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GB 249 T-GED/1/3/4 · 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Bundle of 9 files, containing 189 ff. Contains a range of photographic prints, plans and illustrations which were commissioned or drawn by Patrick Geddes during his survey of Dunfermline or included in the 1904 report 'City Development: a study of parks, gardens and culture-institutes' which was commissioned by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust. Geddes' proposals were never adopted by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust but the report is considered to be one of Geddes' most influential early urban planning works.

Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner
GB 249 T-GED/1/3/4/4 · File · 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Copy illustrations, plans, sections and elevations of proposed new structures or proposed revised structures to be situated in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline. These are included as illustrations in Geddes' report to the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, 'City Development: a study of parks, gardens and culture-institutes', (1904).

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/562 · Item · 9 September 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Advises that a photograph and tracing are enclosed [not extant] relating to the proposed construction of a gallery at Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Mentions that Baillie Andrew Cowan Telfer is opposed to alterations of the High School. Discusses the merits and constraints of his plans. Mentions the Usher Hall.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/554 · Item · 30 August 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to an enclosed rough tracing [not extant] of a prospective scheme for a group of buildings in the environs of the High School and Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Requests advice from Geddes on the format of submissions, requests comments and advises he will work up some finished drawings.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/566 · Item · 30 September 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme. Suggestion that plan should be placed before Scottish Secretary. Refers to Andrew Carnegie and the possibility of acquiring a contribution of about £100,000 from him.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/569 · Item · 11 October 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme and to Aitken's meeting with John Marshall, rector of the Royal High School. Discusses proposed plans and how to approach Andrew Carnegie for support. Mentions John Ross, Mr Robertson, and Mr Morrison. Includes diagram.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/565 · Item · 23 September 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Advises that he has sent Patrick Geddes two plans and a perspective [not extant] with plans of a suggested new National Gallery, composed in relation to the High School of Edinburgh. Discusses the merits and limitations of the design. Advises news cutting from the 'Evening News' enclosed [not extant].

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/567 · Item · 5 October 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme. Discusses proposed plans, the position of the entrance, includes a diagram. Questions the wisdom of publishing ideas before attempting to secure the building and project funding. Mention of John Ross, Andrew Carnegie, Gerard Baldwin Brown, and Robert Rowand Anderson.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/629 · Item · 23 December 1905
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses a new artwork, and arrangements for its transfer to the Outlook Tower. Advises he has completed a design for the Peace Palace at the Hague in connection with a competition, he will look to work with a London architect. Expresses his reservations around the National Gallery project and that he wishes to recall the plans with the advent of the new [Liberal] government.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect