Recounts his passage to and travelling through Norway examining botanical specimens, some comparison with Scottish flora and fauna. He travelled with another botanist, Smith, and some zoologists. Invites Geddes to call when he returns to Dundee in September. States photographs enclosed [not extant].
Sem títuloRefers to the 'Cult of the Beautiful' conference and its meetings. Discusses city improvement ideas, German towns, and mentions the 'Beautiful Oldham' and 'Beautiful Warrington' Societies. Marr's reaction to Geddes's criticism of a scheme; sees him as 'the true prophet'. Suggests that Patrick Geddes contact the Rowntrees at York. Remarks on the state of housing in Dundee with reference to mill owners Baxter Brothers & Co., Ltd., J. & A.D. Grimond, Ltd., and Sir Reginald Ogilvie. Refers to Public Health Acts and development of tenant co-partnership schemes.
Sem títuloGives an account of his work, planned holiday and diary over forth-coming weeks. Discusses the extension of the Cardiff museum, advises he may not be able to visit but will provide an abstract. Discusses income and suggests income generation options to Geddes such as lecturing on Sociology, regular journalistic work, a weekly column in the 'interpretation of current events'. Refers to William Albert Samuel Hewins, Rudolph Chambers Lehmann; George Cadbury of Bourneville and T.P. [Ritzema].
Sem títuloRefers to the 'Co-op International Alliance' described as 'an important "Garden City" conference'. Mention of 'McCormick's things'. Reference to position of Outlook Tower being not 'very bright'. Recommends Geddes to appoint a 'business man' to deal with the business affairs of the Outlook Tower. Mentions Institute of Geography.
Sem títuloRefers to his failure to return the balance from Ben Nevis Observatory, mentions Andrew Herbertson and Smith. Advises Geddes' of his recent appointment as Warden of University Settlement, Manchester. Mention of his desire to work in Civics.
Sem títuloAdvises against arranging a Summer Meeting due to lack of time for adequate organisation. Reference to Patrick Geddes's dispute after Glasgow Exposition with Lawrie Brown and Co. Marr refers to 'the Cuthbertson agreement'. Reference to Marr's work in Manchester on lines of [Joseph] Rowntree's work in York and Charles Booth's in London. Undecided about remaining permanently in Manchester or returning to Edinburgh to work with Patrick Geddes. Annotated by Patrick Geddes.
Sem títuloWith reference to Edmund Wilson, 'prime mover in the foundation of the Leeds Industrial Dwellings Co. Ltd.' Marr gives details of aims of Company and asks for a published account of Town and Gown Association operations as he feels that this would be invaluable to the work in Leeds. Asks Patrick Geddes to write if he is free, if not to write to J. Arthur Thomson or Victor Branford and ask them to do so.
Sem títuloAcknowledges receipt for payment received. Delvolvés plans for the Paris Exposition which are to go to Octave Greard, Louis Liard and Leon Bourgeois. His attempts to find accommodation and conference space at Exposition. Remarks on position in relation to Transvaal, requests news of the 'Nature Study Conference'.
Sem títuloAdvises signed agreement enclosed [not extant], signed by Marr and amended by [John] Ross. Further details of Marr's attempts to secure conference and accommodation space at Exposition. Marr suggests using a large barge as a Conference Centre, converting it and mooring it on the Seine, includes illustrative diagram. Reference to P.I.A. and the need for an automobile.
Sem títuloFurther arrangements for accommodation and conference space for Exposition. Suggestion of space in or near Trocadero. Reference to M. Delvolvé, [ ] Choublier, Maurice Caudel, Octave Greard, Louis Liard, Ernest Lavisse, Alfred Espinas, Caen. The title, 'International Association for Advancement of Scientific Associations', has been accepted.
Sem títuloWith reference to Marr's efforts to obtain accommodation, conference space and finance for Paris Exposition, and requests payment of salaries. Gives details of alternative sites. Personal references to M. Delvolvé, Choublier [ ] Millerand, Picard, [Edward] McGegan and [John] Ross.
Sem títuloBusiness relating to Paris International Assembly. Marr is travelling to Paris to deal with accommodation and administrative arrangements. Enquires whether [Edward] McGegan has obtained 'journals from Williams & Norgate' with full description of Exhibition. Reference to [Exhibition] Programme which Marr is working on. He requests Geddes' 'emendations' of the draft. Gives views on format of programme, and the need to be 'precise and definite as to what we are to do'. Reference to British Association and to two of its members, Lewis Paton and Mr. Garnod.
Sem títuloRemarks on benefit of sympathisers found within the British Association. With reference to practical and administrative arrangements for Paris Exposition. Marr lists necessary tasks to be carried out in London and Paris. Stresses necessity of 'draft prospectus' being finished. Reference to 'The British and American Assembly' being 'a big thing - big enough to frighten us'. In Marr's view, there is a need for Patrick Geddes to be aware of 'a distinct recognition of our own limitations'. Reference to [John] Ross.
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Letter from T[homas] R. Marr to [ ].
Work of the students at [ ] and the need to emulate this at the Outlook Tower. The need for bibliographies. Mention of the Women's Club Information Bureau. Incomplete. -
Notes by Patrick Geddes found with above. Reference to [ ] Wilson; [C.M. Grieve]; Keir Hardie and 'Art for Labour Party'. No date.
Reference to International Syndicate and its arrangements; the growing popularity of the Current Events Clubs and the possibility of promoting the Tower Classification; Patrick Geddes's Scheme of 'an Outlook Tower bookcase'. Mentions [John] Ross's work at the Passmore Edwards. Marr suggests application of idea with newspaper cuttings and notes on current events being produced for libraries and schools. Possibility of arrangements with Educational Supply Association, Messrs. Nelson, publishers, and the Library Bureau, in order to create reference tool for librarians and libraries. Includes sketch by T.R. Marr of proposed bookcase.
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