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Branford's descriptions of a visit to Rome, especially the new University City (Citta Universitaria) in Rome and the possibility of establishing a Sociological Institute there. Also mention of a new fruit and vegetable market; an agricultural co-operative bank; a working class quarter in the style of a garden-city; textile factories; the transformation of a street into an incipient 'Rue des Nations'; the Pincian gardens; Villa Medici; Ludovisi Quarter; International Institute of Agriculture; Mussolini; fascism in Italy; St. Peter's cathedral. Branford plans to use these observations in a lecture on 'Incipient Rome and its Region'. He suggests a town planning exhibition in Rome would be a modest beginning to 'a sociological mission to the Fascists'. Typescript with manuscript annotations.
La Colline, Territet, Switzerland.

Typescript corrected by V[ictor] Branford.

Paper on aims and structure of Rural Co-Partnership Housing Association by V.V. Branford, president. Other related papers are also included.

Typescript and manuscript.

Endorsed on reverse with some manuscript notes in pencil.

Thanks her for letter enclosing unspecified cutting from The Scotsman and a cheque for Outlook Tower subscription to the Sociological Society and asks if his subscription for the Outlook Tower is paid up. Mentions Dr. Muniston's work in Durham. Discusses a manuscript relating to the Northern College, and says he will restart quarterly issues of the Sociological Review. He is interested in the 'Blue Laides' [sic] and would like information. Typescript.

Attached, a paper endorsed 'Evolution in Life'. Typescript. 5 pp. No date.

Mentions the Indore Report and suggests the creation of a lantern slide show to promote the work Geddes is doing in India.

Acknowledges receipt of Thomas Barnby Whitson’s letter of the 20th of October. Details the conditions under Robert Fleming is willing to financially help the Town and Gown Association. Believes Lord Pentland and William Stowell Haldane should be approached for support as well. Mentions Mr. Banks and J.M. Barrie.

'The Arts in Relation to Applied Sociology'
'V.V B. May 9 1903'

'Sociological Diagrams' endorsed on the reverse in manuscript in pencil.

'The bottom of the crater of Bandai [ ] just after the eruption [ ] by V[ictor]. V[erasis]. B[ranford]'

Anon. [Victor Verasis Branford].

Title by [Patrick Geddes] in manuscript in blue crayon in bottom right corner.

With reference to the Chelsea Association and papers on Civics by Patrick Geddes especially 'Life Theory' and the work being done in the field.
Mention of Claude Bernard and Colonel Roberts. Reference to Branford's work on Havana.

A paper read at a meeting of the London Economic Club by V. Branford.