Item 567 - Letter from George Shaw Aitken, Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes

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GB 249 T-GED/9/567

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Letter from George Shaw Aitken, Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes

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  • 5 October 1904 (Creation)

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2 ff.

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(1836-1921)

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Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme. Discusses proposed plans, the position of the entrance, includes a diagram. Questions the wisdom of publishing ideas before attempting to secure the building and project funding. Mention of John Ross, Andrew Carnegie, Gerard Baldwin Brown, and Robert Rowand Anderson.

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  • English

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