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Miscellaneous notes by [Patrick Geddes and others] on the relationship between spiritual power and temporal power

The majority of notes focus on the spiritual and temporal aspects of life. Patrick Geddes seems to make connections between the spiritual and the biological evolution, the moral and economic aspects of life, in a system that encompasses all human activities. Includes also sketches for valley sections, thinking machines, botanical drawings, maps, globes. Sketches on the Outlook Tower, detailing the ideology behind it and linking it to a live organism. Mentions Auguste Comte, Spencer, Shakespeare, Victor Hugo, Plato, Carlyle, Rousseau, Reverend St. Miller, Muller and Lavelaye. Manuscript.

Dunfermline

Two reproductions of photographs of houses in Dunfermline before and after improvement, mounted on one sheet.

Anon. [James Norval].

Figures 3 and 4 in Geddes, 'City Development', p. 15.

Norval, James, 1862-1936, photographer

Letter from Alwin Berger, Italy, to Patrick Geddes

Thanks Patrick Geddes for all his work towards Sir Thomas Hanbury's album in honour of his 75th Birthday. Short account of his funeral. Headed notepaper. Reference to Mr. Home.

Berger, Alwin, 1871-1931, botanist

Letter from Alwin Berger, Italy, to Patrick Geddes

Discusses the design of the Address for the Album in honour of Sir Thomas Hanbury's 75th Birthday. Lady Hanbury has sent a copy of her husband's armorial bearings to Florence. Mentions Mr. Home. Also reference to Sir Thomas Hooker, Sir Dietrich Brandis, Professor Paul Ascherson, Baron Henry Schroder and Miss Bailey. Headed notepaper.

Berger, Alwin, 1871-1931, botanist

Letter from Alwin Berger, Italy, to Patrick Geddes

Since Lady Hanbury and Mr. Cecil Hanbury refuse to promise a secure future for the Bergers at La Mortola, after ten years service, Alvin Berger is looking for something else. Headed notepaper.

Berger, Alwin, 1871-1931, botanist

Letter from Alwin Berger, Italy, to Patrick Geddes

Includes a list of names of botanists and where they come from, in connection with the album to honour the 75th Birthday of the late Sir Thomas Hanbury. Also a subscription list (in francs) for the album and illuminated address; and a copy of the 'In Memoriam' order of service to Sir Thomas.

Berger, Alwin, 1871-1931, botanist

Letter from Alwin Berger, Italy, to Patrick Geddes

Thanks Geddes for writing to people about a new post for Berger. He will not be returning to England in the near future. Mention of Sir William Dyer. Headed notepaper.

Berger, Alwin, 1871-1931, botanist

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