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The Queen's College Collection
The Queen's College Special Collection is a collection of over
700 books, some dating from the 18th and 19th centuries which reflects
the College's history at the forefront of domestic science teaching.
The College began as an amalgamation of the Glasgow School of
Cookery (1875-1908) and the West End School of Cookery
(1878-1908), which joined to become the Glasgow and West of Scotland
College of Domestic Science (Incorporated) (1908-1975) before
becoming first, The Queen's College, Glasgow (1975-1993) and
then, the former Park Campus of Glasgow Caledonian University
(1993-2001).
Of the volumes included in the Collection, the majority are on the subject of cookery with recipes for various cuisines, palates and incomes. Other subjects taught at the College such as needlework, textile design, catering and nutrition are also represented. In addition there are a number of excellent works of Scottish interest which have been donated over the years by former principals and college librarians. Of particular interest are donations by former pupils. The Collection contains a number of manuscript notebooks from pupils who studied at the College at the turn of the century. Some contain needlework samples and beautiful illustrations. The history and importance of the College is also reflected in a number of publications by college staff including the world-famous Glasgow Cookery Book. As well as providing an excellent overview of the history of the College, the Collection provides a valuable insight into domestic fashions and conditions, and particularly into the changing role of women in society. Now housed in the Norman and Janey Buchan Reading Room it is hoped that the Queen's College Special Collection will continue to be used by students and researchers as a valuable research archive. Collection contentsCollection contactPhilip Wallace (Telephone: 0141 273 1186. E-mail: T.Wallace@gcal.ac.uk) Last Updated:
8 June, 2007
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