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2 type-written pages.

Letter from John Burnet, architect re: the appointment of a new Professor of Architecture, Glasgow.

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

Typewritten paper by Francis Lorne describing the social and financial reasons for the modern flat typology, and outlining the fundamental requirements that they should meet. It is not known where the paper was read, however it is dated to Lorne's time as a partner in the firm of Burnet, Tait & Lorne.

Typewritten page briefly describing the varying options for contemporary communal living in flats. The text may be connected to a lecture by Francis Lorne on modern flats, but the page is not numbered and appears distinct. The date of the text is presumed to be within the period of Lorne's employment at Burnet, Tait & Lorne.

Collection includes:

• Menus and dinner invitation to artistic gatherings with a sketch by James E Christie
• London Sketch Club ephemera including menus, invitations, cards with sketches by Shepperson, W Lee Hank, Rene Butt and Jock Bere, 1902-1906
• F. Carruthers Gould ephemera containing invites to private views
• tudies for Pictures by J Moyr Smith, 1868
• Information on John Burnet, Architect, 1814-1901
• Photograph album, c1893

The photograph album contains photographs of "The Immortals", including Jessie Keppie, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Herbert MacNair, Frances Macdonald, Margaret Macdonald and others of their circle.

The Moyr Smith sketches are from Moyr Smith's first published book Studies in Pictures. Smith trained in Glasgow, becoming influenced by Alexander Thomson and Daniel Cottier, moving to London in 1864.

Of great importance in this collection is a sketchbook of drawings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The sketchbook, dating from the 1890s, consists of 19 drawings of flowers, furniture sketches, and interior sketches of Craigie Hall, Pollokshields, Glasgow.

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

A-C. Includes correspondence with: Henry Y Allison, about the Lending Museum scheme; Colonel W Menzies Anderson, about the Wadsworth correspondence sent to Hutchison; Arthur Anderson, about an Exhibition of Sculpture in the School of Art; G Andrew, about a report on the activities of the Glasgow School of Art; David Anderson, Associated Scottish Newspapers ltd; about Hutchison forming a collection of reference photographs of examples of various kinds of artistic work for the students and about an exhibition; J Dunlop Anderson, about High School Continuation Classes, Art and Architecture; Miss Margaret P Young, about advertising bills for a League of Nations Dance; His Grace, the Archbishop of Glasgow, about the expansion of the School; 'The Artist' Magazine about a centre spread they have on the work of Art Schools, inviting Glasgow School of Art to submit for the pages; Hugh R Buchanan, The Glasgow High School Club, about a Competition for Furniture at the Glasgow High School and about the Pinkerton Medal; circular to Burnet, Coia, Keppie & Henderson, Salmond & Gray, and Noad about an Exhibition of Sculpture at the School of Art; W H Barnes, about him sending Hutchison a series of posters by R Lindner; Bossfield Commercial Artists, asking for recommendations of any promising students for a vacancy; Sir Muirhead Bone, Hutchison congratulating him on being included in the Coronation Honours; Thomas Bodkin, asking if he can deliver a lecture at the Glasgow School of Art; George Berrie, The General Electric Co, Hutchison recommending some young students for a position with Neon Signs; Douglas R Bisset, British School at Athens, about lectures; C R Chisman, The Art Exhibitions Bureau, about a painting of Hutchison's going on Exhibition; James Cowie, Hospitalfield, Hutchison providing a testimonial for a student.

Typewritten paper, read by Francis Lorne at the Glasgow School of Art, concerning the relationship between designers, manufacturers, and schools of art. Lorne describes the reluctance of the three groups to co-operate and envisages a closer relationship to combat Britain’s declining status following the First World War. With regard to schools and academies, Lorne - a former student at the Glasgow School of Art - encourages the design of useful products rather than the recreation of existing styles with no connection to life. With regard to architecture, Lorne protests the imitation past styles - and also the imitation of continental Modernism without respect for unique local conditions. In setting out his vision for the future, he encourages the use of industrial methods and mass production, but calls for increased responsibility of the artist to create works fitting for the industrial age. Through the marrying of designers, manufacturers and schools of art, Lorne describes the possiblity of a 'design for our own time.' The paper is published in: Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Quarterly, no. 46, 1935, pp. 5-16.

Typewritten paper, read by Francis Lorne to the Northern Architectural Association at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Lorne calls for architecture to be original, simple, attractive, and co-operative, before expanding on each of these four principles. A number of particularly provocative remarks are crossed out, however a report of the lecture in The Scotsman 14 Feb 1935 reveals that at least one of the remarks was included in his speech. The paper is written by Lorne, but also credits 'JM,' who has not been identified. The paper is published in the RIBA Journal for 13 Jan 1935.

Typewritten paper describing a stand designed by Francis Lorne for the British Steelwork Association. The stand was designed for display at the Building Exhibition in Olympia, Septemember 1934. The paper states that the objectives of the stand are to display the possibilities of constructing a building almost entirely in various forms of steel, and to give the opportunity to various members of the association to exhibit their manufactures. The paper is written by Lorne, but also credits 'JM,' who has not been identified.

Papers and correspondence relating to the development of the teaching of Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Papers as follows: DIR/5/38/4/1: Letter from Robert Anning Bell to Newbery regarding the post of Head of Design, 07 Jun 1910 (4 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/2: Letter from Lindsay P Butterfield to Mr Morton regarding Butterfield's professional opinions on the teaching of Design,14 Jun 1910 (5 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/3: Correspondence, mostly between Newbery and James Morton, about the teaching of Design at the School of Art, Jun 1910 (5 letters): (a) Letter from James Morton to Newbery about his collecting reports and experiences of the teaching of Design from Boston and Vienna, 11 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (b) Letter from James Galbraith to Newbery about his opinions on the teaching of Design, 14 Jun 1910 (2 sheets). (c) Letter from James Morton to Newbery regarding the School of Art in Vienna and acquiring information from them about the teaching of Design,30 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (d) Letter from James Morton to Newbery suggesting individuals with good experience in the area of Design to consult regarding the reaching of Design at the School of Art, for example Lindsay Butterfield, Sidney G. Mawson, Vesper Lincoln George, etc, 26 Aug 1910 (2 sheets). (e) Letter from John James Burnet to Newbery about Burnet's opinions on the teaching of Design, c.Jun 1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/4: Francis Newbery's report on tours of London, Paris & Berlin, c.Jun 1910 (12 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/5: Letter from Vesper Lincoln George to James Morton about his opinions regarding the teaching of Design, 28 Jul 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/6: Letter from Sidney Mawson to Mr Morton regarding his opinions on the teaching of Design, 08 Aug 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/7: 'Design-Opinions of Experts'- table of remarks of Artists regarding the teaching of Design. Names include: Anning Bell; James Galbraith; Lindsay P Butterfield; Sidney Manson; Vesper L George, Boston; Mr James Morton; Vienna School of the Arts and Crafts, c1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/8: Letter from Ann Macbeth, Queen Margaret Hall, to Newbery regarding her opinion on the teaching of Design, c1910 (2 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/9: Letter from Robert Anning Bell expressing his opinions on the teaching of Design, c1910 (1 sheet).

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'