Encloses a copy of outline and specimen pages of the National Housing Reform Council publication , the 'Housing Handbook' [not extant], written by Councillor W. Thompson
Refers to his application for a Research Fellowship in History funded by the Washington Carnegie Institution and his concern that Dr McCormick will have the chief practical voice in determining who shall be awarded the fellowship. Mentions Victor Branford, Professor Flint, Principal Lang, Sir W. Turner, Dr. M. Hay, and Professor J. Arthur Thomson.
Sans titrePostcard acknowledges receipt of payment of the balance for works completed for the Chicago Institute, and a further phototype.
Enclosing a draft application to the Carnegie Trust [not extant] which he hopes will be signed by Principal Lang, Professor Flint, Sayce, and Bury (Lord Acton's successor at Cambridge) in relation to securing an inaugural lecture.
Sans titreRefers to a potential grant from the Carnegie Trust, Geddes' advises that on successful receipt of grant, Stuart-Glennie should then employ his friends to appeal to Mr Carnegie directly, and advises that Stuart-Glennie's application be shortened considerably. Mention of Professor Flint.
Advises Anna Geddes of the death of her brother-in-law, Cecil Nicholson and wishes advice on the possible education and residence of her son Richard at Edinburgh, with reference to University Halls.
Advises he has read Geddes' manuscript and returns it [not extant] with notes and suggestions. Advises he is in general agreement but has no idea as to what the Dunfermline people intend to do.
Outlines an offer from the Daily Mail for Geddes' article 'Water Pure and Impure', and sets out proposed agreement and prices to be sought with the Daily Mail for this and other articles, desires to get encouragement from a 'better class of paper'. Incomplete.
Sans titreRefers to an article by Patrick Geddes on 'The Influence of Environment and the Reaction on Human Character' for Frederick Richardson's 'Quarterly'. Discusses the unlikely popularity of a series of lectures by Patrick Geddes on 'Organisation of Knowledge' in New York, advises that New York people are more likely to pay liberally for interesting talks on specific, concrete subjects of immediate concern.
Sans titreEncloses a copy extract from a letter [extant] from Principal Lang and desires Geddes to use it to prevent bankruptcy and to encourage research. Principal Lang advises that the person with most influence on Mr Carnegie may be Mr Ross, the treasurer of the Carnegie Trust. Mention of Lord Balfour.
Sans titreDetails a copy of a letter that Stuart-Glennie has sent to Principal Lang and Professor Flint in relation to his failed application for a Carnegie Fellowship in History. The copy letter outlines on which grounds the rejection of his application may be disputed. Discusses the concept of history as science, refers to Darwin's 'Origin of Species' and the sciences of evolution.
Sans titreOutlines the authors he has selected for 'Via Vitae', including John H. Muirhead, Philip Napier Waggett, and Wilfrid Philip Ward. Requests Geddes ask Arthur J. Thomson for a chapter on the biological approach as Dr. Haldane is unable.
Commentary on the inhospitable climate of Edinburgh for new growths, prejudices and attributes required for success. Advises Geddes not to give up Dundee until Geddes' situation in Edinburgh is more assured.
Sans titreRefers to Stuart-Glennie's failed application to the Carnegie Trust for a history fellowship. Advises that he has written Mr. Ross, treasurer of the Carnegie Trust, and details the response received. Advises that neither Lang or Professor Flint can exercise influence over Carnegie.
Sans titreAdvises enclosed copy of 'East and West', monthly review, [not extant] which includes Geddes' article entitled 'A needed Research University'. Confirms a free copy of 'East and West' will be sent monthly for interest of Geddes and his friends, and offers to send re-prints of article for distribution to encourage interest and knowledge of India. Requests revised version of Geddes' article in the Pioneer might be printed in pamphlet form. Mention of Mr. B.J. Padsha, secretary of the Tata Research University Committee.
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