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- 1968-2006 (Creation)
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Extent
5 folders
Content and Structure
Scope and content
Contains correspondence from John Walter Lindsay. Correspondence regarding work with Keppie Henderson Architects, including Ingram Street Panel projects, Glasgow School of Art Newbery Tower design, thoughts on restoration of GSA Mackintosh Building. Correspondents include Glasgow Museum Resource Centre, David Stark of Keppie Design Ltd, Lady Alice Barnes, National Museums of Scotland, and Prof. Seona Reid, Director of Glasgow School of Art; Correspondence regarding design work and contributions to 1968 Charles Rennie Mackintosh Exhibition. Architectural plan for V&A Gallery, 1968-1970 (See also DC 032/5); Correspondence with Liz Arthur, Costume & Textile Consultant, regarding contributions to Robert Stewart Project, 2002; Correspondence regarding contributions to Glasgow School of Art Archives and Victoria & Albert Museum, 1998-2001; Miscellaneous newscuttings, correspondence and unknown photograph. Newscuttings regarding Glasgow School of Art students, GSA Alumni Magazine 'Partisan', correspondence regarding Lindsay's National Service.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.
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Arranged according to type of correspondence
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Biographical history
John Walter Lindsay was born in 1926. He attended Biggar High School which is where his art career began when the art teacher, Mr. Russell, convinced John's father that he should study art. After gaining his higher certificate John enrolled at the Normal College in New City Road for evening studies in painting, decorating and sign writing. In addition, he enrolled as a day pupil at the Glasgow School of Art in the General Couse. In 1945 his studies were interrupted when he was called up for military service. He resumed his studies in 1947 and left the school in 1949 with a Diploma of Art in Interior Design. He travelled round Europe following the award of the Haldane Travel Scholarship in 1950. He went on to work as an architect for Keppie Henderson Architects, Glasgow.