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GB 249 T-GED/9/203 · Item · 15 November 1898
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Reference to International Syndicate and its arrangements; the growing popularity of the Current Events Clubs and the possibility of promoting the Tower Classification; Patrick Geddes's Scheme of 'an Outlook Tower bookcase'. Mentions [John] Ross's work at the Passmore Edwards. Marr suggests application of idea with newspaper cuttings and notes on current events being produced for libraries and schools. Possibility of arrangements with Educational Supply Association, Messrs. Nelson, publishers, and the Library Bureau, in order to create reference tool for librarians and libraries. Includes sketch by T.R. Marr of proposed bookcase.

Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement
GB 249 T-GED/9/75 · Item · 28 August 1893
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Recounts his passage to and travelling through Norway examining botanical specimens, some comparison with Scottish flora and fauna. He travelled with another botanist, Smith, and some zoologists. Invites Geddes to call when he returns to Dundee in September. States photographs enclosed [not extant].

Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/12 · Item · 14 June 1889
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Thanks Patrick Geddes for his letter dated 13 June. Discusses the financial requirements of turning the Outlook Tower into a Geographical Institute. Believes the new changes in the Education Code encompass all types of outdoor study, not just Nature Study. Offers his help with historical and geographical courses, although with some reservations as he is not a naturalist. Mentions Robert Smith and Grinling.

Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement
GB 249 T-GED/9/2183 · Item · No date
Part of Patrick Geddes papers
  1. Letter from T[homas] R. Marr to [ ].
    Work of the students at [ ] and the need to emulate this at the Outlook Tower. The need for bibliographies. Mention of the Women's Club Information Bureau. Incomplete.

  2. Notes by Patrick Geddes found with above. Reference to [ ] Wilson; [C.M. Grieve]; Keir Hardie and 'Art for Labour Party'. No date.

Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement
GB 249 T-GED/9/253 · Item
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Business relating to Paris International Assembly. Marr is travelling to Paris to deal with accommodation and administrative arrangements. Enquires whether [Edward] McGegan has obtained 'journals from Williams & Norgate' with full description of Exhibition. Reference to [Exhibition] Programme which Marr is working on. He requests Geddes' 'emendations' of the draft. Gives views on format of programme, and the need to be 'precise and definite as to what we are to do'. Reference to British Association and to two of its members, Lewis Paton and Mr. Garnod.

Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement