Manuscript.
Hardy, Marcel, fl. 1876-1920, botanist and ecologistNotes probably relating to gardening work being undertaken by Miss Sewell for Mrs. Harris at Camilla Lacey, Dorking, in Surrey. Manuscript.
Probably relating to survey of vegetation. Manuscript.
Hardy, Marcel, fl. 1876-1920, botanist and ecologistProbably linked to survey of Scottish vegetation. Manuscript.
Hardy, Marcel, fl. 1876-1920, botanist and ecologistManuscript.
Pages 3-24 only (cover and opening page missing). Printed.
Lectures to include 'Gardens and Garden-making' by Professor Geddes. Endorsed "Keep". Printed.
Encloses several newspaper cuttings:
- A review of 'The Upton Letters' by T.B. Smith Elder and Co. Source unknown. 1 document. [c. 1904].
- 'Almond of Loretto': a review of 'Almond of Loretto. Being the Life and a Selection from the Letters of Hely Hutchinson Almond' by Robert Jameson Mackenzie. From The Scotsman. 1 document. 9 November 1905.
- 'English teachers too old at 35'. Source unknown. 1 document. No date.
Includes an article on 'A pioneer school' by Patrick Geddes.
Encloses prospectus of Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh.
Reprinted from The University Review, October 1905.
From The University Review, pp. 403-408, 447-454, 465-468, 471-472.
Requests Patrick Geddes' opinion on her book which she had sent to him. Mentions Mrs Hudson, in relation to the programme of Geddes' forthcoming London lectures: 'it sounds as if you have really formulated your gospel'. Asks him to formulate a scheme for the study of "the Virgins of India" suggested for Tata University. Discusses Geddes' concepts of synthesis and asks about the role of 'ought' and where it should be placed. Discusses sociology, and formulating a method 'for getting at Indian History', which involves sociology. Mention of Geddes' scheme of 'Primitive - Matriarch - Patriarch' and a review of Asiatic Empires as a foundation. Asks Geddes' advice or help in writing a book on this topic. Mention of Herbert Spencer; 'The Arctic Home in the Vedas' by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Arthur Geddes. Placing studies in primary education and higher research. Questions the concept of 'India as nation'.
Noble, Margaret Campbell, 1867-1911, missionary and writer, Sister NiveditaDiscusses her feelings regarding payment for work done, and the work itself. Expresses that she is appalled at the expense incurred to Patrick and Anna Geddes, but suggests she would like to be her own responsibility and not rely on her father.