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Handwritten draft and instruction for Whitson & Methven by Patrick Geddes, advertisement to be placed in the Scotsman newspaper, relating to the sale or feu of property at Ramsay Garden Terrace for the purpose of erecting one-storey range of educational buildings. Rear of page shows pencil drawing of unspecified architectural structure.

Outlines Patrick Geddes's proposal that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust. Mentions Mr. Greard, Mr. Liard, Mr. Herbette, Mr. Duclaux, Mr. Friedel, and Professor Wilson. Dated 12th and 13th July 1901. 2 copies.

1. Amendment to Mr. K. Natarajan’s motion by Mr. D.G. Dalvi, fl. January 1920.

2. Letter from Patrick Geddes, Department of Sociology and Civics, University of Bombay, to the Vice-Chancellor and Members of the Senate, University of Bombay, 30 January 1920.
   Patrick Geddes reports on the selection, by himself and Mr. K. Natarajan, of an assistant professor of Sociology at Bombay University. Advocates for Mr. Perwani to continue his work as Assistant Professor of Sociology in the place of Mr. K. Natarajan. Refers to the amendment by Mr. D.G. Dalvi to Mr. K. Natarajan’s motion.

3. Report by Patrick Geddes on two applications from Mr. Swaminathan and Mr. M.C. Chaterjee for the post of Assistant professor of Sociology and Civics at the University of Bombay, fl. February 1920.

4. Report by Patrick Geddes on an application from Mr. H.S. Stark for the post of Assistant professor of Sociology and Civics at the University of Bombay, 11 March 1920.

Patrick Geddes regrets the low attendance rate and small financial gains of a recent course of the University Extension Scheme organised by himself. Discusses the reasons for this and hopes the situation will improve.

1. Patrick Geddes sends a copy of the syllabus of lectures and practical work in Nature Study [not extant]. Expresses his opinion on the structure of the future courses on Nature Study. Would like to consult John Struthers regarding the development of the Outlook Tower as a centre for Nature Study. Mentions Mr.Mackay, Maurice Paterson, Professor Jackman and Mr. John Duncan. Encloses a copy letter [extant] he has sent to Maurice Paterson.

2. Copy letter from Patrick Geddes, University College, Dundee, to Maurice Paterson, Rector, Moray House Training College, Edinburgh.
   Encloses a letter addressed to John Struthers with the same date [extant]. Would like to discuss the Nature Study courses. Mentions the development of the Outlook Tower as a centre for Nature Study.

Explains he did not wish to criticise him and regrets having caused this impression. Mentions John Struthers. Wishes to meet and discuss his ideas regarding courses for teachers.

Patrick Geddes expresses his concern regarding the rise of arrears. Geddes doesn't believe it is necessary for him to attend the meeting of the Town and Gown Association, and will send a proxy. Discusses the Town and Gown accounts, Crosby Hall and the state of the accounts. Mentions Sir William Dunn, Miss Jane Hay, Sir William Collins and Lord Rosebery.

Handwritten notes by Patrick Geddes on a blank paper listing two columns of names, including Lady Downes, Owen MacKenzie, Barlow, St. Davids, Miss Macleod, Mrs Montagu, John Burns and Lord pentland.

Asks Professor Alexander Crum Brown to approve and extend a list of names suggested by Mr. Auldjo Jamieson, Baillie Pollard and himself to receive invitations for the meeting to be held that Friday, 27 January 1899. Asks for Crum Brown’s approval of the invitations.

Notes by Patrick Geddes on Chelsea Hall on a paper headed ‘University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, More’s Garden, Cheyne Walk’.

Confirms receipt of diagrams sent from Charles Staniland Wake. Advises that he must delay thinking on them and the subject of graphics until December due to other commitments and will write thereafter.

Informs John Ross that Raymond Unwin and Thomas Adam showed interest in Charles Robert Ashbee’s Universities and Colleges Exhibition. Mentions the difficulty indicated by John Lea and encloses a copy of Lea’s letter. Believes a collaboration between the ‘Cities and Town Planning’ and Charles Robert Ashbee’s Exhibition would be beneficial. Indicates his own initial plan of the Exhibition could be adjusted in the event of such a collaboration. Encloses copy of letter to Ashbee [extant].

Patrick Geddes advocates the need for strong protest against the destruction of the University of Louvain by German forces. Geddes argues for the joint international effort of universities from various countries and encourages the Earl of Aberdeen to use the power of his status to this effect.

Discusses the Congress of Universities at Oxford and supports a collaboration between University and City as proposed by Dr. Mackichan’s in his report.

Acknowledges receipt of note and enclosures [not extant]. Discusses attempts to publish in USA, attempts to find a buyer for 'Evergreen' and 'Celtica' stock. Requests removal of cartography from subject matters to be presented to publishers. Alludes to the programming of exhibitions in America, St. Louis or Pittsburg.