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Envelope headed ‘Exposition Universelle de 1900, Congress Internationaux, Ministere du Commerce, de L'Industrie, des Postes et des Telegraphes'. Patrick Geddes' handwritten text on the front: 'Future Career Association'.

John Duncan describes his daily life on the island. Refuses Patrick Geddes’ request to lecture because he is averse to it. Duncan is however happy to contribute with practical work. Tells Geddes of his idea of organising an art community in the West Highlands for the cultivation of Celtic art. Mentions John Dewey and Henry Beveridge.

J.C. Hudson refers to Anna Geddes’ note regarding permission to reprint an article of his in the ‘Child Study Magazine’. Discusses arrangements for the Summer Meeting of 1905.

Informs Patrick Geddes that Dr. Piggott is willing to join Professor Findlay in giving a lecture for the Summer Meeting in Edinburgh in 1905. Asks Geddes if he can give a talk at the British Child Study Association at University College, London in May 1905. Mentions Dr. Rein.

John Duncan thanks Patrick Geddes for the cheque. Hopes to sell some of the sketches he has created during his stay on the island. Duncan is interested in the decoration project mentioned by Geddes. Mentions Grindling.

Attached circular letter details the advantages of a University Hall for students, such as comfortable lodgings at accessible prices and the possibility of social interaction with other students with diverse views and experiences, which could lead to furthering one's knowledge and culture. Indicates Chelsea as a possible location for the beginning of the scheme.

Proposes practical steps for the establishment of Student Residences in connection with the University of London. Proposes the creation of a Council and an Executive Committee which would not involve any financial responsibilities. Asks the recipient if they are willing to join the Council and refers to an enclosed draft circular [not extant] which includes a list of influential people who have consented to give their support.

Announces the foundation of the Imperial College Past and Present Students Union. Requests donations for the furnishing and equipment of the Union Building which is to be erected and the provision of an ‘Athletic Ground’.

Encloses a pamphlet [not extant] of the University Hall meant for distribution to the school headmasters. Asks Patrick Geddes for a list of names to whom he could send the pamphlet to. Also attaches another document [not extant] for Geddes to fill in. Mentions John Burns.

Tells Patrick Geddes she has written to the Daily News to amend an article which did not give recognition to Geddes’ important contribution to the restoration of Crosby Hall and encloses a newspaper cutting [extant] of her words. Enquires about Geddes’ health, his stay in Montpellier and Scots College.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ card and confirms he will come to Crosby Hall the next day. Handwritten notes mentioning Miss Bates, Miss Watson, and Miss Dorothy Mitchell.

Gladly accepts the invitation to attend one of Patrick Geddes’ lectures. Wishes to bring along a friend, Miss Alice C[or]toran.

Mentions sending a separate dictated reply regarding museums to Patrick Geddes’ letter. In this personal letter, Francis Grant Ogilvie discusses Henry Beveridge’s withdrawal from the Town and Gown Association and the difficulties it generates; mentions Norah Geddes' work in Ireland and Alasdair Geddes' stay in Switzerland.

Lists expenses, donations and loans related to Crosby Hall. 3 copies.

Minutes of Patrick Geddes’ lecture at a Symposium Tea. Geddes discusses how Nature determines a man’s life and labour, explains the link between anthropologists and economists, describes his mode of teaching and the concept of the Outlook Tower, cultural links with France, connections with Europe, USA, and India; history time charts, history of the civilisations, graphs needed to express the evolution of History and Sciences, sociology, place-work-folk.