Relates to arrangements for Michael leaving accommodation in the Outlook Tower. Typescript.
Sin títuloAsks 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.
Sin títuloAcknowledges receipt of the letter of the 11th of November and 12th July. Discusses the rent arrears for the Outlook Tower, the costs for the development of the Tower paid by himself and the Town and Gown Association. Explains the rent was not paid on time due to all the earning from the Tower being spent on equipment. States he had no further implication in the matter for nine years. Informs the secretaries he cannot pay the sum and was not aware of Patrick Geddes’ initiative of the Summer Meetings taking place in the Tower.
Sin títuloSix photographs, one postcard and one reproduction of a photograph of notable buildings and views at Cologne, mounted on one sheet.
- 'Bridge of Boats at Cologne.'; 'Phot by Frith'; reproduction of a photograph; [Francis Frith]
- Photograph of a street with an adjacent open green space; 7.5x 10 cm
- Photograph of newly planted trees bordering a road; 10 x 7.2 cm
- Photograph of a park and a tree-lined street outside the city walls; 26.6 x 20.9 cm
- 'Das Rathaus Coeln'; endorsed '110'; 21.9 x 28 cm
- Photograph of two adjacent squares with ponds and newly planted trees, probably in Kőln-Neustadt; 'T. R. Marr' signed on the reverse in pencil bottom right corner; 26.9 x 21.1 cm
- 'Salierring, Kőln Neustadt' title in manuscript in pencil on the reverse; photograph of residential tenement buildings with small gardens in front of the houses; 26.8 x 20.3 cm
- 'Der Altmarkt Gruß aus Kőln'; 'Rőmmler & Jonas Dresden, 1898'; endorsed '812'; postcard
Anon., T[homas] R[ ] Marr; [Francis] Frith.
'Cologne: views of' endorsed on reverse in crayon.
Sin títuloWith reference to Edmund Wilson, 'prime mover in the foundation of the Leeds Industrial Dwellings Co. Ltd.' Marr gives details of aims of Company and asks for a published account of Town and Gown Association operations as he feels that this would be invaluable to the work in Leeds. Asks Patrick Geddes to write if he is free, if not to write to J. Arthur Thomson or Victor Branford and ask them to do so.
Sin títuloRefers to the 'Co-op International Alliance' described as 'an important "Garden City" conference'. Mention of 'McCormick's things'. Reference to position of Outlook Tower being not 'very bright'. Recommends Geddes to appoint a 'business man' to deal with the business affairs of the Outlook Tower. Mentions Institute of Geography.
Sin títuloAcknowledges receipt for payment received. Delvolvés plans for the Paris Exposition which are to go to Octave Greard, Louis Liard and Leon Bourgeois. His attempts to find accommodation and conference space at Exposition. Remarks on position in relation to Transvaal, requests news of the 'Nature Study Conference'.
Sin títuloRefers to the 'Cult of the Beautiful' conference and its meetings. Discusses city improvement ideas, German towns, and mentions the 'Beautiful Oldham' and 'Beautiful Warrington' Societies. Marr's reaction to Geddes's criticism of a scheme; sees him as 'the true prophet'. Suggests that Patrick Geddes contact the Rowntrees at York. Remarks on the state of housing in Dundee with reference to mill owners Baxter Brothers & Co., Ltd., J. & A.D. Grimond, Ltd., and Sir Reginald Ogilvie. Refers to Public Health Acts and development of tenant co-partnership schemes.
Sin títuloMarr unable ‘to do anything for [Gopal G.] Advani’. Marr gives financial details of tax and property payments. Money still owed on the Indian College buildings.
Sin títuloLists 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.
Sin títuloGives list of instructions and information relating to Outlook Tower activities.
Sin títuloThanks 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.
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