The series consists of mementos belonging to various members of Ian Thomson’s family, including items from JM Thomson’s store, 4 books (R. Burns, S. Cameron, J. Hyslop, R. Service), school yearbooks, travel brochures, clippings and photos (some photocopies), as well as a brown leather (coin) purse, gifted to JM Thomson by his lawn bowling club before he emigrated. A full item list is available.
The series has been arranged into the following subseries: 1937-1996; Jim; Books; Objects
Series consists of records generated by the Walter Phillips Gallery in producing, touring and hosting exhibitions. It includes planning and research records, grant applications, correspondence with artists and galleries, insurance, financial records, publicity, press coverage, brochures, photographs, invitations, postcards and catalogues.
Series consists of audio and videotapes of artists and curator's talks related to exhibitions, recordings of sound art and performance art, and elements of multi-media installations created specifically for gallery exhibits.