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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/76 · Piece · 4 December 1920
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Suggests Miss Ritchie should start preparations for the British Association’s visit to Edinburgh in September 1921. Attaches a newspaper cutting [extant] relating to preparations for the British Association’s visit.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/75 · Piece · 28 April 1915
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ two letters, one from Bombay and the other from P.& O. ship and dated 25 April. Informs Geddes that Ramsay Lodge had been taken as a school for young officers, bringing in a constant monthly income. Discusses the University Halls accounts and is overall more hopeful regarding the financial situation of the Town and Gown Association.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/74 · Piece · 25 March 1915
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Informs Patrick Geddes of the serious financial difficulties the Town and Gown University Halls are facing due to the war and recommends the liquidation of the Association. Thoughts on the war, economy, education and political situation. Mentions Miss Smith of St. Giles University Hall, Lord Pentland, and Haldane.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1186 · Item · 10 February 1913
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

The establishment of Zoological Gardens at Corstorphine. Mention of Mr. Mears; Dr. Chalmers Mitchell, Lord Salvesen; Cossar Ewart; the Edinburgh Nurserymen, [ ] Downie and [ ] Laird; the Ladies School of Gardening; the Munich Zoo. Geddes may be requested to write a report on the feasibility of the project.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/31/30 · Piece · 16 March 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Expresses his appreciation for the ‘Masque of Learning’, mentions its educational value and great public and financial success. Thanks Patrick Geddes, Anna Geddes and the members of the Outlook Tower who organised it. Informs Geddes that many former residents of the University Hall have sent letters of appreciation to be read at the Hall Dinner.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/56 · Piece · 4 January 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Asks for Patrick Geddes’ views on moving forward at the next Meeting of the Town and Gown Association. Discusses his reconstruction proposal for the Association and compares it to the one of his colleague, Mr. Methuen. Mentions Dowell’s report on the property market for 1911 and the current property prices in Edinburgh.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/58 · Piece · 12 January 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknoeledges receipt of Patrick Geddes' letter. Agrees with Geddes’ suggestion to extend the University Halls and purchase new property. Suggests acquiring property in other parts of the city in order to attract more diverse tenants, such as lawyers, accountants, architects and advocates.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant