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GB 249 T-GED/9/2085 · Pièce · [c. 1901]
Fait partie 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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Letter from J. Stuart-Glennie to [ ]
GB 249 T-GED/9/2084 · Pièce · No date
Fait partie 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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GB 249 T-GED/9/614 · Pièce · 4 September 1905
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

First response to Geddes' criticisms of his recent work on a 'Law of Historical Intellectual Development' with reference to various historical works and referring to Victor Branford, Hume's 'Natural History of Religion', Sir James Frazer's 'Golden Bough', August Comte, [Cruik], [Tyler], Herbert Spencer, Mill and 'Messrs. Swinney and Beveridge'.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/527 · Pièce · 5 February 1904
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

His illness and difficulty in working. He hopes to write 'The Classification of the Sciences' and 'Outlines of a New Synthesis' before he 'drops'. The Rhind Trustees' scorn for his Arthurian ideas. His disappointment at not obtaining a Gifford Lectureship to the Edinburgh and Glasgow Chairs of History, and being able to revitalise Scottish Higher Education. His interest in the East and its importance to Europe. Remarks on Technical Education. Mention of Victor Branford. Discussion of the work of a Sociological Society without a proper historical outlook.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/528 · Pièce · 8 February 1904
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Congratulates Geddes on obtaining lecturing work in London. Discusses his views on sociology, with reference to Geddes' lectures and those of Dr. Edvard Alexander Westermarck, Martin White, Mr. Bryce, Mr. Bury. Reference to the book Geddes and J. Arthur Thomson are writing. Mention of August Weismann and Professor Maas. The letter ends with a diagram, akin to Geddes's thought machines, showing his view of where Sociology (or Politology) stands in his 'Classification of the Sciences'.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/504 · Pièce · 20 September 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to his failed application to the Carnegie Trust for a history fellowship. Describes his financial problems and proposals to allow him to continue his historical studies, including giving up Sandycroft. Disputes the assertion by Professors Flint and Thomson, and Principal Lang that they can exert no influence with the Carnegie Trust. Mention of Professor Sayce and Victor Branford.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/498 · Pièce · 15 August 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to his and Geddes' failure to secure funding from the Carnegie Trust. Criticism of the Carnegie and the Gifford Trustees. Discusses his proposal to establish a trust devoted to historical research. His work on 'The Laws of Man's History' and a more general work. Mention of Mr. Branford, Messrs. Newnes, Lucy M.J. Garnett and Dr. McCormick.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/502 · Pièce · 7 September 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to his failed application to the Carnegie Trust for a history fellowship. Encloses letter from Principal Lang (see T-GED9/499). Discusses his proposed actions to appeal the rejection of his application. Discusses his various theories, sets out his financial position and risk of losing his home on non-payment of the Mr. King's mortgage. Mentions Professor J. Arthur Thomson's visit to Geddes, Mr. Ross, Sir James G. Frazer (author of the 'Golden Bough').

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GB 249 T-GED/9/478 · Pièce · 1 June 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Enclosing a draft application to the Carnegie Trust [not extant] which he hopes will be signed by Principal Lang, Professor Flint, Sayce, and Bury (Lord Acton's successor at Cambridge) in relation to securing an inaugural lecture.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/489 · Pièce · 30 July 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Encloses a copy extract from a letter [extant] from Principal Lang and desires Geddes to use it to prevent bankruptcy and to encourage research. Principal Lang advises that the person with most influence on Mr Carnegie may be Mr Ross, the treasurer of the Carnegie Trust. Mention of Lord Balfour.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/491 · Pièce · 29 July 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Details a copy of a letter that Stuart-Glennie has sent to Principal Lang and Professor Flint in relation to his failed application for a Carnegie Fellowship in History. The copy letter outlines on which grounds the rejection of his application may be disputed. Discusses the concept of history as science, refers to Darwin's 'Origin of Species' and the sciences of evolution.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/476 · Pièce · 1 June 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

His application for a Fellowship in Historical Research from the Carnegie Trust. His financial difficulties and his proposal to apply directly to Andrew Carnegie or the Executive Trustees for additional help, at Victor Branford's suggestion. Mention of Dr. McCormick, Principal Lang, Professor Flint and Lord Balfour of Burleigh.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/480 · Pièce · 17 June 1903
Fait partie de Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to his application for a Carnegie fellowship in history. Encloses two copies [extant] of his printed application, and advises that he has sent four copies to Dr. McCormick, advises he will travel to Switzerland to recuperate.

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