The collection covers most periods of Geddes’s life, and nearly all of the places in which he lived and worked. It comprises correspondence, notes, pamphlets and books, photographs, maps, plans, prints and drawings, including Geddes' famous 'thinking machines'.
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- Cities in Evolution
- City Development
- City Development (continued)
- Regions and Cities
- Cities and Regional Surveys
- Cities and Regional Surveys (continued)
- India
- Cyprus
- Palestine
- Ireland
Typescript.
Includes small bundle of card notes; correspondence from J. Arthur Thomson and G. H. Perris as editor and assistant editor of the Home University Library; a memorandum of agreement between Patrick Geddes and Williams & Norgate, publishers, and other correspondence from the Royal Geographical Society and Thomas Fisher Unwin, publisher.
4 cards and one cover note containing notes and diagrams composed by Patrick Geddes on the study of cities.
Seeks help from Patrick Geddes in securing authors, asks to secure the 'Evolution of Cities' or an 'Introduction to Sociology' in conjunction with Victor Branford. Mentions enclosures sent to MacDougall and discusses a situation involving lawyers and children.
Sem títuloOutlines that ten introductory lectures on the 'Study of Cities' are required for publication, with line illustrations only. Confirms that G. H. Perris will follow up with an agreement. Comments on Patrick Geddes' evolution syllabus and upcoming biological symposium. Suggests that they should write an essay or paper. Envelope extant and included.
Sem títuloWrites about his failure to secure an author for 'Evolution', advises he is to meet with Ray Lankester. Encourages Patrick Geddes to commit to writing a joint book on the subject of evolution.
Sem títuloDescribes agreement which embodies the terms outlined by J. Arthur Thomson. Requests Patrick Geddes sign and return the agreement. Refers to list of contributors enclosed [extant].
Sem títuloSets out the terms and conditions of an agreement between Patrick Geddes and Williams & Norgate, publishers, in relation to the publication of 'Evolution of Cities' as part of a publication scheme designed by and for the Home University Library. Envelope extant and included.
Sets out a confidential list of contributors to the Home University Library publication scheme, to be published by Williams & Norgate.
Refers to the printing of Patrick Geddes' syllabus in connection with the Royal Geographical Society. Refers to a proposed visit to the town-planning exhibition at the Royal Academy and a proposed meeting with Patrick Geddes.
Acknowledges Patrick Geddes' note and refers to his desire to be connected to Patrick Geddes in relation to 'Cities in Evolution' and any future publications.
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