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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/28/2 · Piece · 8 August 1908
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Miss J.W. Home discusses the proposal of the Education Sub-Committee of the Outlook Tower to organise an exhibition on 'occupational' education. Miss Home mentions the ‘Nature-Study’ Movement which encourages children to come into ‘more direct and intimate contact with the world around him’. Although efforts have already been taken into this direction, The Committee feels the need for coordination between various institutions. 3 copies.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/7/10/15 · Item · 8 August 1908
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Relates to proposed exhibition on Occupational Education. Explains some of the ideas behind it, and suggests a guarantee of some funds would be necessary to justify making the attempt at the exhibition. Typescript.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/2118B · Item · No date
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Concerning the Outlook Tower's position with regard to the Training of Teachers Committee. Mention of Dr. Morgan. Incomplete.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/814 · Item · 15 December 1907
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to city planning in Edinburgh and the possibility of a joint committee of the Outlook Tower and the Edinburgh School of Sociology to map of open spaces in Edinburgh. Mentions Miss Home's father's map of remains of city and a future survey of city by Patrick Geddes on the lines of his Dunfermline Report. Mentions Miss Mabel Christian Forbes, Miss Jardine, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. D.C. Gracie.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/821 · Item · 24 February 1908
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to work done by the Edinburgh School of Sociology with relevance to city survey of edinburgh: survey of inns and hostelries by Miss Mabel Christian Forbes and Miss Jardine; survey of canal basin; Miss Homes's father's survey of historical and architectural remains; survey of open spaces and educational institutions of the city.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/813 · Item · 15 December 1907
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to the attitude of the Edinburgh School of Sociology of which Miss Home is Vice-President. Mentions Dreoilin Eleanor Podmore and Mr. D.C. Gracie. Encloses a letter from Mr. Gracie and a report from The Scotsman of 'Open Spaces Conferences' (both not extant).

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/2118A · Item · No date
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to literature connected with the Outlook Tower. Gives a list of titles of articles and journals. Mention of the London Sociological Society. Reference to Mr. McLean and Mr. McGegan. Incomplete.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/458 · Item · 23 March 1903
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Advises that Dr. John Marshall is sympathetic to Patrick Geddes' Outlook Tower and will use his influence where possible. Dr. Marshall seeks further information on its activity and wishes to visit. Discusses the summer school executive committee and Home's express wish not to undertake any financial responsibility but will support with work in kind.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes
GB 249 T-GED/9/574 · Item · 21 November 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme for Calton Hill with mention of John Marshall, rector of the Royal High School. Refers to plans not returned by Mr Campbell, with mention of Miss Hardy. Mention of Patrick Geddes having lost his coat.

Home, J.W., fl. 1903-1908, secretary to Patrick Geddes