Showing 19 results

1. Encloses a letter from Patrick Geddes [extant], a statement of work by Geddes [not extant], a prospectus of University Hall, Chelsea [not extant], and an abstract of paper on town planning [not extant]. Asks recipients to forward the documents to the next person on the list of names on the letter.

2. Enclosed letter from Patrick Geddes, London, 26 October 1908.
   Expresses disappointment regarding the low attendance rate for the meetings regarding the Statement of work of the Outlook Tower. Outlines the main points from the minutes of the meetings. Proposes the creation of a Business Committee and of a General Committee. Refers to the University Hall, Chelsea, and the support the scheme received from the University of London. Mentions the project for 'Chelsea a Collegiate City' and the meeting with the mayor, councilors and local citizens. Believes a similar support as the one in London should be given in Edinburgh for the Outlook Tower and the regeneration of the Royal Mile. (Pages are missing).

3. Copy letter from Patrick Geddes, London, 26 October 1908.
   Copy of the first page of the enclosed letter no.2. (Pages are missing).

Plans of Scottish Zoological Garden, Edinburgh.

Patrick Geddes and Frank Charles Mears.

Various scales.

Refers to Japan and their town planning methods. Suggests that 'some sociologically minded person' should travel there to study their methods.

Details of arrangements for City and Town Planning Exhibitions when held in Edinburgh. Gives list of prospective helpers; programme details; exhibits; lectures to be held and arrangements for various committees.

'The University of Jerusalem: general plan showing main departments'
'Prof. P. Geddes F. C. Mears December 1919'

Scale: 1:500

From 'The Architect, June 11th, 1920'.

Annotated in manuscript in pencil and coloured (crayon).

Notes by Patrick Geddes in manuscript in pencil on the reverse.

Two small architectural sketches on the reverse.

Two perspective views of the Hebrew University design.

From an unidentified publication.

Refers to a scheme of the development of Edinburgh and Mears wishes to work on the architectural aspects of it. Refers to 'Slaughter's model school' and to Cannonball House. Includes a sketch of section of Royal Mile. Mentions Schultz.

A ‘dispute’ involving Mears, Geddes, Dr. [Magnes] and Professor Brodetsky, involving the R[oyal] I[nsitute of] B[ritish] A[rchitects]. Reference to Mears’ losing all those perspectives in the recesses of London University’.

'University of Jerusalem. Balfour-Einstein Institute. Rough sketch from South'
'F C Mears Architect June 1925'

Two sheets with plans and sections of the design.

'University of Jerusalem. Proposed Building for National Library'
'Prof. P. Geddes and F. C. Mears, Architect. Outlook Tower, Edinburgh, October 1925'

Scale: 1:200

Perspective drawing of a building for the University of Indore.

'Theatre' endorsed in manuscript in pencil in bottom margin.

'F.C. Mears Architect Edinburgh April 1920'

'for [ ] Indore Report by Prof. P. Geddes' endorsed on the reverse in manuscript in pencil.

Traces of former backing on reverse.

'Killester Garden Village near Dublin 3 Room Bungalow Type - ('A')/2'
'F. C. Mears, Architect, 4 Forrest Road, Edinburgh July 18th 1921'

Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet

'(2nd [print])' endorsed bottom right corner.

'[C]ivic Museum and Outlook Tower For An American City.'

'P. Geddes' signed in manuscript in pencil in bottom margin.

'F. C. Mears. Architect. Edinburgh 1923.' endorsed in bottom margin.

Frank Charles Mears for Patrick Geddes.

Reproduction of a photograph.

'Ainslie Place from Glenfinlas Street'
'Photo: F.C. Mears'

From an unidentified publication.

On the reverse, text referring to architecture in Edinburgh.

With further reference to proposed Edinburgh Zoo. Proposed animals and facilities. Includes list of ‘Gifts of Probable Loans or Gifts of Stock’ to Zoo.