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Describes agreement which embodies the terms outlined by J. Arthur Thomson. Requests Patrick Geddes sign and return the agreement. Refers to list of contributors enclosed [extant].

Writes about his failure to secure an author for 'Evolution', advises he is to meet with Ray Lankester. Encourages Patrick Geddes to commit to writing a joint book on the subject of evolution.

Outlines that ten introductory lectures on the 'Study of Cities' are required for publication, with line illustrations only. Confirms that G. H. Perris will follow up with an agreement. Comments on Patrick Geddes' evolution syllabus and upcoming biological symposium. Suggests that they should write an essay or paper. Envelope extant and included.

Seeks help from Patrick Geddes in securing authors, asks to secure the 'Evolution of Cities' or an 'Introduction to Sociology' in conjunction with Victor Branford. Mentions enclosures sent to MacDougall and discusses a situation involving lawyers and children.

4 cards and one cover note containing notes and diagrams composed by Patrick Geddes on the study of cities.

Incomplete, all inscriptions and parts along top margin missing, traces of earlier restoration.

'as divided into 20 mayoralities' added in manuscript in pencil.

'P No 106' endorsed in manuscript in pencil in bottom margin.

• 'The Environs of Paris.', 'J & C Walker sculpt', 'Published by Baldwin & Craddock, Paternoster Row [ ]'; scale unspecified; c. 1829-1835; 38.2 x 30.5 cm on 42.3 x 35.4 cm sheet; [Society for the Diffusion [...]: 'A Series of Maps Modern and Ancient under the Supervision of the Society [ ]' (London: Baldwin & Craddock, 1829-1835) (Library of Congress, 'Atlases', No. 753)]
• 'A View of the City of Paris.'; anon.; no date; 22 x 15 cm on 24.3 x 17.3 cm sheet on 48.7 x 65.5 cm backing; 'P No 104' endorsed in manuscript in pencil in bottom right corner of backing
• On the reverse: 'Windsor'; [poster advertising Windsor Castle, probably for London Transport]; 'Walter E. Spradbury.'; no date; colour; screen print; 60.6 x 48.9 cm; [Walter E. Spradbury (1889-1969), English poster and graphic designer (Cole, Beverley and Richard Durack, ‘Railway Posters 1923-1947 From the Collection of the National Railway Museum York’ (London: King, 1992), p. 157)]; 'Cities Ex[ ]'

'The Environs of Paris'
'(1832)' added in manuscript in crayon (blue).
'J & C Walker sculpt'

Scale unspecified.

'London Published by Chapman & Hall, 186, Strand, under the supervision of the Society for the Diffusion of useful Knowledqe, March 1st 1832'

[Society for the Diffusion [...]: 'Maps of the Society for the Diffusion [... ]' (London: Chapman & Hall, 1830-1844) (Library of Congress, 'Atlases', No. 794).]

Photograph shows Curran and King Olav walking towards the congregation and exit the ceremony.

Photograph of (left to right) Samuel Curran, King Olav V of Norway (holding a cigarette in his left hand) and Lord Todd standing and wearing academic robes.

Photograph shows platform party including Samuel Curran, Lord Todd and George P Richardson, seated, with King Olav V speaking at a lectern towards the congregation (out of view).