Papers of William Smith Anderson

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 DC 022/2
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1902 - c.1929
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 33 folders.

Scope and Content

Sketches, correspondence, news cuttings and photographs relating to William Anderson.

Administrative / Biographical History

William Smith Anderson (1877-1929), sometimes know as 'Jock' Anderson, was born in Kilsyth on 21 Nov 1877 and a few years later his family moved to Kirkintilloch. On leaving school he was apprenticed to a firm of ironfounders, Messrs. Cameron and Robertson of Kirkintilloch, eventually becoming their commercial traveller. Much of his business was in England and after marrying Daisy McGlashan in September 1909 the family moved to Hexham, Northumberland.

Anderson attended GSA from 1897-1901 winning several Haldane Bursaries. From 1909 onwards he painted landscapes and street scenes in watercolour and oils. He also painted still life and interiors.

Student Career:

1897 Model Drawing Advanced 1st Class

Drawing Light and Shade Advanced 1St Class

Haldane Bursary 15/6

1898 Haldane Bursary 23/

1899 Drawing from the Life 2nd Class

Access Information

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Outsize material - boxed separately.

Appraisal Information

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