Discusses the scientific methods of Ferdinand Schiller and John Stuart Mill.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerAsks 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerDiscusses the proposed Northern College.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerPatrick 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerGives 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).
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerRefers 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.
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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.
Patrick 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerExplains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association. Refers to the summary of expenses drawn by Whitson & Methuen, Chartered Accountants.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerSymbolical 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.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerMaps, plans, photographs and illustrations of individual towns, cities and regions in Canada.
This series is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerIllustration and maps of individual towns, cities and regions of China.
This series is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerPhotographs, diagrams and an article relating to Canada.
This series is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerMap of Colombia.
This map is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerMap of Havana.
This map is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner