Thanks Patrick Geddes for his letter dated 13 June. Discusses the financial requirements of turning the Outlook Tower into a Geographical Institute. Believes the new changes in the Education Code encompass all types of outdoor study, not just Nature Study. Offers his help with historical and geographical courses, although with some reservations as he is not a naturalist. Mentions Robert Smith and Grinling.
Zonder titelRecounts his passage to and travelling through Norway examining botanical specimens, some comparison with Scottish flora and fauna. He travelled with another botanist, Smith, and some zoologists. Invites Geddes to call when he returns to Dundee in September. States photographs enclosed [not extant].
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Zonder titelRelates to arrangements for Michael leaving accommodation in the Outlook Tower. Typescript.
Zonder titelLists members of committee. With notes on the School of Practical Method for Teachers and a course [at the Outlook Tower] to instruct in methods of teaching. Manuscript.
Zonder titelAsks if it is possible to plan a 'school of commerce' for the next winter. Manuscript.
Zonder titelReference to International Syndicate and its arrangements; the growing popularity of the Current Events Clubs and the possibility of promoting the Tower Classification; Patrick Geddes's Scheme of 'an Outlook Tower bookcase'. Mentions [John] Ross's work at the Passmore Edwards. Marr suggests application of idea with newspaper cuttings and notes on current events being produced for libraries and schools. Possibility of arrangements with Educational Supply Association, Messrs. Nelson, publishers, and the Library Bureau, in order to create reference tool for librarians and libraries. Includes sketch by T.R. Marr of proposed bookcase.
Zonder titelAcknowledges receipt for payment received. Delvolvés plans for the Paris Exposition which are to go to Octave Greard, Louis Liard and Leon Bourgeois. His attempts to find accommodation and conference space at Exposition. Remarks on position in relation to Transvaal, requests news of the 'Nature Study Conference'.
Zonder titelGives list of instructions and information relating to Outlook Tower activities.
Zonder titel.1 Printed circular/letter from T. R. Marr (Secretary, the Outlook Tower), Edinburgh, advertising a conference on nature study. On reverse, draft motion on teaching nature study. 9 October 1899. Manuscript. 1 p.
.2 Sederunt at the above conference. 14 October 1899. Typescript. 1 p.
Zonder titelWith reference to Marr's efforts to obtain accommodation, conference space and finance for Paris Exposition, and requests payment of salaries. Gives details of alternative sites. Personal references to M. Delvolvé, Choublier [ ] Millerand, Picard, [Edward] McGegan and [John] Ross.
Zonder titelRemarks on benefit of sympathisers found within the British Association. With reference to practical and administrative arrangements for Paris Exposition. Marr lists necessary tasks to be carried out in London and Paris. Stresses necessity of 'draft prospectus' being finished. Reference to 'The British and American Assembly' being 'a big thing - big enough to frighten us'. In Marr's view, there is a need for Patrick Geddes to be aware of 'a distinct recognition of our own limitations'. Reference to [John] Ross.
Zonder titelAdvises signed agreement enclosed [not extant], signed by Marr and amended by [John] Ross. Further details of Marr's attempts to secure conference and accommodation space at Exposition. Marr suggests using a large barge as a Conference Centre, converting it and mooring it on the Seine, includes illustrative diagram. Reference to P.I.A. and the need for an automobile.
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