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- 20 October 1904 (Creation)
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6 ff.
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Reddie was Headmaster of Abbotsholme, a private, progressive school in Derbyshire, from 1889 to 1927.
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Refers to Patrick Geddes' report on Abbotsholme School. Acknowledges receipt of the revised Part I of the report which has been forwarded for publication in 'Magazine Abbotsholme'. Outlines suggested corrections to Parts II and III, and debates Geddes' rationale for not adopting earlier suggestions or disagreeing with Reddie's criticisms. Discusses at length the difficulties of relationships with 'subordinates' and the mechanics of how an organisation may work successfully. Discusses the situation of the school as in crisis. Agrees to an article being placed in 'St. George's', with mention of Mr. Whitehouse. Discusses Abbotsholme gardens, the gardener and a proposed invitation to William Robinson to inspect the garden.
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- English