[Frederick Clarke ] Typed Testimonial Signed by Sir Frederick Clarke, Professor of Education, University of London, supporting H. Clarence Whaite's application for the post of HM Inspector of Art, with covering letter.

Published by Both items on University of London Institute of Education letterheads. The testimonial dated 10 August and the letter dated 12 August 1937, 1937

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Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United KingdomRichard M. Ford Ltd

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Whaite was first cousin twice removed of his more famous namesake. He was himself an excellent artist and teacher, and there is a large collection of his work at the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester. LETTER: 1p., 4to. Fair, on lightly-aged and creased paper. He begins: 'I am just trying to get away for a short holiday, so I have crafted your testimonial at once. [.] We should miss you badly if it should so happen that you left us, but that consideration need not stand in the way of my offering you the heartiest good wishes for your success.' TESTIMONIAL: 1p., foolscap 8vo. Fair, on lightly aged and creased paper. 'Mr. Whaite is at present in responsible charge of all training of teachers in Art at the Institute of Education. [.] Mr. Whaite has done excellent work. He has won the confidence and respect of students both as teacher and as artist. [.] He has been most assiduous in the supervision of the school practice ofhis students, though the work has become increasingly burdensome. [.] I should, indeed, be sorry to lose his very valuable services, but I gladly recognize that his qualities and experience amply justify the application he is making.' With typed copy. From the Whaite papers. …

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Title
[Frederick Clarke ] Typed Testimonial Signed by Sir Frederick Clarke, Professor of Education, University of London, supporting H. Clarence Whaite's application for the post of HM Inspector of Art, with covering letter.
Author
Sir Frederick Clarke (1880-1952), Professor of Education, University of London; Director, Institute of Education, Oxford [H. Clarence Whaite (1895-1978), Head of Art Department, London Institute]
Publisher
Both items on University of London Institute of Education letterheads. The testimonial dated 10 August and the letter dated 12 August 1937
Publication year
1937

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Private premises. Autographs, manuscripts and archives on any subject. Particular interest in publishing and bookselling history. Occasional catalogues. Company number: 03785276

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