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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/9/614 · Item · 4 September 1905
Parte 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/9/489 · Item · 30 July 1903
Parte 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 · Item · 29 July 1903
Parte 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/9/498 · Item · 15 August 1903
Parte 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 · Item · 7 September 1903
Parte 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/9/527 · Item · 5 February 1904
Parte 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 · Item · 8 February 1904
Parte 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/9/469 · Item · 8 May 1903
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to his application for a Research Fellowship in History funded by the Washington Carnegie Institution and his concern that Dr McCormick will have the chief practical voice in determining who shall be awarded the fellowship. Mentions Victor Branford, Professor Flint, Principal Lang, Sir W. Turner, Dr. M. Hay, and Professor J. Arthur Thomson.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/478 · Item · 1 June 1903
Parte 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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