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Thanks Patrick Geddes for his letter dated 13 June. Discusses the financial requirements of turning the Outlook Tower into a Geographical Institute. Believes the new changes in the Education Code encompass all types of outdoor study, not just Nature Study. Offers his help with historical and geographical courses, although with some reservations as he is not a naturalist. Mentions Robert Smith and Grinling.

.1 Printed circular/letter from T. R. Marr (Secretary, the Outlook Tower), Edinburgh, advertising a conference on nature study. On reverse, draft motion on teaching nature study. 9 October 1899. Manuscript. 1 p.

.2 Sederunt at the above conference. 14 October 1899. Typescript. 1 p.

Printed. Also covering letter.

Relates to arrangements for Michael leaving accommodation in the Outlook Tower. Typescript.

Asks to be enrolled as a member of a new 'Synthetical Association' and suggests Patrick Geddes as president. Discusses the 'Edinburgh influence' on the growing insistence on the need for co-ordination and co-operation; describes the influence of the Outlook Tower ideas on the University Settlement at Manchester. Typescript.

Gives list of instructions and information relating to Outlook Tower activities.

Manuscript.

Lists members of committee. With notes on the School of Practical Method for Teachers and a course [at the Outlook Tower] to instruct in methods of teaching. Manuscript.