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.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementRecounts his passage to and travelling through Norway examining botanical specimens, some comparison with Scottish flora and fauna. He travelled with another botanist, Smith, and some zoologists. Invites Geddes to call when he returns to Dundee in September. States photographs enclosed [not extant].
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementManuscript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementRelates to arrangements for Michael leaving accommodation in the Outlook Tower. Typescript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementLists 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.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementAsks if it is possible to plan a 'school of commerce' for the next winter. Manuscript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementManuscript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementReference to International Syndicate and its arrangements; the growing popularity of the Current Events Clubs and the possibility of promoting the Tower Classification; Patrick Geddes's Scheme of 'an Outlook Tower bookcase'. Mentions [John] Ross's work at the Passmore Edwards. Marr suggests application of idea with newspaper cuttings and notes on current events being produced for libraries and schools. Possibility of arrangements with Educational Supply Association, Messrs. Nelson, publishers, and the Library Bureau, in order to create reference tool for librarians and libraries. Includes sketch by T.R. Marr of proposed bookcase.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementSix 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.
Frith, Francis, 1822-1898, photographer and publisherAcknowledges 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'.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementGives list of instructions and information relating to Outlook Tower activities.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement.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.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementWith reference to Marr's efforts to obtain accommodation, conference space and finance for Paris Exposition, and requests payment of salaries. Gives details of alternative sites. Personal references to M. Delvolvé, Choublier [ ] Millerand, Picard, [Edward] McGegan and [John] Ross.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementRemarks on benefit of sympathisers found within the British Association. With reference to practical and administrative arrangements for Paris Exposition. Marr lists necessary tasks to be carried out in London and Paris. Stresses necessity of 'draft prospectus' being finished. Reference to 'The British and American Assembly' being 'a big thing - big enough to frighten us'. In Marr's view, there is a need for Patrick Geddes to be aware of 'a distinct recognition of our own limitations'. Reference to [John] Ross.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement