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'96 Group records
GB 249 OK/10 · Collection · 1954 - 1996

Minutes; record of proceedings; lists of attendees at annual proceedings; research papers and accompanying photographs and other material; programmes; exhibition catalogues; correspondence; tape recordings; menus.

'96 Group
Agnes Craig papers
GB 249 JCE/22/2/8 · Collection · 1908 - 1914

Intermediate certificate, 1908; junior student's certificate, 1911; Glasgow Provincial Training Centre provisional marks, 1913; provisional recognition for service as certificated teacher, 1913; teacher's certificate, 1913; letter of appointment to Crookston Street Public School, 1913; notice of transfer from Oatlands to Queen Mary Street School, 1914.

Craig, Agnes Hendrie, b. 1892, student at Glasgow Provincial Training College
Agnes Taylor papers
GB 249 JCE/22/5/10 · Collection · 1946 - 1948

Notes for lessons, 1946-1948 (subjects include education, general methods, educational psychology, English literature, classroom English, speech training, arithmetic, history, geography, natural science, music, physical training and hygiene); examination papers, 1946-1948; Glasgow Training Centre prospectus, 1946-1947; Glasgow Provincial Committee for the Training of Teachers Article 55 prospectus, 1947; general methods non-graduate lecture scheme syllabus for first and second years, 1946-1947; Methods Department notes on beginning teaching, c 1946; programme for series of four concerts by Scottish Orchestra, 1947.

Taylor, Agnes C., fl. 1940-1949, student at Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow
Agnew collection
GB 249 SC Agnew · Collection · 1778-1992

Collection of books, mainly on Scottish industrial history and archaeology. Also includes some literature, notably by Sir Walter Scott and Allan Ramsay.

Agnew, James Percival, 1905-1998, chairman of the Scottish College of Commerce
Alan Dalton papers
GB 249 DAL · Collection · 1899 - 2003

Correspondence and papers from most of Dalton's career. The collection includes:

  • papers on Dalton's career and the libel cases brought against him
  • correspondence and papers originating from Dalton's roles at the British Society for Social Responsibility in Science, the Transport and General Workers' Union, the Environment Agency and others
  • correspondence with fellow activists, occupational health experts, academics, doctors, solicitors, politicians, trade unionists, campaign groups, asbestos victim support groups and others
  • subject files on environmental and occupational health issues, particularly asbestos
  • publications by Dalton and letters to the press
  • consultancy and expert witness work
  • notes and papers from conferences and meetings
  • correspondence and papers relating to Dalton's involvement in the production of television and radio programmes on asbestos, together with a series of video recordings and transcripts of documentaries and other programmes collected by Dalton on asbestos and other environmental and occupational health and safety topics.
  • press cuttings on asbestos and other environmental and occupational health issues
  • Dalton's library of books, academic papers, reports and other publications on asbestos and other environmental and occupational health issues
Dalton, Alan James Patrick, 1946-2003, safety and environmental campaigner
Aldred collection
GB 249 SC Aldred · Collection · 1839-1999

Collection of pamphlets, books and serial publications mainly on anarchism, socialism and alternative politics.

Aldred, Guy Alfred, 1886-1963, socialist journalist
Alexander Main papers
GB 249 OM/106 · Collection · 1976, 2007

Published article by Main, 1976; Main's recollections of the University of Strathclyde, 2007.

Main, Alexander Norman, b. 1941, educationist
Alexander Mellanby papers
GB 249 OM/109 · Collection · 1877-1951, 1993

Job applications and testimonials; correspondence; scientific notebooks; papers relating to Glasgow University honorary degree; publications; newspaper cuttings; medals.

Mellanby, Alexander Lawson, 1871-1951, engineer
Alexander Porkess papers
GB 249 OM/460 · Collection · c. 1950s

20 volumes of lecture notes made by Alexander Porkess whilst a student at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow. The notebooks cover various subjects including mathematics, heat engines and natural philosophy. Many of the notebooks contain photographs, graphs and diagrams. There is also a copy of the thesis presented by Porkess for the Associateship of the Royal Technical College, August 1952. Also a bundle of notes, mainly examination questions and algebra, c. 1950s.

Porkess, Alexander Maclean, b. 1921, student at Royal Technical College, Glasgow
Alexandra Davidson papers
GB 249 JCE/22/3/12 · Collection · 1924 - 2009

School and teaching certificates; training record, 1929; biographical note supplied by Sheila Dunstan (Alexandra Davidson's daughter), 2009.

Davidson, Alexandra, b. 1909, student at Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow
Alexina Weir papers
GB 249 OM/473 · Collection · 1932-1942

Scottish Universities Entrance Board certificate of fitness to enter upon a course qualifying for graduation in any Faculty in a Scottish University; Royal Technical College class certificates and Diploma in Chemistry; University of Glasgow examination certificates and degree parchment; letter from [ ] Bilsland, Office of the District Commissioner for Civil Defence, Glasgow, conveying best wishes to Miss Weir for her future happiness and thanks for all her work in the laboratory.

O'Beirne, Alexina Hossack, 1914-2000, analytical chemist
GB 249 ODC · Collection · 1850-2003

Personal accounts and receipts relating to Allan Glen 1845-1848; will, plans and deeds 1850-1851; Acts of Parliament, Educational Endowments 1876, 1908, 1912; financial and legal papers relating to the amalgamation of the School with the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College 1886-1888; financial records 1876-1912; buildings report 1894; bursary and scholarship applicants 1853, 1911; applicants for teaching post 1853 and list of teachers 1912; correspondence with Scotch Education Department, circulars etc 1907-1912; reports by His Majesty's Inspectors of Schools 1911, 1912; correspondence concerning the transfer of the School to the School Board of Glasgow 1910-1912; School magazine 1934 and 150th anniversary newsletters; books and pamphlets on the history of the School 1953, 1972, 2003; book of remembrance 1939-1945; coat of arms 1939.

Allan Glen's Institution, Glasgow
Anderson collection
GB 249 SC Anderson · Collection · 1539-1832

Collection of books, papers and lecture notes grouped in classes of theology, philosophy, literature and history.

Anderson, John, 1726-1796, natural philosopher
GB 249 OK/5 · Collection · 1888 - 1987

Journal of the Society; syllabuses; membership cards; lecture tickets; lectures and addresses; dinner ticket and menus; Society rules, laws and bye-laws; membership lists; newspaper cuttings and article on Diamond Jubilee; Diamond Jubilee programme; programmes for technical meetings in Glasgow; programme of meetings of the Federation of Chemical Societies in Glasgow; centenary conference programme and registration form; centenary booklet; blank headed paper; fabric sample possibly for Society scarf; subscriptions; financial records; various books and booklets belonging to the Society.

Andersonian Chemical Society