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Note by Patrick Geddes regarding introductions in Athens, refers to Miss Trikoupis, sister of late prime minister Charilaos Trikoupis.

Letter possibly to Bertrand Russell, friend of Thomas James Cobden-Sanderson. Refers to enclosed introduction [not extant] from Bailie Pollard of Edinburgh. Seeks a meeting to discuss the Cyprus question and the Armenian refugees. Outlines his proposals for a labour colony at Cyprus. Incomplete. Draft letter to unidentified recipient on back of letter.

General maps of Italy.

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.

Regarding the purchase of Mrs MacLagan's flat at James Court

Asks 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.

Notes on University Halls, a report on Halls of Residence, Graham Wallon, Miss Bothwell, H.G. Wells, J.C. Hudson, Professor MacKay and Leipzig.

Ramsay Gardens. Setting out Geddes's negotiations with Mr and Lady Steele regarding the price of purchasing Mr Steele's annuity. Refers to his employment of Mr James Slater as an independent and impartial expert to value the property. Includes a note to advise that Geddes will incur additional costs due the architects instruction to have an engineer sink special foundations and abandoning plans to erect studios upon a portion of the ground. Includes mention of Messrs Condie & Co., and the Royal Scottish Academy.

Map of Kenya.

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.

Photographs, 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.

General maps of Europe.

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.

1. Notes by Andrew John Herbertson detailing number of students, professors and subjects taught at various American Colleges and Universities.

2. General notes by Andrew John Herbertson on American Colleges and Universities, including student life, taught subjects and personal impressions.

3. Notes by Patrick Geddes on Dr. Richards from Harvard University, Professor Adams and Ely Poldcar from Baltimore, and materials to be published on Scots College, Scottish University Extension Scheme and University Halls.

4. Note by Patrick Geddes referring to Professor Palmer of Harvard.

Illustrations, maps and plans of miscellaneous buildings and places in England.

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.

Maps of the Pacific Islands.

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.

Note written by Patrick Geddes, listing the names of C.S. Partter, Herbertson, Peterson, Mrs. Mavon, Mrs. Scott Elliot, and James Curle. Related to the University Extension Scheme.