Regarding the purchase of Mrs MacLagan's flat at James Court
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerHandwritten 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerAcknowledges 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerConfirms 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerPatrick Geddes' notes on expenditure related to the commision of medallions.
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Notes by Andrew John Herbertson detailing number of students, professors and subjects taught at various American Colleges and Universities.
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General notes by Andrew John Herbertson on American Colleges and Universities, including student life, taught subjects and personal impressions.
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Notes by Patrick Geddes on Dr. Richards from Harvard University, Professor Adams and Ely Poldcar from Baltimore, and materials to be published on Scots College, Scottish University Extension Scheme and University Halls.
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Note by Patrick Geddes referring to Professor Palmer of Harvard.
Asks that the official programmes of the Edinburgh Summer Meetings he is sending be displayed within the premises of the University Hall. Brief overview of the advantages of drawing more visitors to Edinburgh and comparison between the Edinburgh Summer Meetings, the Oxford Meetings and Meetings of the American Universities.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerGives information regarding the statement and dividend of the Town and Gown Association and asks whether the recipient would consider supporting the Association. Mentions Henry Cook. Encloses a proof [not extant] of the prospectus of the Association. (Two copies).
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerPatrick 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerRefers to Thomas R. Marr’s reply regarding the rent arrears, and advises he will not be able to deal with the matter until the following year.
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Patrick Geddes expresses hope and gratitude for Robert Fleming’s assistance in saving the Town and Gown Association. Mentions Mr. Balfour, Mr. Wyndham, Lord Pentland, Lord Glenconer and Henry Beveridge.
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Note by Patrick Geddes concerning Lord Fleming and the financial help of £1000. Manuscript.
Explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association. Refers to the summary of expenses drawn by Whitson & Methuen, Chartered Accountants.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerSymbolical story about a difficult situation and the importance of friends' support, possibly referring to the difficulties of the Town and Gown Association and the monetary investments and loans it needs to continue its work with the University Halls of Residence.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerPatrick Geddes explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association and gives a breakdown of the debt incurred by the Association.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerAsks 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner