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Outlines Patrick Geddes's proposal that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust. Mentions Mr. Greard, Mr. Liard, Mr. Herbette, Mr. Duclaux, Mr. Friedel, and Professor Wilson. Dated 12th and 13th July 1901. 2 copies.

Announces a meeting at The Merchant Company’s Hall on the 4th of October 1905 to discuss the formation of an association to promote the reform of the Scottish education system through appropriate legislation. Patrick Geddes’ notes on the back of the letter.

Financial business. Branford's illness. Mention of Mme. de Ligne.

Concerning [Town and Gown] Association. Mention of Henry Beveridge. Typescript.

Manuscript.

Manuscript . Headed notepaper: London City Council, Parks Department.

Includes an extract from Chambers Encyclopaedia (1862) and a review of G. Gore's 'The Scientific Basis of Morality'.

Asks if Geddes will write a paper embodying some of his ideas on education, with the intention of 'reaching the numerous various clubs in this country'. Mention of Amelia Defries.

Holyrood memorial to the late King. Reference to the 'Usher Hall wrangle'. Mention of Sir Herbert Maxwell, Sir Schomburg McDonnell, [ ], [ ] Blaikie, the Old Edinburgh Club, the Cockburn Association, Edinburgh Architectural Association, [Robert] Rowand Anderson, [ ] Lorimer, Bruce Home and John Burns.

Undefined business, possibly about International Exhibition in Glasgow. The question of whether John [Burns] should open in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Mention of Mr. Campbell, Lord Pentland and Patrick Geddes.

On reverse of 'Cities and Town Planning Exhibition, 1911' notepaper.

Correspondence relating mainly to the University Extension Scheme, organisation of lectures and Chelsea Hall. Manuscript and printed.

Discusses the method of the University Extension Scheme and how it works. Mentions professor Stuart and Richard Green Moulton. Robert Davies Roberts is also sending a set of circulars and other documents related to the Scheme (not extant).