These files containing administrative correspondence, press releases and notes on the history of Trafalgar Square. They reveal how the Fourth Plinth project developed and how its administration was organised. Three files consist of correspondence from the public stating their views on the most suitable statue.
Project files contain records relating to projects which received an award from the RSA Art for Architecture scheme. Each file includes a grant application form and notification letter; correspondence, notes and reports detailing project progress; images in various formats; press information, publications and other sundry items regarding the artist(s), architects or other built environment professionals and their work. In some project files, one or more of the aforementioned items are missing due to loss. Additional images have been archived separately. Project No. 1 is the first project to receive a grant under the scheme, each project thereafter has been given the successive number. Publication grants are numbered separately, and will be recognised by the suffix (Pub) after the project number. Project No. 1 (Pub) is the first publication to receive a grant under the scheme. Project completion dates indicate the completion of the design stage and the artist's involvement in conjunction with the RSA Art for Architecture scheme.\n\nOne image from each project has been attached if such an image exists.
Files on selection of medallists, arrangements for presentation, speeches etc. Files may contain other nominations, discussion of the suitability of the nominees and interspersed policy papers.
Summary of letters received by the Society and action taken by the Commmittee from 29 April 1845 - 31March 1857.
This series includes sub-series on artistic copyright, uniform musical pitch, domestic economy, art workmanship, musical training, food committees, patent law reform, prevention of fires in theatres and education exhibitions\nAlso includes printed reports. Further information is published in the Journal
The main correspondence relating to the committees is included in the Guard Books
Includes correspondence from Barry and from Charles Taylor on behalf of the Committee of Correspondence and Papers; rough notes and bills; manuscript extracts from various committee meetings about the progress of Barry's work; further correspondence and papers on Barry's paintings; papers on an annuity fund and other matters. The documents also include a letter from Robert Peel regarding Barry's funeral.
General correspondence about selection of medallists and minutes of a medal committee