Discusses the revised edition of The Evolution of Sex and enquires if Geddes can create an envoi entitled "Sex in Evolution" to present to the publishers.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistWith reference to Universities and Colleges Exhibition.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistEnquiry about the possibility of Patrick Geddes being able to lecture at a conference on Public Morals 'with particular reference to sex-problems'.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistExtensive notes and summary papers by J. Arthur Thomson on evolutionists, possibly in preparation for 'Evolution' (1912), or 'Biology' (1925), both co-written with Patrick Geddes. Includes full typescript of 'Weismann's Concessions' by American botanist and sociologist, Lester Frank Ward, 1841-1913. Among the evolutionists covered are: Theodor Eimer, J. T. Gulick, Henri Bergson, August Weismann, Lester Ward and Lloyd Morgan. Manuscript and typescript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistHe is glad the Town and Gown problem has been solved; agrees to transfer his advance into investment in debentures.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistRegarding their collaboration in various publishing ventures. Manuscript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistOutlines 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.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistSeeks 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.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistWrites 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.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistIncomplete. University Hall, Edinburgh, and the need for further financial support. Suggests that J. Martin White or the Education Department or Edinburgh University might be called upon for assistance.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistPrinted.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistWith bibliography. Typescript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistNotes apparently by J. Arthur Thomson for a lecture on the theory of evolution. Includes discussion of the nature and origin of variation; growth [theory]; Darwinian orthodoxy; problems of variation; causes of variation; and problems of evolution. Paginated. Typescript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologist