Refers to the 'Co-op International Alliance' described as 'an important "Garden City" conference'. Mention of 'McCormick's things'. Reference to position of Outlook Tower being not 'very bright'. Recommends Geddes to appoint a 'business man' to deal with the business affairs of the Outlook Tower. Mentions Institute of Geography.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementRefers to the 'Cult of the Beautiful' conference and its meetings. Discusses city improvement ideas, German towns, and mentions the 'Beautiful Oldham' and 'Beautiful Warrington' Societies. Marr's reaction to Geddes's criticism of a scheme; sees him as 'the true prophet'. Suggests that Patrick Geddes contact the Rowntrees at York. Remarks on the state of housing in Dundee with reference to mill owners Baxter Brothers & Co., Ltd., J. & A.D. Grimond, Ltd., and Sir Reginald Ogilvie. Refers to Public Health Acts and development of tenant co-partnership schemes.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementAcknowledges receipt for payment received. Delvolvés plans for the Paris Exposition which are to go to Octave Greard, Louis Liard and Leon Bourgeois. His attempts to find accommodation and conference space at Exposition. Remarks on position in relation to Transvaal, requests news of the 'Nature Study Conference'.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementWith reference to Edmund Wilson, 'prime mover in the foundation of the Leeds Industrial Dwellings Co. Ltd.' Marr gives details of aims of Company and asks for a published account of Town and Gown Association operations as he feels that this would be invaluable to the work in Leeds. Asks Patrick Geddes to write if he is free, if not to write to J. Arthur Thomson or Victor Branford and ask them to do so.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementManuscript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementRelates to arrangements for Michael leaving accommodation in the Outlook Tower. Typescript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementAsks to be enrolled as a member of a new 'Synthetical Association' and suggests Patrick Geddes as president. Discusses the 'Edinburgh influence' on the growing insistence on the need for co-ordination and co-operation; describes the influence of the Outlook Tower ideas on the University Settlement at Manchester. Typescript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementAcknowledges receipt of the letter of the 11th of November and 12th July. Discusses the rent arrears for the Outlook Tower, the costs for the development of the Tower paid by himself and the Town and Gown Association. Explains the rent was not paid on time due to all the earning from the Tower being spent on equipment. States he had no further implication in the matter for nine years. Informs the secretaries he cannot pay the sum and was not aware of Patrick Geddes’ initiative of the Summer Meetings taking place in the Tower.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementMarr unable ‘to do anything for [Gopal G.] Advani’. Marr gives financial details of tax and property payments. Money still owed on the Indian College buildings.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementLists members of committee. With notes on the School of Practical Method for Teachers and a course [at the Outlook Tower] to instruct in methods of teaching. Manuscript.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementGives list of instructions and information relating to Outlook Tower activities.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementRecounts his passage to and travelling through Norway examining botanical specimens, some comparison with Scottish flora and fauna. He travelled with another botanist, Smith, and some zoologists. Invites Geddes to call when he returns to Dundee in September. States photographs enclosed [not extant].
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University SettlementWith reference to Marr's efforts to obtain accommodation, conference space and finance for Paris Exposition, and requests payment of salaries. Gives details of alternative sites. Personal references to M. Delvolvé, Choublier [ ] Millerand, Picard, [Edward] McGegan and [John] Ross.
Marr, Thomas R., fl. 1898-1909, Warden of Manchester University Settlement