by John O'Connor

This poster advertised two exhibitions happening coherently at The Glasgow School Of Art in early 1977. The main feature was an exhibition of work by John O'Connor which was held in the Mackintosh Museum and featured pieces in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, wood-engraving, graphics and illustration. O'Connor spent a brief period lecturing at The Glasgow School Of Art in the graphic design department from 1978 to 1979. The second exhibition was entitled 'The National Book League Exhibition Of Book Design and Production' and was held in the Mackintosh Library. A duplicate of this poster can be found under reference number GSAA/EPH/10/193.

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Student material by Donald Melvin, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

  • DC 074
  • Collection
  • 1960-1968

A collection of sketches, designs, photographs and lithographs by Donald Melvin completed during his time as a student at Glasgow School of Art in the 1960s.
Includes work carried out as part of courses such as, for example, Interior Design, the History of Furniture, the 2nd Year General Course, the Pre-Diploma /Foundation Course and Woodcarving.

Also includes sketches carried out during GSA summer schools abroad in Florence and in Norway, and materials relating to extra-curricular activities such as photographs of productions staged by GSA Dramatic Club and Christmas ball posters.

Melvin, Donald V

Pettigrew & Stephens Ltd. brochure (Page 1)

Brochure for Pettigrew & Stephens Ltd. Monogram in lower right corner of cover page attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell. Advertisements contained inside and on the back cover date the brochure to the 1919-20 season.

Doddrell, Dorothy Maria F

Pettigrew & Stephens Ltd. brochure

Brochure for Pettigrew & Stephens Ltd. Monogram in lower right corner of cover page attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell. Advertisements contained inside and on the back cover date the brochure to the 1919-20 season.

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

Doddrell, Dorothy Maria F

Papers of Dorothy Doddrell

  • DC 094
  • Collection
  • 1910-1925

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.

Doddrell, Dorothy Maria F

Folio of calligraphy

Folio containing calligraphy and illuminated heading/border, addressed to Eliza Jane Aikman. Front of folio has a pencil sketch, which dates the folio to 1925.

Originally located inside folder (DC 094/1/2/1).

Doddrell, Dorothy Maria F

Artworks

Variety of artworks created by Dorothy Doddrell, relating to Rolls of Honour, life drawings and sketches, and other designs

Doddrell, Dorothy Maria F

Records relating to Dugald Cameron

  • DC 091
  • Collection
  • c1960-2013

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.

Cameron, Dugald