These notes are Patrick's own writings but have been copied out by his daughter due to the original notes being illegible. The notes describe his time at Glasgow School of Art and include descriptions on societies (i.e. The Dramatic Society) as well as the etching workshop and studio spaces.
Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.
Includes a copy of DC 101/6/2/1 with different writing on the back; the content on the back was asked by the donor to not be public information. Includes two people and a bird carved into the scraperboard in cream and black; says "A good new year and a Merry Xmas to Veronica from Alasdair."
Includes a copy with different writing on the back; the content on the back was asked by the donor to not be public information. Includes two people and a bird carved into the scraperboard in cream and black; says "A good new year and a Merry Xmas to Veronica from Alasdair."
Folder containing 34 black and white and colour photographs of Joan Eardley and her work taken by George Oliver. Also contains exhibition catalogues and cuttings from such, press releases and postcards.
Brochure of the mural panels created by Maurice Greiffenhagen, commissioned for the Men's Cafe and Smoke Room at Pettigrew & Stephens Ltd. 16 page brochure, image of the panel is accompanied by passages of classical writing.
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
Double sided. Print of twelve pen drawings that comprise of 'The Baby Who Would Not Apologise' by Cora Gordon. Reverse shows 'Anniversary Address' designed and executed by Robert Gibbings, with a small extract of an article.
Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
A study of a standing male nude, featuring three sketches depicting torsion of the body, and five sketches focusing on feet and arms. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") signed "G. Murphy" and dated "28/9/34." Also marked "G.C."
Diverse studies illustrating human anatomy, including facial muscles and bones, the collarbone, an eye, and muscles of the upper body. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
This work is presumed from the same series as "Pressed seaweed art (DC 120/1/1)," but not dated. Two pieces of kelp and red dulse seaweed are attached to the paper.
An illustrative drawing featuring a man seated at a desk receiving letters from three birds flying towards him. Annotated as "Correspondence," but not dated.
A small drawing of a woman seated on the floor, hugging her knees, with her head down. This work features shading of the entire background using pencil. Undated.
A drawing of a nude woman lying down, twisting her upper body while supporting her weight with an elbow, with downcast eyes. This work features shading of the entire background using pencil. Undated.
A drawing of a woman laying down in a twisting pose, while supporting her weight with an elbow and a hand. This work features shading of the entire background using pencil. Not dated.
A sketch depicting a draped classical Himation worn by a standing man. Signed "W.M." and stamped with the embossed letters "E.S.K. (Examined South Kensington)" indicating the late 19th-century UK art education system.
Seven pattern designs examples are attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland during Murphy's career as an art teacher.
Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs were created for possibly textiles and used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "First year."
general correspondence, 1905-1909, 1911-1914 and 1916
correspondence between Newbery and school staff, 1909-1916
correspondence on Morley Fletcher, Principal of ECA, September 1912
correspondence with visiting lecturers, March-May 1914.
later acquisitions of material relating to Newbery, including some working papers and correspondence from his time as Director in addition to papers dating to after his retirement, family records and photographs, and written materials regarding Newbery.
Print of Jessie Bayes' 'The Earl King's Daughter Sending Faery Servants to Their Several Tasks'. Annotation in lower right corner states the original medium for the painting as watercolour paint on vellum.
Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
An anatomical sketch depicting the bones of the sagittal plane of a head. Including annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
A study of male model potentially from a drawing class at Glasgow School of Art. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") signed "G. Murphy" and dated 1935.
A full-length figure drawing depicting a man holding a bucket, viewed from the back. The sheet is cut to fit the figure size and attached to backing paper.
A sketch using pencil and white chalk and featuring a draped classical outfit, seemingly women's Chiton. The sheet has been Signed "W. Meldrum," stamped with "E.S.K. (Examined South Kensington)," and attached to backing paper.
Later accessions of material relating to Francis Newbery. Material was not deposited as part of his working papers as Director of the School, but includes some working papers and correspondence from during his time as Director in addition to papers dating to after his retirement, family records and photographs, and written materials regarding Newbery. Includes:
DIR/5/38/1: Correspondence, 1889-1947
DIR/5/38/2: Working Papers of Francis Newbery, 1902-c1910
DIR/5/38/3: The 'Masque of the City Arms' Papers and Correspondence, 1905
DIR/5/38/4: The Teaching of Design, Papers and Correspondence, 1910
DIR/5/38/5: Needlecraft in Secondary Schools Papers and Correspondence, 1910-1912
Print of Jessie Bayes' 'The Marriage of La Belle Melusine'. Annotation in lower right corner states the original medium for the painting as watercolour paint on vellum.
Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
Print of pages from 'The Songs of Songs' by St. John Hornby and Florence Kingsford. Annotation in lower right corner states that the original piece was printed by St. John Hornby at the Ashendene Press and illuminated by Florence Kingsford.
Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
Print of 'An Angel Adoring' by Robert Anning Bell. Protective cover sheet has annotation which attributes the original work to Robert Anning Bell, and the medium as a coloured plaster relief.
Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
A drawing made of dried kelp and red dulse seaweed from the sea near Millport in A, Scotland. Annotated "Millport. ap 3. 36." presumed to be the creation date. The pieces of seaweed adhere to the paper, maintaining their natural shapes.
A coloured anatomical study, featuring the muscle placement in a head. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy." Another left profile sketch on verso.
An anatomical sketch showing the left lower leg and the foot muscles. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
An anatomical study from the tendons to the feet illustrating the structure of bones, muscles and flesh. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
A sheet of anatomical study on eight pieces of human hand, feet, and joint bones. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
A sheet of anatomical sketches depicting the bones and muscles of the human lower body, divided into nine sections. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
A meticulously observed full-length life study capturing a male figure in a seductive pose, featured white chalk traces. Includes an annotation of student registration no. ("No. 114") and numbered "137."
A full-length life drawing featuring a standing man. The sheet is attached to backing paper. Includes an annotation of student registration no. ("No. 192.")
Three architectural sketches illustrating Tomb of Galla Placidia and a Gothic window design. Stamped "The Glasgow School of Architecture, Session 1935-36."
