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7 envelopes, four of which contain small paper notes by Patrick Geddes demonstrating diagrammatic visualisation of thoughts and ideas. The subject matter is given on the exterior of the envelope. Three of the envelopes are empty.

Note by Patrick Geddes regarding introductions in Athens, refers to Miss Trikoupis, sister of late prime minister Charilaos Trikoupis.

Letter possibly to Bertrand Russell, friend of Thomas James Cobden-Sanderson. Refers to enclosed introduction [not extant] from Bailie Pollard of Edinburgh. Seeks a meeting to discuss the Cyprus question and the Armenian refugees. Outlines his proposals for a labour colony at Cyprus. Incomplete. Draft letter to unidentified recipient on back of letter.

Regarding the purchase of Mrs MacLagan's flat at James Court

Ramsay Gardens. Setting out Geddes's negotiations with Mr and Lady Steele regarding the price of purchasing Mr Steele's annuity. Refers to his employment of Mr James Slater as an independent and impartial expert to value the property. Includes a note to advise that Geddes will incur additional costs due the architects instruction to have an engineer sink special foundations and abandoning plans to erect studios upon a portion of the ground. Includes mention of Messrs Condie & Co., and the Royal Scottish Academy.

Discusses the proposed Northern College.

1. Notes by Andrew John Herbertson detailing number of students, professors and subjects taught at various American Colleges and Universities.

2. General notes by Andrew John Herbertson on American Colleges and Universities, including student life, taught subjects and personal impressions.

3. 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.

4. Note by Patrick Geddes referring to Professor Palmer of Harvard.

Patrick 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.

Notes on University Halls, a report on Halls of Residence, Graham Wallon, Miss Bothwell, H.G. Wells, J.C. Hudson, Professor MacKay and Leipzig.

Encloses a copy of Robert Smith’s letter about the maps illustrating the geographical distribution of vegetation across the globe. Mentions encouraging Smith to start a course on Regional Survey for teachers, and would like to plan a similar course for next year’s Summer Meeting. Highlights the importance of these courses being endorsed by an educational body.

Handwritten notes by Patrick Geddes on a blank paper listing two columns of names, including Lady Downes, Owen MacKenzie, Barlow, St. Davids, Miss Macleod, Mrs Montagu, John Burns and Lord pentland.

Patrick Geddes makes an appeal regarding Crosby Hall and Chelsea University Hall and pleads for the cooperation between the Town and Gown Association and the University and City Association of London. He also discusses John Ross' 'calamitous intervention' in negotiations between the two Associations regarding the University Halls. Proposes two motions related to Business Committees, encloses a ‘Sociological Society’ Abstract [not extant], the ‘Town Planning Paper’ related to the Outlook Tower [not extant] as proof. Mentions martin White, Victor Verasis Branford, Professor Crum Brown.

Patrick Geddes regrets the low attendance rate and small financial gains of a recent course of the University Extension Scheme organised by himself. Discusses the reasons for this and hopes the situation will improve.

Patrick Geddes wishes to apply for leave of absence from his duties as professor of Botany for the coming summer session. His intention is to gather an international team of town-planners to help reconstruct the destroyed cities of Belgium after military attacks. Mentions A. Francis, the Head of Local and Municipal Departments for the Presidency of Madras.

Patrick Geddes acknowledges receipt of Mr. Sunder Lal’s letter of 23 August. Clarifies his planning proposal and states his views as to how the Hindu University at Allahabad should physically develop. Geddes is willing to consider a proposal regarding his remuneration as planner from the University if the committee finds his fee too his or his plans too demanding. Clarifies that the University buildings illustrations he had sent were not architectural plans but merely sketches.