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A collection of Kath Whyte's personal papers which comprises:

• Family papers, press cuttings and photographs, c1909-1981
• School certificates, c1922
• Correspondence, 1927-1996
• Early sketches and drawings, 1920s
• ketchbooks, notebooks, photographs and correspondence from Gray's School of Art, c1922-1947
• Personal correspondence, 1922-1996
• National Identification Card, 1943
• Travel diary, c1940s
• Lecture notes, sketchbooks and notebooks, 1948-1974
• Assorted textile samples, sketch books and notebooks, 1950s-1970s
• Examples of weaving by Kath Whyte and her pupils, c1950s-1970s
• Diaries 1974-1988 and miscellaneous books owned by Kath Whyte
• Photographs (professional and personal), 1909-1996
• MBE medal and associated correspondence and photograph
• Extensive collection of undated slides
• Exhibition catalogues
• Textile and design pieces, c1930s-1970s

This material may contain sensitive information about individuals that is protected by the Data Protection Act. Until this material has been checked for sensitive information, it will not be available for researchers. Once this Data Protection work is complete the collection will be open for access, however any sensitive information will be closed and inaccessible for 75 years from the date of creation.

A collection of black & white and colour photographs of Kath Whyte, her family and friends in later life.

Includes a framed colour photograph of Kath with her sister, Betty, and another friend.

Also included is a collection of photographs taken by Kath Whyte on trips to various locations such as Applecross, Balmacara, Skye, etc. Mainly landscape photos, but also includes some photos of Kath Whyte and friends [these photographs are bundled].

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'.

A collection of Kath Whyte's personal papers, correspondence, postcards and Christmas cards.

Collection of papers and photographs relating to Kath Whyte's later personal life. It includes photographs, correspondence, ephemera, publications, newscuttings, diaries, address books, and other personal items.

Contains Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish News Pastoral Letter, March 1995; and Congregation Accounts with accompanying letter, 1994.

Papers and photographs relating to Kath Whyte's home village of Eaglesham Activities and Interests; Including materials relating to Eaglesham preservation activities, the history of Eaglesham village and Kath Whyte's involvement with her local parish church.

Collection of papers and photographs relating to Kath Whyte's active interests in her home village of Eaglesham. It includes Eaglesham Art Society records, Eaglesham Preservation Society records, papers relating to the history of Eaglesham, and papers relating to her activities with Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish church.

Contains items relating to Kath Whyte's activities with Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish church.

Contains one colour photograph presumably of Eaglesham.

Contains handwritten recipes for pot pourri, salad and lavender.

A notebook containing handwritten bible verses which features decorated initials. "A Little Te Deum of the Commonplace" by John Oxenham is enclosed in the back cover.

A collection of Kath Whyte's notebooks and loose notes which relate largely to embroidery and weaving history and techniques.

The notebooks contain:

• outlines of talks
• teaching notes
• notes on embroidery and weaving techniques
• instructions for making various items, e.g. slippers & gloves
• history of embroidery notes
• history of tapestry notes
• expenses
• notes on exhibitions
• Christmas card and present lists etc.

Some patterns and sketches are included.

One folder of loose notes and one folder of notebooks relate to lectures and talks on the subject of embroidery and weaving given by Kath Whyte to various groups and institutions at locations in Britain and Canada.

One folder of loose notes contains rough notes and drafts for articles and reviews written by Kath Whyte on various topics such as:

• Dorothy Angus
• 'Inspiration for Embroidery' by Constance Howard
• Thinking Towards Design, articles for 'Embroidery'
• The Scottish Craft Centre
• The First Scottish Crafts Biennale
• The Tay Bridge Stole
• and Experiments in Embroidery

One folder of notebooks relate to a "book" (untitled) and "Delight in Threads and Stitches: an Embroidery Book by Kathleen Whyte".

Contains two colour photographs of Eaglesham.

Contains a black & white photograph of Eaglesham's first queen Betty McGhie (dressed by K Whyte) and her two maids listed as Cowan and Shearer.

A collection of papers and photographs relating mainly to Kath Whyte's embroidery work, but also including drawings, sketches, and ceramic work. It includes notes and notebooks, sketches, drawings, designs, photographs and slides, ceramics and biographical information.

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.

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.

Collected ephemera, publications, cuttings and images relating to textile arts.

Documents compiled by Crissie White (who succeeded Kath Whyte as Head of Embroidered & Woven Textiles). Includes a brief history of the Embroidered & Woven Textiles department, an outline of Kath's professional achievements, and catalogue of work by Kathleen Whyte 1930 - 1987.

A collection of catalogues, invitations, programmes and dinner menus collected by Kath Whyte. Many relate to GSA alumni and events and some of the dinner menus have been signed by fellow guests. Other items include a catalogue for Kath Whyte: Embroiderer Retrospective Exhibition and a photograph album presented to Kath by Daimaru for her help with an exhibition.

A collection of Christmas cards received and kept by Kath Whyte; also includes some cards designed and made by Kath.

Contains black & white and colour photographs of Kath Whyte's work and photographs of work done by Kath's students: including M. McLellan, Jennifer Marriot, and Ellen Knap.

Includes photographs used as illustrations in 'Design in Embroidery' by Kath Whyte.

There are also two boxes of slides of images relating to embroidery and weaving which cover topics such as threads & stitches, patchwork, metal thread, fabric, etc.

Papers and photographs relating to the Eaglesham Art Society and Kath Whyte's participation in the Eaglesham Art Society.

A collection Kath Whyte's drawings, sketches and embroidery designs.

Consists of loose sketches and sketchbooks which contain sketches and drawings done in various mediums such as pencil, pastel, and watercolour. Subjects include florals, trees, birds, cats, mermaids, boats, ecclesiastical figures, death masks, fashion, and weaving designs; etc. Some sketchooks also contain notes.

Included are design drawings for: Creation pulpit fall, 1959; chair for Eaglesham Church, c1961; Mayfield cloth, 1972; Old Parish Church Gourock, 1973; double bow & silver cross, 1973; Live Coal, not dated; long lecturn fall for Cathcart South, 1978/79; studies for last piece of work, early 1980s; Prestonkirk Pulpit Fall (includes some correspondence), 1984; and poppies panel in V&A collection, not dated.

There are a number of outsize folders which contain design material for:

• "Dove Fall"; includes paper dove cutouts, design on tracing paper, postcards and cuttings, and illustrations of grouse and owls.
• "Tay Bridge Stole"; includes news cuttings, textile sample, photographs, and design drawing.
• Design for quilted panel for Netherlee Figure.
• Folder of lettering and graphic work , life drawings, and "proposed design for embroidery 'Rosemount', Linlithgow"; including a Norwegian Art Treasures poster, and piece of graphic work signed by "E. Younger".
• Folder of designs for "Hand of God"; including a folder labelled "Queen Mother's, Yorkhill 1971".
• Designs for Arbroath Panel, 1943 and Design for Communion Cloth for Shawlands.
• Designs for St Martins Church, Port Glasgow, 1959.
• Folder entitled "Architecture & Interior Decoration" but containing portrait and life drawings done in pencil.
• Folder of material relating to "Tree of Light"; includes a scenic watercolour signed Leslie Bewes 12/1/83.
• Folder of designs for Life Force Lectern, Cathcart South, Celestia, Last Supper etc.

Also included is a folder of cuttings from "The Scottish Annual & Braemar Gathering Book" featuring Kath Whyte artwork; as well as some other artwork.

Other designs:

• Hand of God, Lettering and graphic work; life drawings; design for Rosemont, Floral Sketches, Design for Arbroath panel, Design for communion cloth shawlands, Dove Fall, Floral Sketches and abstract drawings and paintings, Tree of light, Floral Sketches and sketch of a bench, Welcome to Britain design, street scene etching, The Flowers in the Valley, Scenic watercolours, floral sketches, embroidery design, pictorial embroidery, build sketches, Portraits and life drawings, St Martins Church, Tay Bridge Stole, The Scottish Annual & Braemar Gathering artwork, Design for quilted panel for Netherlee figure.

Contains six news cuttings regarding Eaglesham, 29 July 1960- 13 April 1989; and one copy of Scotlands Magazine, November 1966.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society Financial Records: Society and Exhibition Accounts, Cash Book Summaries and Budgets.

Contains papers relating to the history of Eaglesham village; including photographs, news cuttings, publications, and memorabilia.

Contains two copies (one handwritten draft and one typed) of Eaglesham Art Society estimated budget for session 1988-1989.

Contains papers relating to the activity programme for the Eaglesham Art Society including Lectures, Film Nights and Excursions.

Contains four letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1988, two letters from Ian Scott regarding a lecture he will give in that year and one letter & accompanying leaflet from Portfolio Four regarding a proposed tour of Larbert by the Eaglesham Arts Society.

Contains papers relating to the operation of the Eaglesham Art Society.

Contains Eaglesham Art Society Income and Expenditure Accounts, 1980-1988.

Contains two copies of the Eaglesham Art Society circulation list members and visitors, 1985-1988; biographical list of members, n.d.; and handwritten list of office bearers, 1978-79.

A collection of notebooks, publications and photographs relating to Eaglesham Arts Society.

Contains Scottish Arts Council Report, 1985-86.

Conains five notebooks containing Kath Whyte's notes relating to the Eaglesham Arts Society.

Contains one letter from The Scottish Arts Council dated 14 June 1978, including model constitution for a local arts guild; one Scottish Arts Council list of Documnetries on The Arts 1980-81; one letter from The Scottish Arts Council May 1982; one letter from "Jacki" dated 15 October 1982; one letter from Islay Donaldson dated 14 November 1982; Arts Council Film Library catalogue 1982-83; Arts Council Film Library price list 1982; list of Films Recently Puchased by The Scottish Arts Council January 1984; list of films included in the Films On Art Scheme 18 March 1983; The Arts and Design 16mm film and video catalogue and accompanying letter April 1986; one letter from The Scottish Arts Council September 1988; three leaflets for the Eaglesham Art Society lecture September 1988; one handwritten list of dates hall booked for Eaglesham Art Society 1988-89; one letter from Robert Campbell; one postcard from the The Scottish Arts Council; and one leaflet for Exhibition of Drawings and Paintings by Cyril Wilson.

Collection of programmes listing meetings held 1978-79 (2 copies), 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86 (2 copies), 1986-87 (2 copies), and 1987-88 (2 copies).

Contains Eaglesham Art Society promotional material.

Contains five letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1987.

A collection of Kath Whyte's diaries and one calendar containing personal engagements and notes.

Collection of papers and photographs relating to Kath Whyte's early years which covers her time as a student at Loreto Convent, India (1909-1927), and Arbroath High School. Includes correspondence, photographs, ephemera, newscuttings, and school work.

Contains one letter from Malcom Knight from the Garret Mask and Puppet Centre Trust regarding lecture to be given in this year 1986.