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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’.

Two perspective views of the Hebrew University design.

From an unidentified publication.

'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

'[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.

'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.

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.

One reproduction of a drawing and two reproductions of photographs of a model of the design for the Hebrew University, printed on one sheet.

'Design for Hebrew University at Jerusalem'.

[Patrick Geddes and Frank Charles Mears.]

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

'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.

Plans of Scottish Zoological Garden, Edinburgh.

Patrick Geddes and Frank Charles Mears.

Various scales.

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

Preliminary investigations and plans for zoo at [Corstorphine, Edinburgh]. Mears gives some opinion on site and suggestions for housing animals. Mention of [Thomas] Whitson and [ ] Gillespie.

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.

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).

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