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GB 249 T-GED/1/8/6/16 · Item · 5 December 1896
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses the 'women of Turkey' in relation to the theory of the origin of matriarchy and in relation to the Armenian refugee problem. Refers to Lucy Garnett. Describes the 'folk-life' of Turkey and suggests that Geddes will face many challenges with his Cyprus plans.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/200 · Item · 1 October 1898
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Regarding his grand scheme for a 'Laws of Man's History' which he has had to abandon in favour of 'Kosmos: Outlines of the Ultimate Factors of Evolution, Principles of Method and Laws of History'. In discussing the state of his pension he mentions Professor Sayce and Mr. Henley. of Burns & Co. Outlines his thoughts on the 'coming revolution'.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/206 · Item · 2 December 1898
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Response to Patrick Geddes's letter of 17 November 1898. Regrets Geddes's inability to call on him in January to discuss Geddes's criticism of Stuart-Glennie's theory on 'The Ultimate Factors of Evolution, Principles of Methods and Laws of History'. Mention of [Herbert] Spencer and [Michael] Faraday.

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Letter from J. Stuart-Glennie to [ ]
GB 249 T-GED/9/2084 · Item · No date
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers
  1. Letter from J. Stuart-Glennie to [ ].
    His opinion of the 'New Oxford School’ of historical studies as seen in the chairs of history at Edinburgh and Glasgow. Mention of [Marce] Stephens and Sir W. W. Hunter's 'Bengal MS Records'.

  2. Attached pencil notes on historiography.

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Letter from J. Stuart-Glennie to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/2085 · Item · [c. 1901]
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

His failure to obtain a lectureship at St. Andrews and his hopes for Edinburgh. Remarks on the recipient's 'Report on Museums and Exhibits'. His belief in the need for 'an Historical Museum illustrating synchronous developments in definite historical periods'. Incomplete.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/246 · Item · 24 October 1899
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Remarks on failure to obtain a Gifford Lectureship at [St. Andrews University]. Advocates a ‘Kosmian Brotherhood’. Discusses the Paris International Assembly, his forthcoming book and Geddes’ proposed visit to America. He hopes to publish soon his ‘Historical Institute’ which might influence the ‘New London University’ to establish a chair of general history. Mention of Mr. Balfour, Lord Rayleigh, Professor Sayce and Professor Seth. Mentions his financial constraints.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/342 · Item · 23 May 1901
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses his application to the Carnegie Trust for a Historical Fellowship, the place of history in university reorganisation and the new universities, Carnegie endowment to the Scottish Universities, his research relating to ethnology, folklore, the process of thought, the unity of civilisation and theories of evolution. Reference to Adam Smith, David Hume and [ ] Miller. Mention of Professor Sayce, Mr Bryce Morley and Mr. Bryce. Complains of reduced payment received from 'International Monthly' for an article in its April edition.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/352 · Item · 14 June 1901
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Application to the Carnegie Trust; possibility of using such funds for the endowment of a chair or series of chairs of General History or Sociology. Mention of enclosed letter from Professor Flint [not extant]. Proposed lectures on the Arthurian period. A proposed paper on 'Marriage Institutions and Racial Evolution' for the British Association. Accommodation in Glasgow. A [Panceltic] Congress in August.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/364 · Item · 2 October 1901
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Regarding Stuart-Glennie's claim to the Gifford lectureship at the University of St. Andrews and his publishing difficulties, advises an article 'Magic, Religion and Science' has been published in the Times. Commentary on the politics of Scottish academia. Mention of Professor [J. Arthur] Thomson, Professor Ritchie, Professor Knight, Professor [Reany], Professor [Herbless], Professor Flint, Professor Jones in relation to the Gifford Lectureship. Mentions , [ ] Knowles, W.L. Courtney, Andrew Lang, Dr Fraser in relation to publishing. Has written notes on a museum of Scottish History as requested. Advises of his lecture plans to be provided to
Dr Christison for the Rhind lectures on Scottish History. Discusses Geddes' guarantors and highlights James Templeton and John Stewart Templeton of Knockberry.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/365 · Item · 2 October 1901
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Thanks him for his trouble in his support of Stuart-Glennie's claim to the Gifford lectureship at the University of St. Andrews. Explains his idea for a new method of studying History as ‘a Science of Evolution’. Mentions of Ludwig Gumplowicz, Professor Sayce, Sir James G. Frazer and Professor Ritchie.

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