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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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Collection of papers relating to Kath Whyte's time at Arbroath High School which includes photographs and newscuttings, an examination paper, a poem, school newsletters, and her school leaving certificate.

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.

Handwritten scenario for an examination.

Poem about the Arbroath High School staff.

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.

Awarded to Kath Whyte.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.'

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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Collection of papers and photographs relating to Kath Whyte's teaching career at Glasgow School of Art. It includes photographs of students and their work, correspondence regarding her employment, teaching material and embroidery and weaving department papers.

A collection of mainly black & white, and some colour, photographs relating to Kath Whyte's time at Glasgow School of Art.

Contains photos of her students' work, including Dip and Post Dip shows, 1951-1965. Many photographs have been annotated and pictured works include those of: Kirsty McFarlane, Doreen Sisson, Nan Cameron, Moira Duncan, Marion Gracie, Margaret Kirkland, Joan Horne, Jack Lindsay, Patricia Miller, Mary Hughes, Julia Murray-Zmijewski and others.

Includes a scrapbook with the inscription, "My DEAR girls...!", which contains black & white, as well as colour, photographs of Kath Whyte and her students; taken mainly in GSA studios. Some photographs have been annotated and pictured students include: Alex Conway, Linda Smith, Carol Jones, Sheila Melville, Mary Metheson, Anne Ross, Isabel MacGregor, Joyce Lauden, Marilyn Hunter, Caroline Henderson and others.

Also includes a photo from the GSA Christmas ball; 1962.

Contains a letter of application and supporting references for the post of Senior Assistant in the Department of Weaving and Embroidery at the Glasgow School of Art; eight type & hand-written letters from the Glasgow School of Art regarding Kath Whyte's appointment as Senior Assistant in the Department of Weaving and Embroidery; and one letter regarding Kath Whyte's later resignation.

Contains department of embroidery and weaving project, test and examination assignment sheets; Spicers Paper Information Sheets for Penguin White Art, Glacier White Art for Letterpress, Mailcote for Litho and Mailcote for Letterpress; notes re: various groups of textile fibres and light damage to objects in museums & art galleries; a notebook containing class lists and rough notes for lectures and departmental meetings; and a notebook containing class lists with marks; a notebook containing notes for Diploma Exams 1949-1959, notes on Norwegian tapestries, notes on painters, notes on lettering, notes on costume for 'the knight', 'the squyer', etc; a notebook containing weave patterns and notes plus loose newscutting on Adela Akers and x 4 flyers for an illustrated lecture by Kathleen Whyte on Ecclesiastical Embroidery.

Contains reports and correspondence re: reorganisation of the general course; general course meeting statements; proposals for new first year, associateship & diploma courses; embroidery and weaving academic plans; course time tables; and guidelines for promotion procedure for first year course students and selection of students for 2nd year specialist studies.

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.

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

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

Contains five letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1979.

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 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.

Contains four letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1980, one letter and accompanying leaflet from Margery Clinton confirming that she will be happy to give a lecture, and one letter from East Lothian District Council regarding a visit to Haddington by the Eaglesham Arts Society that year.

Contains seven letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1981.

Contains three letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1982.

Contains six letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1983 and one letter from James Fullarton confirming a lecture he will give in this year.

Contians four letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1984 and one letter and accompanying leaflet relating to a tour of The Woodmarket Gallery, Roxburghshire.

Contains seven letters from The Scottish Arts Council confirming Eaglesham Art Society activity programme for 1984, two letters from Eli Pins regarding a lecture she is giving that year, two handwritten notes regarding the lecture programme for that year, and a hand drawn map in relation to one of the lectures.

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

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

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

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

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

Contains Eaglesham Art Society Exhibition Accounts; 1981, 1983 and 1985.

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