From The Englishman and The Times Educational Supplement.
Extract from Chapter XI “De la tâche doctrinale des universités catholiques”, in L'Enseignement supérieur et les Universités catholiques, by Père Henri Didon, 1876.
Outlines Patrick Geddes's proposal that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust. Mentions Mr. Greard, Mr. Liard, Mr. Herbette, Mr. Duclaux, Mr. Friedel, and Professor Wilson. Dated 12th and 13th July 1901. 2 copies.
Sans titreAnnounces a meeting at The Merchant Company’s Hall on the 4th of October 1905 to discuss the formation of an association to promote the reform of the Scottish education system through appropriate legislation. Patrick Geddes’ notes on the back of the letter.
Sans titreFinancial business. Branford's illness. Mention of Mme. de Ligne.
Sans titreConcerning [Town and Gown] Association. Mention of Henry Beveridge. Typescript.
Manuscript.
Manuscript . Headed notepaper: London City Council, Parks Department.
Includes an extract from Chambers Encyclopaedia (1862) and a review of G. Gore's 'The Scientific Basis of Morality'.
Manuscript, typescript and printed.
Includes:
- Card notes on Oxford and Cambridge and 'Ideas of Positivism'.
- Paper: 'Vienna University: Its thirst for the first 100 years' by Patrick Geddes.
- Paper: 'History and Antiquities of the University of Oxford' by Patrick Geddes.
- Programme of 'Lectures and Discussions on Higher Education' by Patrick Geddes.
- Proposed format of the First International World Congress on University Progress by Victor Branford.
- Abstract [galley proof] of 'III. The Historic Point of View'.
Asks if Geddes will write a paper embodying some of his ideas on education, with the intention of 'reaching the numerous various clubs in this country'. Mention of Amelia Defries.
Holyrood memorial to the late King. Reference to the 'Usher Hall wrangle'. Mention of Sir Herbert Maxwell, Sir Schomburg McDonnell, [ ], [ ] Blaikie, the Old Edinburgh Club, the Cockburn Association, Edinburgh Architectural Association, [Robert] Rowand Anderson, [ ] Lorimer, Bruce Home and John Burns.