Manuscript with typescript copy.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistIncomplete. Manuscript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistOutlines that ten introductory lectures on the 'Study of Cities' are required for publication, with line illustrations only. Confirms that G. H. Perris will follow up with an agreement. Comments on Patrick Geddes' evolution syllabus and upcoming biological symposium. Suggests that they should write an essay or paper. Envelope extant and included.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologist.1 Letter from J. Arthur Thomson to James Oliphant (brother-in-law of Anna Geddes). Presents his views on Oliphant's article on Geddes's variation theory. 1 p.
.2 Letter from James Oliphant to J. Arthur Thomson. Oliphant is unconvinced by J. Arthur Thomson's arguments and expresses his own opinions on the matter. 4 pp., numbered.
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Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistExtensive notes and summary papers by J. Arthur Thomson on evolutionists, possibly in preparation for 'Evolution' (1912), or 'Biology' (1925), both co-written with Patrick Geddes. Includes full typescript of 'Weismann's Concessions' by American botanist and sociologist, Lester Frank Ward, 1841-1913. Among the evolutionists covered are: Theodor Eimer, J. T. Gulick, Henri Bergson, August Weismann, Lester Ward and Lloyd Morgan. Manuscript and typescript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistWith bibliography. Typescript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistPrinted.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistManuscript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistSeries incomplete: includes introduction (2 pp.) and syllabuses for lectures ii-vi, viii (2 copies) and ix-xii. Printed.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistEndorsed 'Nat[ural] Sci[ence] - Jan 98'. Pages numbered 21-26. Printed.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistNotes apparently by J. Arthur Thomson for a lecture on the theory of evolution. Includes discussion of the nature and origin of variation; growth [theory]; Darwinian orthodoxy; problems of variation; causes of variation; and problems of evolution. Paginated. Typescript.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistIn Switzerland working on the 'World Institute'. His doubts about co-writing a book on sex. Mention of Langdon Davies, publisher.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistIncomplete. Discussion of sex, answering queries posited by [ ] Wallace, a Weismannite who does not believe in [Jean Baptiste] Lamarck's views. The Stewarts are going to Australia for Ella's health.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologistRead before the Scottish Microscopical Society. Pages numbered 130-144. Printed.
Thomson, Sir John Arthur, 1861-1933, Knight, zoologist