Notes on University Halls, a report on Halls of Residence, Graham Wallon, Miss Bothwell, H.G. Wells, J.C. Hudson, Professor MacKay and Leipzig.
Sin títuloArticle 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.
Sin títuloAsks 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.
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Patrick Geddes expresses hope and gratitude for Robert Fleming’s assistance in saving the Town and Gown Association. Mentions Mr. Balfour, Mr. Wyndham, Lord Pentland, Lord Glenconer and Henry Beveridge.
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Note by Patrick Geddes concerning Lord Fleming and the financial help of £1000. Manuscript.
Explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association. Refers to the summary of expenses drawn by Whitson & Methuen, Chartered Accountants.
Sin títuloSymbolical story about a difficult situation and the importance of friends' support, possibly referring to the difficulties of the Town and Gown Association and the monetary investments and loans it needs to continue its work with the University Halls of Residence.
Sin títuloPatrick Geddes explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association and gives a breakdown of the debt incurred by the Association.
Sin títuloRefers to Thomas R. Marr’s reply regarding the rent arrears, and advises he will not be able to deal with the matter until the following year.
Sin títuloGives information regarding the statement and dividend of the Town and Gown Association and asks whether the recipient would consider supporting the Association. Mentions Henry Cook. Encloses a proof [not extant] of the prospectus of the Association. (Two copies).
Sin títuloPatrick Geddes expresses his concern regarding the rise of arrears. Geddes doesn't believe it is necessary for him to attend the meeting of the Town and Gown Association, and will send a proxy. Discusses the Town and Gown accounts, Crosby Hall and the state of the accounts. Mentions Sir William Dunn, Miss Jane Hay, Sir William Collins and Lord Rosebery.
Sin títuloAsks that the official programmes of the Edinburgh Summer Meetings he is sending be displayed within the premises of the University Hall. Brief overview of the advantages of drawing more visitors to Edinburgh and comparison between the Edinburgh Summer Meetings, the Oxford Meetings and Meetings of the American Universities.
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Notes by Andrew John Herbertson detailing number of students, professors and subjects taught at various American Colleges and Universities.
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General notes by Andrew John Herbertson on American Colleges and Universities, including student life, taught subjects and personal impressions.
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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.
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Note by Patrick Geddes referring to Professor Palmer of Harvard.
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.
Sin títuloPatrick Geddes' notes on expenditure related to the commision of medallions.
Sin títuloConfirms receipt of diagrams sent from Charles Staniland Wake. Advises that he must delay thinking on them and the subject of graphics until December due to other commitments and will write thereafter.
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