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.
Sem títuloRefers 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.
Sem títuloNotes on botany, Scottish history, sociology, city planning and Ireland.
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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.
Sem títuloRefers 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).
Sem títuloRefers 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.
Sem títuloCopy letter of a proposed exhibition on 'occupational' education at the Outlook Tower, and drafts.
Sem títuloMiss 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.
Sem títuloRelates 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.
Sem títuloConcerning the Outlook Tower's position with regard to the Training of Teachers Committee. Mention of Dr. Morgan. Incomplete.
Sem títuloRefers 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.
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