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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.

Note written by Patrick Geddes, listing the names of C.S. Partter, Herbertson, Peterson, Mrs. Mavon, Mrs. Scott Elliot, and James Curle. Related to the University Extension Scheme.

Asks 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.

Article by Patrick Geddes, John W. Graham, William Brown MacDougall, Walter Warren Seton, A.C. Ward, Thomas Barnby Whitson on the importance and the structure of University Halls.

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

1. Patrick Geddes sends a copy of the syllabus of lectures and practical work in Nature Study [not extant]. Expresses his opinion on the structure of the future courses on Nature Study. Would like to consult John Struthers regarding the development of the Outlook Tower as a centre for Nature Study. Mentions Mr.Mackay, Maurice Paterson, Professor Jackman and Mr. John Duncan. Encloses a copy letter [extant] he has sent to Maurice Paterson.

2. Copy letter from Patrick Geddes, University College, Dundee, to Maurice Paterson, Rector, Moray House Training College, Edinburgh.
   Encloses a letter addressed to John Struthers with the same date [extant]. Would like to discuss the Nature Study courses. Mentions the development of the Outlook Tower as a centre for Nature Study.

Explains he did not wish to criticise him and regrets having caused this impression. Mentions John Struthers. Wishes to meet and discuss his ideas regarding courses for teachers.

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.

1. Encloses a copy of the circular [extant] of proposed courses for Nature Studies at the Outlook Tower. Asks Mr. Gorrie to write to the Scottish Education Department in support of the courses, as this might help secure funding for the teachers who wish to enrol.

2. Copy of circular ‘Nature Study. Summer Course for Teachers’, Outlook Tower, Edinburgh, 6 June 1899.
   Advertises a course on nature study by Patrick Geddes and Robert Smith. The course includes field excursions, practical lessons, indoor lectures, open air and laboratory demonstrations.

Patrick Geddes requests that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust.

Outlines Patrick Geddes's proposal that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust. Mentions Mr. Greard, Mr. Liard, Mr. Herbette, Mr. Duclaux, Mr. Friedel, and Professor Wilson. Dated 12th and 13th July 1901. 2 copies.

Patrick Geddes expresses his dissatisfaction with The Educational Reform Conference, which in his opinion focused too much on administrative matters related to the creation of an Association, rather than on the actual topics of education and reform. Geddes feels that the politicians appointed to lead the Association do not have enough technical or scientific knowledge to truly reform education. Mentions Richard Burdon Haldane, Robert Lowe, J.M. White, F.W.Young, F.G.Ogilvie, Sir G. Pullar, Lord Reay, Lord Elgin, Miss Stevenson, Stanley Hall, John Dewey, Rein, Liard, Lalique, Rodin, Graham Bell, Picard, Reclus, and Ernest Lavisse.

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.

Notes by Patrick Geddes on Chelsea Hall on a paper headed ‘University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, More’s Garden, Cheyne Walk’.

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.