'Alden & Co. Ltd. Oxford'
Anon.
Anon.
From 'The School Economic Atlas' (pp. 51-54).
Acknowledges Patrick Geddes' note and refers to his desire to be connected to Patrick Geddes in relation to 'Cities in Evolution' and any future publications.
Unwin, Thomas Fisher-, 1848-1935, publisherAddressed to Miss [Moya] Jowitt, College des Ecossais, Montpelier, France.
Confirms receiving Patrick Geddes’ note. Advises Geddes he would not have been able to offer advice regarding an article which appeared in the Scotsman. Mentions Ernest Lavisse.
Donaldson, Sir James, 1831–1915, educationist and classical and patristic scholarDiscusses the application for a grant for the next Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Informs Thomas R. Marr that the Trustees have fixed another meeting to discuss awarding grants and advises that due to a lower income in the previous year, the Trustees might not award grants for the present year.
Roberts, Robert Davies, 1851-1911, geologist and educationistApologises for sending Patrick Geddes' letter to the wrong recipient instead of Professor Crum Brown. Mentions Mr. Bryce.
Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountantEnquires whether Professor Jackman could come to the Scottish Assistant Teachers’ Association in Glasgow and give a talk on the importance of ‘Nature Knowledge’ in public schools.
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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.
Photograph shows Ballard shaking hands with Lord Todd and surrounded by the seated platform party. The Bedellus stands behind Ballard and affixes the graduate's hood.
Endorsed on reverse 'Serie 508/3'.
'Lith par Bayot'
Bayot, Adolphe Jean-Baptiste, 1810-1866, lithographer