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GB 249 T-GED/9/1689 · Item · April 1930
Part of Patrick Geddes papers
  1. Letter from John Ross to Victor Branford.
    With reference to letter to Inspector of Taxes on Branford's behalf from Ross on subject of repayments and Le Play House Press. Encloses copy letter received from Inspector on matter.
    17 April 1930

  2. Enclosure referred to above.
    16 April 1930.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1695 · Item · 12 June 1930
Part of Patrick Geddes papers
  1. Letter from John Ross to Victor Branford.
    Branford's illness. Le Play House business. J. Arthur Thomson's recent 'honour'.
    London, 12 June 1930.

  2. Copy letter from J.P. Hughes (H.M. Inspector of Taxes) to John Ross.
    Le Play House business referred to above.
    London, 11 June 1930.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1728 · Item · 12 August 1930
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses a circular for the Victor Branford memorial. Mention of Hislop and Rigg; B. H. Binder; V. A. Malcolmson, members of Lazard Frères, the French- English Bankers; [ ] Brady; [Lord] Sandwich; Robert Fleming; [ ] Whigham; Sir Mackay Edgar; R. C. Norman; Lord Farringdon and Norman Engells.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1439 · Item · 20 May 1919
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Reference to Raymond Unwin and Royal Institute of British Architects in relation to 'plans'. Under heading 'Social Finance', Ross says that after discussions with Victor Branford, they have 'sufficient suggestions to form the framework of a book'. Will submit some ideas for Geddes's comments.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1397 · Item · 13 August 1917
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Expresses his condolences on the deaths of Anna and Alasdair Geddes. Discusses Geddes' Lucknow report and his own work on agricultural credit and social engineering. Mention of Leslie Scott, Inspector H. Adams and [David] Lloyd George. Refers to the 'New Series' and discussions with Victor Branford on Ross' contribution to it, and the finance of agriculture. Claims that it should be devoted to a higher place - not only neo-technic but geo-technic and [en]-psychic. Asks Geddes if he could expand his ideas on Forestry Insurance.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/43 · Item · 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.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1112 · Item · 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.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1115 · Item · 2 October 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Reference to terms of 500 year agreement on 'U. & C.' [University and City Association of London Ltd.] ground including Crosby Hall, and 80 year lease of 'T. & G.' [Town and Gown] building. Ross feels that Patrick Geddes's letter on subject is not specific enough in its details. Reference to a 'Civics Laboratory'. Mention of [Victor] Branford.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1120 · Item · 1 November 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

More specific details of financial state of University Hall, and specific terms which have to be met. Need for cash guarantees. Mention of [ ] White, [ ] Brady, [ ] Montague, [ ] Hellyer and Norman [Frippel].

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1095 · Item · 7 June 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Relating to financial and business transactions. Ross expresses regret at his feeling that he must resign (in what context is uncertain). Reference to N. B. and M. [North British and Marine], U. & C. A. [University and City Association of London Ltd.] and T. & G. [Town and Gown Association], Mention of Thomas Barnby Whitson, Andrew Herbertson and [J. Arthur] Thomson.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1113 · Item · 27 September 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

With further reference to financial and accommodation details of various properties in London. Ross believes that Patrick Geddes 'will have to be very careful about launching the Masque of Learning here' due to difficulties in making things known in the city without vast funding. Mention of J. Martin White and [ ] Brady. Reference to the state of Geddes's finances. Ross also suggests that 'synthetic ideas' of Patrick Geddes's should be expressed in concrete symbols and 'not by Diagrams on plane surfaces'.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant