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Miss J.W. Home discusses the proposal of the Education Sub-Committee of the Outlook Tower to organise an exhibition on 'occupational' education. Miss Home mentions the ‘Nature-Study’ Movement which encourages children to come into ‘more direct and intimate contact with the world around him’. Although efforts have already been taken into this direction, The Committee feels the need for coordination between various institutions. 3 copies.

Draft page with correction of a fragment from Miss J.W. Home’s letter to Thomas Barnby Whitson. 3 copies.

Robert Davies Roberts extends an invitation for a meeting on 21 May 1908 concerning the London Pageant of 1909 organised by the London University Extension Board. The meeting will discuss the suggestion of the Historical Committee of the London Pageant (1909) to arrange historical lectures in various boroughs of London on the history of the city and its relation to the history of the nation. The meeting will also address the opportunities the University of London offers through its University Extension Scheme. Municipal authorities, mayors of all boroughs and members of the Extension of University Teaching were also invited. Mentions H.J. Mackinder, Lord Avebury, Lord Milner, Lord Shuttleworth, Lord Bishop of Stepney, Canon Barnett.

The agenda details matters to be discussed at the meeting on 1 July and the resolution passed at the conference held at the University of London on 24 June.

Gives an overview of the University Extension system, outlines specimen courses on the history of London and England and University fees.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter and epistles. Discusses courses and professors he has met when visiting some American colleges and universities. Mentions meeting Prof. Rice, Prof. Clarke from Williams College, Prof. Montagu from Amherst College, Prof. Farbor, Mark and Richards from Harvard University, Yale University, Prof. Hazen and Marvin from Smithsonian Langley, and Dr. Rowlands, Dr. Martin, Andrew and Brooks from John Hopkins University. Mentions Anna Geddes and Norah Geddes.

Brochure on the history of the Student’s Movement in New York, giving details regarding objectives, activities and members.

Discusses the University Extension Movement. Gives contact details for Professor Herbert B. Adams from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and Mr. George Henderson from the University of Pennsylvania. Mentions Richard Green Moulton, Scots College and Brussels. (Pages are missing).

1. Notes by Andrew John Herbertson detailing number of students, professors and subjects taught at various American Colleges and Universities.

2. General notes by Andrew John Herbertson on American Colleges and Universities, including student life, taught subjects and personal impressions.

3. Notes by Patrick Geddes on Dr. Richards from Harvard University, Professor Adams and Ely Poldcar from Baltimore, and materials to be published on Scots College, Scottish University Extension Scheme and University Halls.

4. Note by Patrick Geddes referring to Professor Palmer of Harvard.

Mentions his lecture on the University of the Future. Asks for Patrick Geddes’ writings on art criticism and economics for Professor Dorchester who teaches at Boston University. Mentions Professor Adams of Baltimore.

Sends a pamphlet by Dr. Dike (not extant) which he thinks might be of use to Patrick Geddes and his endeavours for the University Extension Scheme.

Handwritten draft for an Edinburgh Student’s Handbook, comprising a table of contents, lists of universities and specializations.

Discusses the structure and programme of the World’s Congress Auxiliary of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Mentions the University Scheme, the University Settlement and the Education Congresses.

Discusses preparations for the World’s Congress Auxiliary of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Mentions some of the subjects, such as an inter-university fraternity, an international university magazine, student self-government, coeducation as a factor in the social life of students. Mentions Harper and Ernest Lavisse.

Brochure detailing the general programme of the series of world’s congresses to be held at Chicago in connection with the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893.