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H. Clarence Whaite and Lily F. Whaite papers Series
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Letters to and from H. Clarence Whaite's parents

The series comprises correspondence, 1825-1869, between Henry Whaite and Sarah Slater, H. Clarence Whaite's parents, before and after they were married, together with letters from their sons to their parents and to each other, and from other family members to Henry and Sarah Whaite. Also included are nine letters to Henry Whaite from ?John Stones, Dublin, 1825-1826, and one from W. Nowlin, Douglas, 1827.

Diaries, notebooks and almanacks

The series comprises three diaries 1874, 1877 and 1890, six artists' almanacks, 1896, 1901-1902, 1905-1907, and three notebooks, 1874, [?1905]-[?1912], in the hand of H. Clarence Whaite. The contents in the main refer to exhibition dates and details of pictures sent to exhibitions, private viewing dates, and dates of meetings, but there are some references to letters received from various correspondents, and details of a personal nature.

Greetings cards

The series comprises a variety of cards, some hand made, sent to H. Clarence Whaite and his family, 1855-1912, on birthdays and Christmas, and also includes in memoriam cards, calling cards and invitations to various social functions.

Art-related papers accumulated by H. Clarence Whaite

The series consists of art-related material of interest to H. Clarence Whaite, 1845-1911. The items include papers relating to art publications, 1877-1911, papers relating to artists' materials, 1863-1911, papers relating to funds and memorials etc., 1872-1911, and papers relating to art schools, art lectures, etc., 1866-1911. Also included are various art magazines and journals, 1869-1907, printed books and booklets relating to art, 1845-1903, and press cuttings relating to art topics, 1866-1911.

Statements of rents

The series consists of the weekly rent statements kept by accountants on properties owned by H. Clarence Whaite, due to him each quarter for the years 1870-1878, 1887-1892, and 1907-1909.

Miscellaneous financial papers

The series comprises various financial papers, 1865-1900, including rent agreements, solicitors' certificates, notices to quit property, together with building society annual reports, insurance society information, bank circulars relating to shares, etc.

Miscellaneous papers

The series consists of a group of miscellaneous papers relating to, or collected by Lily Whaite, 1880-1913, including school reports, notes for schoolwork, poetry, invitations to various functions, school notes relating to the Eisteddfod, and an almanac for noting the names of persons to whom she had written, together with a small number of notebooks containing autograph sermon notes by the Reverend John Harries.

Letter books

The series comprises Whaite's letter books, 1886-1912, containing copies of letters to various correspondents, including prominent artists of the period, and influential people in the art world, together with letters to art societies and galleries. The contents relate, in the main, to his professional business as an artist and president of both the Manchester Academy of Fine Art and the Royal Cambrian Academy, but also to some matters of a personal nature.

Personalia

The series consists of biographical material, 1826-1912, material relating to the Whaite family, Bridge Street, Manchester, 1825-1879, and several items relating to membership of various societies to which H.Clarence Whaite belonged, 1869-1907.

Minutes

The file comprises minutes of the Royal Cambrian Academy, 1885-1912, together with notices of meetings and agendas, including minutes of general meetings, finance committee meetings, council meetings, etc.

Exhibition papers

The series comprises mainly exhibition circulars, 1882-1908, together with notices of exhibitions and a list of prices of pictures, with invitation cards to various exhibitions, 1883-1912. The file also contains details of art classes held at the Royal Cambrian Academy, 1889-1907.

Miscellaneous papers and press cuttings

The series comprises miscellaneous papers relating to the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, including regulations of the Academy, 1873, 1891; a list of members, 1870-1871; printed copies of the secretary's report and president's address, 1883; manuscript notes; invitations; a list of subscriptions towards the Clarence Whaite bust fund, and press cuttings, 1867-1912, relating to both the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts and the Manchester City Art Gallery.

Manchester Academy of Fine Arts

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