Papers of Sir Harry J. Barnes, Director of Glasgow School of Art, 1964-1980

Scope and Content

Material includes: material relating to exhibitions, including GSA student shows, Robin Philipson, Piranesi, William Blake Trust, Opportunity Scotland, Exhibition of the London and Birmingham Railway, John Player's Biennale, ICI Fashion Show, Techniques, Civic Trust Award Exhibition, Operation Springclean, Edgar Brothers, SEHEN, Bauhaus, German Graphics Since 1945, Dawson Murray, Skill; folder containing Director's Report, including text of speech given at Diploma presentation ceremony, notices of various awards, and variety of general correspondence; folder containing invitations to H.J. Barnes to a variety of functions, with responses; folder containing correspondence relating to Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen; folder containing correspondence relating to Edinburgh College of Art; folder containing material relating to Associateship course; folder containing general material relating to Dept. of Planning

Access Information

Directors' papers which are over 30 years old are available for public consultation. Permission from the director is needed for access to those less than 30 years old.

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.