Business as in T-GED 9/1025. Reference to [University & City Association of London Ltd.], Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane. Includes draft reply by Patrick Geddes.
Sans titreTwo letters relating to the Crosby Hall Pageant Play.
Sans titreTells Patrick Geddes he will address the Directors of the University and City Association on the Crosby Hall Pageant Play and the School Decoration Exhibition to be held at the Outlook Tower in November and December. Encloses a copy of his letter [extant] to the Directors of The University and City Association regarding the Crosby Hall Pageant Play. Mentions Mrs. Macdonald.
Sans titreRelating to financial matters involving the University and City Association and the Town and Gown Association which also involve A[ndrew] J[ohn] Herbertson, J. Arthur Thomson and Victor Branford. Typescript and manuscript.
Sans titreConcerning the Chelsea Association. With reference to a scheme for building flats in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea.
Sans titreJohn Ross reminds Patrick Geddes to send him a note of the County Councils who were sympathetic to the re-erection of Crosby Hall. He also reminds Geddes to bring a letter stating his view towards the payment of the Warden. Mentions Brady, Grove and John Burns.
Sans titreAcknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ telegram of the same day regarding More's Garden. Mentions McCandlish's efforts in negotiating successfully with some of his acquaintances in order to secure investments.
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Encloses a copy of a draft memorandum [extant] regarding the University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, and a copy letter [extant] he received from Noel P.W. Brady concerning the memorandum. John Ross disagrees with Brady’s view of limiting the University Hall only to undergraduates.
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Enclosed draft memorandum concerning the University Hall of Residence, Mores Garden, Chelsea and Crosby Hall, Chelsea, detailing eligibility, facilities and accommodation capacity. Highlights the need for a new adjoining building at Crosby Hall to accommodate more students and the costs involved for such a scheme.
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Enclosed copy letter from Noel P.W. Brady, London, to John Ross, London, 27 April 1911.
Acknowledges receipt of John Ross’ letter of the 25th of April and its enclosure. Disagrees with the eligibility criteria and believes the projected amount needed for the design of an adjoining building at Crosby Hall is unrealistic. Mentions John Burns.
Financial business of the Town and Gown Association Limited concerning Henry Beveridge. Mention of Sir William Robertson, the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, the Bank of Scotland and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
Sans titreRelates to Whitson's efforts at maintaining the Association and Mr. [Henry] Beveridge's wish to withdraw his financial obligation. Typescript.
Sans titreFinancial business involving Town and Gown Association Limited and Henry Beveridge.
Sans titreAcknowledges Patrick Geddes’ note. Discusses the difficulties in selling More’s Garden to the University and City Association. Mentions McCandlish, Brady, Martin White, Hellyer and Montagu.
Sans titreWith further reference to More's Garden and Crosby Hall. Mention of J. Martin White on visit to Dundee.
Sans titreWith further reference to above business. The possibility of holding fortnightly symposium at University Hall, London during winter. Ross outlines some provisional plans, as discussed with [Edward] McGegan and suggests topic of Social Finance. Asks if Geddes and Victor Branford might be available for such a symposium. Mention of [William Richard Lethaby] and reference to the Outlook Tower.
Sans titreReference to terms of 500 year agreement on 'U. & C.' [University and City Association of London Ltd.] ground including Crosby Hall, and 80 year lease of 'T. & G.' [Town and Gown] building. Ross feels that Patrick Geddes's letter on subject is not specific enough in its details. Reference to a 'Civics Laboratory'. Mention of [Victor] Branford.
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