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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.

Folder containing black and white photographs taken by George Oliver and of various sizes. Some are annotated. Many are prints from photographs from DC 066/2/60-61. Includes: Joan Eardley.

18 life sketches depicting male and female figures. The majority are not dated or marked while a few pieces signed "G. Murphy." Some are attached to backing paper. Potentially worked in a drawing class at Glasgow School of Art.

A life sketch portraying an old woman.

A small-sized life sketch portraying an old man. The sheet is attached to backing paper.

A life sketch portraying a woman.

Pencil tonal drawing of a male face.

Self portrait, tonal pencil drawing of head and shoulders. Also features sketches at the side, working out proportions of nose. Dugald and his classmates were required to produce a self portrait once a week as part of their drawing class lead by W Drummond Bone.

Self portrait, tonal pencil drawing of head and shoulders. Small sketch of lips to the left side of the drawing. Dugald and his classmates were required to produce a self portrait once a week as part of their drawing class lead by W Drummond Bone.

Self portrait, tonal drawing of head and shoulders. Dugald and his classmates were required to produce a self portrait once a week as part of their drawing class lead by W Drummond Bone.

Black and white photograph of a bronze male head sculpture sitting on top of a box. Male figure has a chin strap beard and prominent nose.

Black and white photograph of a bronze male head sculpture sitting on a box. Male figure has a chin strap beard and prominent nose. Says ""Jack Dalziel" - by Helen Biggar - c. 1939" written in blue pen with "92B" circled verso. Jack Dalziel (real name "John") was likely a friend of Helen's.

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).

A variety of photographs featuring loose photographs of artworks and GSA students and staff.

A variety of paintings and artworks completed by Archibald Haswell Miller and Josephine Haswell Miller, including urban landscapes, portraits, and military scenes. Some of these items are dated to their time as teaching staff at The Glasgow School of Art.

A variety of photographs comprising artworks completed by Georges-Marie Baltus and images of his Italian and European tours from his personal memories. Some of these items are dated to his time as a lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art.

A variety of photographs of different artworks completed by Georges-Marie Baltus. Some of these items are dated to his time as a lecturer in Belgium, several years after he left Glasgow.

A variety of items relating to Francis H. Newbery, including his application to become Head Master of The Glasgow School of Art, a photograph of a mural, and a portrait photograph.

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.

A variety of artworks 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 subfond 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.

A variety of life drawings and portraits completed by Mary Ramsay. 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 series includes one item by Jessie Wilson, 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.

Study of female nude, from behind. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, but the date is not recorded.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a female nude, standing. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1914-1915 session, and Mr Law as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a female nude, seated and leaning over a desk. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and D F Wilson as the teacher.

On the reverse of this item is a drawing of a female nude, standing, in pencil - possibly a sketch for DC 110/1/1/5.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a costumed male, standing. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Robinson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a costumed male, standing. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Robinson as the teacher.

On the reverse of this item is a sketch of a female figure.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Portrait and two sketches of unknown subject.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female nude.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1914-1915 session, Mr Mainds as the teacher, and Jessie Wilson as the artist.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of seated male. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and Mr D F Wilson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of male nude, from behind. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of seated woman in robes. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and Professor Wilson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Portrait of a woman wearing a bonnet. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1914-1915 session, and Mr Law as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of standing male. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4)].

Study and sketch of seated girl. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Portrait of woman in profile.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female nude, seated and holding a cross. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Ogilvie as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female nude, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Mainds as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study and sketch of female nude, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1916-1917 session, and D F Wilson as the teacher.

On the reverse of this item is a sketch of a female nude.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study and sketch of female nude, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Ogilvie as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a costumed female, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Robinson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of male nude, from behind.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of a costumed female, seated. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1915-1916 session, and Mr Robinson as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of girl, standing. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

On the reverse of this item is a portrait of an unknown figure.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of male nude, from behind, and foot.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Two studies of female, seated, wearing coat and hat

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female nude, standing, from behind. This item bears a label for The Glasgow School of Art, listing the 1917-1918 session, and Professor Greiffenhagen as the teacher.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).

Study of female, seated, in a garden scene featuring trees and sunset.

Originally located inside portfolio folder (DC 110/1/4).