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H. Clarence Whaite and Lily F. Whaite papers Series
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Membership lists

The series comprises membership lists of the Royal Cambrian Academy, from 1885 to 1912, together with a manuscript copy of the rules of procedure in council and committee meetings, and printed copies of the rules as altered, approved and adopted, 1887.

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.

Letters from the Royal Cambrian Academy

The series consists of letters to H. Clarence Whaite, 1883-1912, as president of the Royal Cambrian Academy (RCA), and reflect the day to day running of the academy, including letters relating to the organising of exhibitions, election of members, building matters, the formation of the Academy's Art Union lottery for pictures, etc.

Letters from the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts

The file comprises mainly routine letters to H. Clarence Whaite, 1871-1912, from officers and members of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA), including letters relating to subscriptions due; notification of exhibitions to be held; lists of members eligible for nomination to offices; and letters relating to council meetings.

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.

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.

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.

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