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Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementThanks 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 SettlementAcknowledges 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.
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 SettlementPrinted. Also covering letter.
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 SettlementAsks 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.
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 SettlementManuscript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement