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GB 249 T-GED/3/12/83/5 · Piece · 19 September 1908
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Thanks him for copy of an address read before the British Association. Discusses the contemporary economic crisis, the domination of finance over production, re-establishment of the dignity and authority of the fundamental industries, and criticises Stock Exchange practices. Typescript. Jersey.

GB 249 T-GED/12/3/1/72 · Piece · fl. 19 September 1912-1922
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Theoretical discussion about the requirements of good education, what subjects should be taught and how, with insightful remarks and examples. Recommends his daughter in Liverpool, member of the Royal Commission and writer on education, for a practical approach.

GB 249 T-GED/12/3/1/73 · Piece · fl. 1912-1922
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter. Discusses Geddes’ proposals, such as the introduction of a new degree of ‘Master of Civil Services’ in universities, new requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree, a new scheme of studies, reconsideration of the entrance examinations.

GB 249 T-GED/12/3/1/78 · Piece · fl. 1912-1922
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Article on the Chinese Exhibition due to open on May 25th at the Crystal Palace. Mentions ‘The Pageant of China’, which will represent the phases and customs in the history of China from the early stages to the modern era.

GB 249 T-GED/12/3/2/2 · Piece · 29 May 1890
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses the Centennial celebration organised by the University of Montpellier and attended by many of Patrick Geddes’ students. Mentions the creation of a Patronage Committee for Foreign Students at the University of Montpellier, composed by Mr. [Charles] Gide, Granet, Croiset, Soubeiran, Föex and himself. Thanks Geddes for sending him three numbers of the ‘Art Review’, with an article written by Anna Geddes, [Andrew John] Herbertson’s article and notes appeared in ‘The Student’. Thanks Geddes for agreeing to take part in their exhibition with plans of a students’ garden, and a plan of the Dundee Gardens. Mentions Miss Smith, the Dauriac family, Mr. Valery, Ph[illip] Sewell, Ernest Lavisse, and Mr. Ronzaud. Hopes Geddes has received the notice on the Botanical Institute and the journals he had sent. Announces the publication of a centennial volume. Mentions Scots College and the University of Montpellier.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/2/5 · Piece · 12 July 1890
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses one of Patrick Geddes’ past lectures at the Dundee University College regarding a scheme for foreign students. Shows appreciation and support for Geddes’ scheme and recounts his own difficulties as a foreign student while studying law at the Sorbonne in Paris, where no such scheme was in place. Believes the scheme will promote a cosmopolitan spirit and a feeling of camaraderie among students of all nationalities, teaching them to be citizens of the world. Sends Geddes good wishes for the Scots College. Geddes' notes on Montpellier at the end of the letter, mentioning Andrew John Herbertson, and W. R. Forthgill.

GB 249 T-GED/12/3/2/11 · Piece · 4 May 1895
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Informs Patrick Geddes that Mr. Melon is happy to arrange accommodation for Scottish students. Suggests alternative options for accommodation, such as asking the present tenant of the Scots College to give them use of part of the house or the actual purchase of the Scots College. Asks Geddes to send him the article he referred to which appeared in the Scotsman.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/3/2 · Piece · c. October 1890
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses the University Extension Movement. Gives contact details for Professor Herbert B. Adams from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and Mr. George Henderson from the University of Pennsylvania. Mentions Richard Green Moulton, Scots College and Brussels. (Pages are missing).

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/3/8 · Piece · 13 May 1893
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses preparations for the World’s Congress Auxiliary of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Mentions some of the subjects, such as an inter-university fraternity, an international university magazine, student self-government, coeducation as a factor in the social life of students. Mentions Harper and Ernest Lavisse.

GB 249 T-GED/12/3/5/2 · Piece · 3 March 1892
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Informs Patrick Geddes he will be in Edinburgh during the meeting of the British Association and is happy to give one or two lecture for Geddes’ summer teachings. Expresses his views on technical education, as well as the importance of teaching Sociology and Social Research.

GB 249 T-GED/12/3/7/8 · Piece · 11 September 1895
Parte de Patrick Geddes papers

Requests the renewal of the grant and advocates for the efficiency and value of the Edinburgh Summer Meetings. Explains the nature, usefulness and value of their work. Encloses as proof letters from collaborators and lecturers which support the Meetings and argue for its importance and that it comes fully within the scope of the Grant. The letters are from HM. Inspectors of Schools for Scotland, Mr John Struthers, Dr. Kerr, Mr. Sadler, The Secretary and President of the English and Scottish Associations for Technical and Secondary Education. Mentions A. H. Hogg, Thomas Barnby Whitson and some of the lecturers such as John George Goodchild, Turnbull, J. Arthur Thomson, Capper, Andrew John Herbertson, Patrick Geddes, Elisee Reclus, Edmond Demolins, Professor Haddon.

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