Gives notice of an exhibition of Geographical Historical and Pictorial Studies of War.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesSympathy to Patrick Geddes on the death of Victor V. Branford. Memories of his work with Geddes over period of years. Describes his death as 'a very great blank in the "Geddesien" world' [sic]. Comments on possible disagreement between F[rank] C. M[ears] and T[homas] B. W[hitson] à propos the proposed National Library sites in Edinburgh. Mention of Mabel Barker and Dorothy Cressman (née Loch).
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Letter thanking Geddes for his congratulations on her husband's election as Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Describes election. States that someone had commented that it was a great day for the Outlook Tower. Reference to helpers at Outlook Tower: Miss MacDonald and Constance Wyer. Gives details of a busy social life: lecture by J. Arthur Thomson; meeting of Drama Festival Group at Outlook Tower; dining with Frank and Norah Mears; news of Whitson children. Hopes that Lillian Geddes has fully recovered.
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Enclosed, a photograph of Thomas B. Whitson.
A detailed criticism of the work and objectives of the I.I.B. at Brussels, run by Paul Otlet and [ ] Masure. [The I.I.B. is probably synonymous with Otlet’s ‘Mundaneum’ or world centre for the organisation of knowledge.] Its work in relation to the Outlook Tower and the ideas of Godfrey Blount. Mention of Miss [Constance] Wyer, Mr. Ball, Mrs. Branford and Colonel Trench.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesTown and Gown Association and Outlook Tower business. Suggestions for economies and reorganisation. Mention of [Frank C. Mears], Dr Blaikie, Dr. Brock, Constance [ ], Miss [Mabel] Barker. References to Patrick Geddes’s Belgian plans. Also copy of a letter to Miss Forbes from T[homas] B. Whitson, with details of a reduction in student numbers since the War.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesAwaiting news about ‘Master Spencer’. Red Cross Ships have been sent from Valparaiso. Captain Farquhar RN is keeping them informed. Mention of Marion [ ] and Edward [ ].
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesNews that the Monmouth has been beached. The other ships involved in the engagement with the German Fleet in the Pacific are the Canopus, Good Hope and Glasgow. Mention of Captain Grant RN, Lady Hughan, Mrs. W. R. Dickson, Mrs. Gray Muir, Miss Mary C Forbes. Also mentioned are the HMS Tiger the Ocean liner Otranto and the German ship [Emden].
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesTells Norah Mears she will do everything she can for the Masque and ask the President of the Society to mention it at the next meeting. However, she does not think the B.E.S.S. Society could take up a section of the Masque, especially if it is not connected to the objectives of the Society. Sends Norah a report [not extant] on the members of the Society, so she can better understand who they are.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesThought diagrams. Discussion as to whether ‘Hunter-folk’ or ‘Shepherd-folk’ were the first to evolve.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesPersonal. The Jardines at Daljarrock. Description of a Kirl (Candlestick). A mill near Burntisland powered by the tide.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesShe declines work at the Outlook Tower. She explains her admiration for Dr. Brock's work and wishes the Outlook Tower success. She agrees to provide information on the Outlook Tower relating to the period of her work there, 1899-1916.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesAgrees to take on rent responsibility for the next year at the Outlook Tower and strongly advises against launching a memorial appeal for Sir Patrick Geddes because of the disappointing result of other recent appeals.
Whitson, Mabel Christian, d. 1971, née ForbesMable Christian Forbes is glad to read about the success of the Masque in a newspaper article in the ‘Nation’. Hopes the Masque was both an artistic and financial success. Describes Tunis and North Africa. Mentions Anna Geddes.
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