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Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland Folder
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Papers relating to Kath Whyte's early years

Collection of miscellaneous papers relating to Kath Whyte's early years which includes poems (some possibly written by her sister, Betty), sketches and drawings, press cuttings, personal correspondence, a copy of 'Glasgow & West Coast Tour Remembered' by LMC Member Gordon Brown, and 'Standard V' exam papers.

Whyte, Helen Kathleen R

Papers relating to Kath Whyte's time at Loreto Convent, Darjeeling

A collection of personal papers relating to Kath Whyte's time at school which includes:

  • Letters written by Kath to her family during her time at Loreto Convent.
  • Letters written to Kath by her family during her time at Loreto Convent.
  • Letters from Loreto Convent to Mrs Whyte requesting money for a costume for Kath and that an item of clothing made for Betty (her sister) by Kath be allowed to be displayed at an exhibition.
  • A handwritten psalm.
  • An essay entitled 'From Darjeeling to the Plains' written by Kath.
  • Programmes for 'Musical and Dramatic Entertainment' at St Josephs College on 17 April 1922 and 19 October 1922.
  • Programme for 'Entertainment in aid of the Minstering Children's League', October 1922.
  • Programme for 'Our Handel Soiree Given by the Pupils of Loreto Convent, Darjeeling', September 1922.
  • 'Programme of a musical and dramatic entertainment', 23 April 1922.
  • Loreto Convent Progress Report Card, July 1922.
  • Prize for General Proficiency, Standard V, awarded to Kath; 1922.

Whyte, Helen Kathleen R

Personal papers

A collection of personal letters and greeting cards received by Kath Whyte; as well as some letters written by Kath to her sister and mother. This includes letters of congratulations for being awarded an M.B.E. Also contains poems written by Kath and her sister and a script with the notation 'Party to celebrate the occasion of MBE to Kath Whyte before the move from Bath Street to the Newbery Tower - author unknown - Crissie White'.

Whyte, Helen Kathleen R

Photographs and newscuttings

A collection of photographs and news cuttings relating to Kath and other students of Arbroath High School which includes:

  • A black & white photograph of Arbroath High School 'Form IIA' students, including Kath Whyte, 1923; along with a related Arbroath Herald article, 25 December 1981.
  • A black & white photograph of 'Forms V & VI' students, 1926; along with a related Arbroath Herald article, 13 April 1979.
  • A Press and Journal article reporting on weddings, 30 July 1935.
  • An Aberdeen Bon-Accord and Northern Pictorial article reporting the wedding of the Provost's son, n.d..
  • An Arbroath Herald article reporting on 'Successful Students at Arbroath Schools' featuring Kath Whyte, 1 July 1927.

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Photographs relating to Kath Whyte's time at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen

A collection of black & white photographs relating to Kath Whyte's time at Gray's School of Art which includes: Kath's graduation portraits and photos of her fellow students at her flat.

There is one album which includes photographs of Kath with friends and family on days out, e.g. at a beach and on a picnic, as well as photographs of students painting in a studio and in fancy dress; and one album which includes photographs of Kath's diploma show.

Whyte, Helen Kathleen R

Postcards

A collection of postcards received and kept by Kath Whyte; also includes blank postcards. Many postcards are from heritage institutions such as the British Museum and the National Trust and feature works of art such as paintings and tapestries. One folder of cards have been cut into strips and woven in order to get ideas for colour schemes.

Whyte, Helen Kathleen R

Various personal items

Includes a framed photograph of Kath Whyte; framed photograph with 'wishing you a very happy birthday, 4.8.18' inscribed on the back (possibly Kath's mother); a framed photograph of Kath Whyte's mother; a Conway Stuart fountain pen in original box; a silver fountain pen; audio-cassette tape labelled 'Macgregor's Gathering, 13&20/7/87; a brown leather box with blue lining and 'K.WHYTE' embossed on lid; three wooden combs;and a metal printing plate for a Christmas card featuring an image of an angel with 'from Kath Whyte' below.

Whyte, Helen Kathleen R

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