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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.

Letter written by Mother M. Geneviere(?) of Loreto Convent to Kath Whyte after she had left the convent.

Collection of papers relating to Kath Whyte's time at Loreto Convent in Darjeeling, India which includes personal correspondence between Kath and her family; ephemera relating to school events, including a school performance by Kath; photographs of Loreto Convent; and a friendship book.

An "Autographs" album possibly presented as part of a Loreto Convent Drawing prize awarded to Kath in 1922. It contains drawings, poems and personal messages from fellow Loreto Convent pupils.

Handwritten scenario for an examination.

Awarded to Kath Whyte.

Collection of some of Kath Whyte's student work which includes:

• "The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Maiden", a manuscript featuring decorative lettering (presumably from Kath's time at Gray's).
• A sketchbook inscribed 'Kathleen Whyte, Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen Oct. 1929' containing portraits, life drawings, and landscapes done in pencil, watercolour and pastel.
• "Betty", a framed and mounted lino-cut; 1930.
• Loose sketches from Kath's time at Gray's.

Awarded to Kath Whyte for Design & Decorative Art [outsize].

Contains correspondence from Gray's School of Art regarding Kath Whyte's acceptance to the school, a school prize bestowed upon her and the issuance of her diploma. Also included are Kath's Reports on Attendance and Progress.

Contains:

• Gayfield Gazetter, No. 1 - 3; 1932
• The Ambience, No. 3, a brochure issued by the Art Workers Guild; n.d. Includes illustrations by Kath Whyte.

Contains teaching certificates awarded to Kath Whyte:

• National Committee for the Training of Teachers in Scotland Aberdeen Provincial Committee training record certificate for Teacher of Art
• cottish Education Department teacher's certificate

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Poem about the Arbroath High School staff.

Contains two black & white picture postcards and one colour picture postcard featuring Loreto Convent.

Contains 'Jubilee of Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen'; a publication giving a history of the school.

A collection of photographs, sketches, ephemera and correspondence relating to Kath Whyte's time as a student at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen, 1928-1932.

A collection of letters written to Kath Whyte by her friend Charlie Bannerman.

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.

A collection of written references outlining the accomplishments and abilities of Kath Whyte. Also included is a printed copy of 'Testimonials in Favour of Miss Helen K. R. Whyte, D.A.'

A series of letters written by Kath Whyte to her mother which form a journal of her visit to Sweden, 23 July - 10 August.

Contains correspondence regarding Kath Whyte's appointment as a teacher, her written references, and her teaching certificates.

Contains three type-written letters from the Town Council of Aberdeen, Education Committee regarding Kath Whyte's appointment as an Assistant Art Teacher.

Collection of papers and photographs relating to Kath Whyte's formative years which covers her time as a student at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen and her early teaching career. It includes photographs, student work, school reports and certificates, newscuttings, and correspondence.

Collection of photographs of Kath Whyte and her family; including childhood portraits of Kath, photographs of Kath as a child with her mother and other relatives, and photographs of other Whyte family members.

There are two albums of black and white family photographs which include photographs of Girl Guide camp, Lunan Bay, class picnics, Dalkeith, Jamshedpur, and Art School in Aberdeen.

Also included is a picture postcard of the Viper troopship that Kath Whyte's father, Henry Smith Whyte, sailed with during the war (sent to Kath by her father) and two news cuttings related to the death of Kath Whyte's father, Henry Smith Whyte, in 1934: one taken from 'Guide' 7 April 1934 and the other featuring a picture of the changes made to the crossing where he died.

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.

Contains Kath Whyte's National Registration Identity Card and blood transfusion card.

Contains Eaglesham Preservation Society letter, 11 June 1956; and Eaglesham Preservation Society Report, n.d.

Contains Scotland's Country Houses and Gardens leaflet.

Handmade calender for 1961, including a photograph of Eaglesham taken in 1960 by Betty Whyte.

Contains:

• One address book inscribed "To Kathleen, with best wishes for her future successes: 28.8.28".
• One address book inscribed "Mrs H.S. Whyte: 2 Gayfield: Arbroath: Christmas 1934".
• One address book inscribed "K Whyte: 51 Montgomerie St: Eaglesham: Glasgow".

A Scott Birthday Book published by Monteith & Sanders, Glasgow; containing Sir Walter Scott quotes, in which to make note of the birthdays of family and friends. Inscribed, "Helen Kathleen Ramsay Whyte, 2 Gayfield, Arbroath".

Contains a calendar and postcards picturing Eaglesham.

A brown leather bound album with gold embossing; "Miss Kathleen Whyte, 1967" embossed on the front cover. Contains newscuttings, ephemera, postcards, correspondence and other items relating to visits to Chicago, Tucson and New York.

Contains papers relating to the provision of Communion Cloths for Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish Church; including estimates with attached samples and a design sketch.

Contains Eaglesham Restoration Joint Committee Minutes, 4 Sept 1968; Notice of Meeting, 24 Sept 1969; Minutes, 18 June 1969; Agenda and Eaglesham Restoration Committee Composition, n.d.; and Long Term Policy, n.d.

Includes a folder entitled "Drawings" containing a collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings and a small number of photographs of various images; including ecclesiastical works of art, floral crewel work, ceramics, historical portraits, architecture, birds, etc. [outsize]

Also includes a collection of black and white images of Rome featuring architecture, sculptures and frescoes; in original envelope which bears a label with the title, "Fotografia Artistica Commerciale: Roma - via condotti, 76".