General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964) and documents relating to the new prospectus for the course leading to the Certificate in Fine Art, 1945-1960
File
Shelfmark: MS. University Archives RS 20
Held in our offsite storage facility
Comprises:
- Typescript draft and proof copies of the new prospectus for the course leading to the Certificate in Fine Art, with draft contracts of employment for life models for the Ruskin School, 1945
- General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964): Correspondence with the Delegacy for Extra-Mural Studies concerning the possibility of Horton giving a series of extension lectures in Art Appreciation, 1952-1953
- General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964): Letter from Maurice de Sausmarez encouraging students of the Ruskin School to participate in the Leeds University Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture, 29 October 1952 (with a print, c19th century, entitled 'Grammar School at New College, Oxford'), 1952
- General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964): Correspondence with the Keeper of Western Art and the Director of the Ashmolean Museum chiefly concerning the Art Society Annual Exhibition; and action taken following the publication of libellous articles in Isis about Horton, 1951-1955 (= Closed).
- General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964): Draft, proof and final copy of memorandum 'authorised by the Ruskin Trustees to be circulated to members of Congregation for consideration with Council's decision in the matter of the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art' concerning the future of the Ruskin School, 1958
- General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964): Correspondence with the University Chest concerning School finances, annual accounts and re-decoration charges and estimates; with Proctors concerning student discipline and action against libellous article in Isis; with the University Registry concerning staff employment regulations and National Insurance payments, 1948-1959 (= Closed).
- General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964): Proof and final copy of 'Observations by the Ruskin Master on Council's Letter of 9 June 1959'; and open letter to the Registrar from the Secretary of the Ruskin Trustees in answer to Hebdomadal Council's decision to advise against the closure of the Ruskin School, 1960, 1959-1960
- General correspondence files of Percy Horton, Ruskin Master (1949-1964): Correspondence chiefly concerning the campaign on behalf of the Ruskin School to prevent Professor Wind's plans for the future of the School from taking effect including letters of support from artists and art historians offering to join the campaign (signatories to the series of open letters written to The Times include Edward Bawden, Sir Kenneth Clark, Jacob Epstein, Henry Moore, John Piper, John Rothenstein, Carel Weight and Carl Winter); election of new Ruskin Trustee after the death of AH Smith; and enquiries to and answers from other universities and art schools concerning History of Art and Architecture courses, 1959-1960
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1960
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is closed.
Shelfmark
MS. University Archives RS 20
Former reference:
OUA/RS 18; OUA/RS 19/1; OUA/RS 19/2; OUA/RS 19/3; OUA/RS 19/4; OUA/RS 19/5; OUA/RS 19/6; OUA/RS 19/7
Repository Details
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk