Refers to the newly established regulations relating to evening schools and seeks clarification in relation to the permitted role of recreation in evening classes. Mentions Sir John Gorst in relation to developments in Life Saving Drill classes.
Zonder titelConfirms receipt of package which included syllabus of lectures and a scheme for a Geographical Institution [not extant]. Mentions August Comte, discusses the study of geography, advises Geddes that he is preparing and copyrighting diagrams which aim to present the operation of hte principles of radiation and concentration, mention of Herbert Spencer, on the advancement of education, and an article on the advancement of education published in the New York magazine.
Zonder titelRamsay Gardens. Advises Geddes that Captain Steele is not fit to deal with business matters but that he should arrange the allocation proposed upon the security of obligations of relief to the individual owners against the bulk of the property.
Proposed title for lectures on 'Europe and Asia in their Historical Interactions'. Business with Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and debts to Mr Blaikie of Constables in connection with a memorial. Distribution of the 'literary guide', and the action of and his differences with the Folklore Society, and on the principles of his new theory of history.
Thanks Patrick Geddes for his hospitality, writes he and Mrs. Caudel have enjoyed visiting the town of Roslyn. Mentions he is also writing to Mr. Francois Joseph Picavet, the chief editor of the Revue Internationale de l’Enseignement to inform him of Patrick Geddes’ project. Asks Geddes to send him two brief notes to pass onto Mr. Picavet, one about his Summer Meeting, regarding courses, professors, duration, and one about the University Halls, concerning its history, number and quality of students.
Handwritten draft and instruction for Whitson & Methven by Patrick Geddes, advertisement to be placed in the Scotsman newspaper, relating to the sale or feu of property at Ramsay Garden Terrace for the purpose of erecting one-storey range of educational buildings. Rear of page shows pencil drawing of unspecified architectural structure.
Zonder titelTypescript.
Typescript.
Commends William Ward's copy of Turner's drawing of Fluelen.
Typescript.
Relating to proposed student residence connected with the Maternity Hospital at Milne Murray Lodge. Typescript.
From The Englishman and The Times Educational Supplement.
Extract from Chapter XI “De la tâche doctrinale des universités catholiques”, in L'Enseignement supérieur et les Universités catholiques, by Père Henri Didon, 1876.