Paisley, Scotland

DC 102
Collection
Late 20th century-early 21st century

Documents and objects related to Alfredo Avella's teaching career at GSA and work as an artist. Includes sketches and finished artworks, correspondence, photographs, two- and three-dimensional designs, printed ephemera, etc.

Avella, Alfredo

Alterations to St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley

GKC/CH-SF/3
Folder
1949-1952

Part of Records of Gillespie, Kidd and Coia Architects

Correspondence, accounts, 2 drawings/plans, specifications for works and other papers relating to the project; includes printed pages providing biographical information on James Black, Bishop of Paisley; Edward Douglas, Bishop of Motherwell; and Donald A Campbell, D.D., Archbishop of Glasgow.

Gillespie, Kidd and Coia

Avella Commissions folder

DC 102/5/13
Folder
1971-1972

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Correspondence and documents related to commissions for St Stephen's Church and Presbytery, Sighthill, and Paisley Abbey. Original folder labelled "D & A Avella Commissions".

Avella, Alfredo

Brabloch Hotel, Renfrew Road, Paisley

GKC/B-HO
Subfonds
1953-1957

Part of Records of Gillespie, Kidd and Coia Architects

Job files relating to the project (no images or drawings/plans).

Gillespie, Kidd and Coia

Business letters

DC 102/5/6
Folder
1971-1981

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Folder containing correspondance related to commissions, a Scottish Arts Council bursary and the Invergordon Sculpture Competition 1971. Also contains a plastic pocket of handwritten notes on a London visit dated 30 Mar-5 Apr. Folder is labelled "Alfredo Avella Business Letters".

Avella, Alfredo

Copy of letter related to Paisley Abbey, 5 Dec 1979

DC 102/5/3
Item
5 Dec 1979

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Typed letter from Alfredo Avella addressed to Donald H. MacPherson and titled 'Paisley Abbey'. The letter is dated 5 Dec 1979 and lists a price of £150.00 for Professional Fees. Annotated as "copy".

Avella, Alfredo

Correspondence

DC 102/5
Subfonds
c1960-1980

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Includes correspondence related to commissions and work carried out by Avella.

Avella, Alfredo

Designs and artwork

DC 102/1
Subfonds
c1960-1982

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Includes a number of designs for both stained glass and murals, as well as paintings, drawings, etc.

Avella, Alfredo

DC 102/5/1
Item
19 Oct 1979

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Typed letter from Donald H. McPherson to Alfredo Avella in relation to Paisley Abbey, dated 19 Oct 1979. Notes handwritten on reverse read "Paisley. 2 days visit. 2. days preparing report.. Transport, etc.".

*Not available / given

DC 102/5/2
Item
25 Oct-5 Nov 1979

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Typed letter from Donald H. MacPherson to Alfredo Avella in relation to Piasley Abbey, dated 25 Oct 1979. Notes on reverse handwritten by Avella, dated 5 Nov 1979.

*Not available / given

DC 102/5/15
Item
4 Oct 1979

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Letter from Donald H. MacPherson, dated 4 Oct 1979, in relation to Avella's approximate fee for work in Paisley Abbey. Letter mentions a guide to Paisley Abbey which had originally been enclosed. Draft response from Alfredo Avella on reverse, dated 14 Oct 1979.

*Not available / given

DC 102/5/4
Item
7 Dec 1979

Part of Alfredo Avella Collection

Typed letter from Donald H. McPherson to Alfredo Avella in relation to Paisley Abbey, dated 7 Dec 1979. Draft response by Alfredo Avella handwritten on reverse.

*Not available / given

Offices at Incle Street, Paisley, for Andrews Weatherfoil Limited

GKC/BO-SF/18
Folder
1970-1974

Part of Records of Gillespie, Kidd and Coia Architects

Correspondence, certificates, fire prevention inspection report and site plans relating to proposed alterations.

Gillespie, Kidd and Coia

Old buildings behind Abbey, Paisley

NMC/0945
Item
c1900s-1910s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Henderson, Andrew Graham

Paisley Shawl Designs

DC 039
Collection
1840s-1850s

A collection of 27 mounted boards with hand-drawn designs for shawls, featuring the Kashmir cypress cone or 'Paisley' pattern.

Mackie, Thomas Callendar Campbell

Paisley Shawl Designs II

DC 080
Collection
1840s-1850s

A collection of 6 mounted boards with hand-drawn, hand-painted designs for shawls, featuring the Kashmir cypress cone or 'Paisley' pattern.

Paisley shawl (Version 1)

DC 077/15/v1
Part
c1850

Part of Stoddard-Templeton Carpet and Textile Collection

*Not available / given

Poster for 'Paisley Art Institute, 100th exhibition', Paisley

GSAA/EPH/10/345
Item
[May 1988]

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Poster for 'Paisley Art Institute, 100th exhibition', Paisley Museum & Art Galleries, Paisley, 28 May 1988-25 Jun 1988. Artwork featured is 'The Paisley Shawl' by Fra Newbery, 1915.

*Not available / given

Premises of Andrews-Weatherfoil (Scotland) Ltd, Paisley

GKC/AW-PA
Subfonds
c1972

Part of Records of Gillespie, Kidd and Coia Architects

Drawings related to project.

Gillespie, Kidd and Coia

St Fergus' Church, Blackstoun Road, Paisley

GKC/CH-SF/17
Folder
1953-1955

Part of Records of Gillespie, Kidd and Coia Architects

Correspondence, accounts, application for building license, 2 site plans and other papers relating to the project.

Gillespie, Kidd and Coia

St Mary's Church Hall, Paisley

GKC/CPAI
Subfonds
c1950s-1960s

Part of Records of Gillespie, Kidd and Coia Architects

Job files and images relating to the project (no drawings).

Gillespie, Kidd and Coia

Stoddard-Templeton Carpet and Textile Collection

DC 077
Collection
c1840s-1960s

A collection of carpets and textiles manufactured by James Templeton & Co Ltd, A F Stoddard & Co Ltd or subsidiary companies (which in 1998 together became known as Stoddard International plc), dating from c1840s-1960s. Designs include pictorial scenes, art deco designs, and floral, chintz or medallion-centred designs. The collection also includes a mid-19th century Paisley shawl.

Stoddard International plc

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/1
Item
1840s-1850s

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