He is glad the Town and Gown problem has been solved; agrees to transfer his advance into investment in debentures.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistPossibly relating to a joint publication with Patrick Geddes. Manuscript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistRegarding the book's preface.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistA press review by J. Arthur Thomson, by unspecified journal.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistTypescript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistManuscript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistReprinted from Popular Science Monthly.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistIncludes draft of a review or article based on John Middleton Murray's God, Being an Introduction to the Science of Metabiology (1929). Manuscript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistOutlines that ten introductory lectures on the 'Study of Cities' are required for publication, with line illustrations only. Confirms that G. H. Perris will follow up with an agreement. Comments on Patrick Geddes' evolution syllabus and upcoming biological symposium. Suggests that they should write an essay or paper. Envelope extant and included.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistSeeks help from Patrick Geddes in securing authors, asks to secure the 'Evolution of Cities' or an 'Introduction to Sociology' in conjunction with Victor Branford. Mentions enclosures sent to MacDougall and discusses a situation involving lawyers and children.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistWrites about his failure to secure an author for 'Evolution', advises he is to meet with Ray Lankester. Encourages Patrick Geddes to commit to writing a joint book on the subject of evolution.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistTopics of lectures include: 'Making of seeds', 'Scattering of seeds', 'Life of seeds', 'Chemistry of seeds' and related questions [by J. A. Thomson]. Manuscript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologist