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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.

Discusses preparations for the World’s Congress Auxiliary of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Mentions some of the subjects, such as an inter-university fraternity, an international university magazine, student self-government, coeducation as a factor in the social life of students. Mentions Harper and Ernest Lavisse.

Brochure on the history of the Student’s Movement in New York, giving details regarding objectives, activities and members.

Informs Patrick Geddes he will be in Edinburgh during the meeting of the British Association and is happy to give one or two lecture for Geddes’ summer teachings. Expresses his views on technical education, as well as the importance of teaching Sociology and Social Research.

Encloses some papers with his letter [not extant]. Offers his support for the lectures on the Technical Education Movement. Mentions the relation of the Technical School to Froebel’s philosophy of education.

Informs Patrick Geddes he might give lectures on technical education or the Industrial Revolution for Patrick Geddes’ summer school. Discusses various aspects of technical education.

Mentions his lecture on the University of the Future. Asks for Patrick Geddes’ writings on art criticism and economics for Professor Dorchester who teaches at Boston University. Mentions Professor Adams of Baltimore.

Sends a pamphlet by Dr. Dike (not extant) which he thinks might be of use to Patrick Geddes and his endeavours for the University Extension Scheme.

Handwritten draft for an Edinburgh Student’s Handbook, comprising a table of contents, lists of universities and specializations.

Discusses the structure and programme of the World’s Congress Auxiliary of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Mentions the University Scheme, the University Settlement and the Education Congresses.

Brochure detailing the general programme of the series of world’s congresses to be held at Chicago in connection with the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893.

Requests the renewal of the grant and advocates for the efficiency and value of the Edinburgh Summer Meetings. Explains the nature, usefulness and value of their work. Encloses as proof letters from collaborators and lecturers which support the Meetings and argue for its importance and that it comes fully within the scope of the Grant. The letters are from HM. Inspectors of Schools for Scotland, Mr John Struthers, Dr. Kerr, Mr. Sadler, The Secretary and President of the English and Scottish Associations for Technical and Secondary Education. Mentions A. H. Hogg, Thomas Barnby Whitson and some of the lecturers such as John George Goodchild, Turnbull, J. Arthur Thomson, Capper, Andrew John Herbertson, Patrick Geddes, Elisee Reclus, Edmond Demolins, Professor Haddon.

3 copies.

Gives a list of prices for publishing the advertisement of the Edinburgh Summer Meeting in various journals of the time.

Proposes to give a set of lectures on Earth Knowledge for the winter lectures. Discusses the structure, location and fees for the lectures. Suggests having more courses in Natural Science in the same location and the creation of a committee to this effect.

Confirms the payment for the Treasurer of the Summer Meeting for a month of Sloyd work and the budget allocated for advertising. Mentions Mr. John Struthers, Patrick Geddes and the Scottish Association for Sloyd.