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GB 249 T-GED/1/8/19/18 · Stuk · 13 December 1897
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to Coltbridge plans. Mention of McArthy and Watson. Mention of plans for farming at Crawford Bank, Lasswade. Comments on his dread of initiations of Geddes' schemes which he argues are founded on bonds in sympathy on Geddes' part and self-interest in others. His desire to see Geddes to take more trouble over the details of schemes at the outset so that they may be successful.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/676 · Stuk · 3 August 1906
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Business and administrative matters with reference to a fund to purchase furniture for a house at a university hall. Seeks Patrick Geddes' advice on two possible courses of action. Unfavourable remarks about the procrastination of Sir Arthur Rücker and Sir Edward Busk. Mention of Sir Thomas Barclay, Sir John Cockburn and [I.N.] Hellyer.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/681 · Stuk · 10 August 1906
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to an article in the 'Manchester Guardian' to which Ross confesses some alarm as to the effect of Geddes' statement. Discusses Rhodes decline to preside at a public meeting, with the full sympathy of Sir William Muir. Discussion of possible views of Turner, Muir and Co. Seeks clarification from Geddes on what he is now proposing with reference to revival of Colonial Halls Scheme.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/249 · Stuk · 7 November 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

On the need to return the signed Memorandum and Articles relating to the International Assembly Association business, failure to do so will result in asking the Town and Gown Association for finance. Mention of [ ] Howes, [ ] Higgs, Thomas R. Marr, [ ] Delvolvé, D.A. Campbell, D.H. Scott, W. Graham Kerr, E.H. Griffiths and H.H. Brindley. Notes by Patrick Geddes which form a list of actions and refers to Thomas Barnby Whitson.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/319 · Stuk · 13 September 1900
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Requests information and a time-frame for repayment of money lent, advising he is desperate straits for cash. Advises that he will not send out press copies in relation to International Exposition at Paris, 1900 and International Assembly and requests that Marr do it.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/43 · Stuk · 27 November 1914
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses the financial affairs of the University and City Association and the Town and Gown Association. Mentions Martin White's hostility to the Town and Gown Association. Discusses the Town Planning material at the Outlook Tower. Outlines the efforts of the University and City Association to gather material for a new Exhibit after the sinking of the ‘Clan Grant’ by establishing an Emergency Committee and spending funds.

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GB 249 T-GED/9/1112 · Stuk · 27 September 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

With further reference to above business. The possibility of holding fortnightly symposium at University Hall, London during winter. Ross outlines some provisional plans, as discussed with [Edward] McGegan and suggests topic of Social Finance. Asks if Geddes and Victor Branford might be available for such a symposium. Mention of [William Richard Lethaby] and reference to the Outlook Tower.

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