Liverpool Art School Archive

This material is held atLiverpool John Moores University Special Collections and Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 2993 AS
  • Dates of Creation
    • c.1905-c.1970
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 34m

Scope and Content

This archive consists of papers relating to the history of the Liverpool Art School, particularly from the establishment of the Liverpool City School of Art in 1905 until the mid-1950s. There are a few papers relating to the pre-1905 establishment, and incomplete papers from the mid-1950s until the establishment of the Polytechnic in 1970. The Liverpool Art School Archive List, shows what is available, including files of correspondence that relate to all aspects of the running of the Art School, committee papers and admissions registers. There are also a number of photographs and related news cuttings dealing with Art School events, particularly in the 1920s and 30s.

Administrative / Biographical History

This archive consists of papers relating to the history of the Liverpool Art School, particularly from the establishment of the Liverpool City School of Art in 1905 until the mid-1950s. There are a few papers relating to the pre-1905 establishment, and incomplete papers from the mid-1950s until the establishment of the Polytechnic in 1970.

Access Information

Open for consultation. To book an appointment please contact 0151 231 3813 or Archives@ljmu.ac.uk