Discusses the method of the University Extension Scheme and how it works. Mentions professor Stuart and Richard Green Moulton. Robert Davies Roberts is also sending a set of circulars and other documents related to the Scheme (not extant).
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistRobert Davies Roberts expresses admiration for Patrick Geddes’ idea about having an inter-university Extension Scheme in Scotland. Further discusses the Extension Movement and encloses a pamphlet by Richard Green Moulton [not extant]. Written on headed paper ‘Clare College, Cambridge’, which is scored out. The name Aberystwyth, Wales, is also scored out.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistDiscussion on the Course Extension Lectures and success of one of the lectures, where tickets sols out and audience numbers exceeded all expectations. Mentions the Course for Technical Instruction in Galashiels.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistRobert Davies Roberts is sending a circular in which he suggested some corrections [not extant]. Discusses the Extension Scheme courses, lectures, and student fees. Mentions Richard Green Moulton.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistRegrets to inform the Thomas R. Marr that the Gilchrist Educational Trust Trustees did not renew the grant for the Edinburgh Summer Meeting.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistDiscusses the application for a grant for the next Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Informs Thomas R. Marr that the Trustees have fixed another meeting to discuss awarding grants and advises that due to a lower income in the previous year, the Trustees might not award grants for the present year.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistRobert Davies Roberts extends an invitation for a meeting on 21 May 1908 concerning the London Pageant of 1909 organised by the London University Extension Board. The meeting will discuss the suggestion of the Historical Committee of the London Pageant (1909) to arrange historical lectures in various boroughs of London on the history of the city and its relation to the history of the nation. The meeting will also address the opportunities the University of London offers through its University Extension Scheme. Municipal authorities, mayors of all boroughs and members of the Extension of University Teaching were also invited. Mentions H.J. Mackinder, Lord Avebury, Lord Milner, Lord Shuttleworth, Lord Bishop of Stepney, Canon Barnett.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistInforms him of Branford's proposal of Taylor as his replacement. Discusses titles for 'Battersea classes'. London. Typescript.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationist