Piece 20 - Letter from Harry W. Methuen, Whitson and Methuen, Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes, Edinburgh

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/20

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Letter from Harry W. Methuen, Whitson and Methuen, Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes, Edinburgh

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  • September 1909 (Creation)

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Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner
(1854-1932)

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University of Strathclyde Archives and Special Collections, United Kingdom

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Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter of 26th August. Discusses the issues which might arise from Geddes’ proposal of appointing students as ‘wardens’ or ‘advisers of studies’ within the University Halls. Gives an overview of the letting situation for Ramsay Lodge, Blackie House, Lister House and St. Giles House for the past three years. Makes suggestions on what events could be organised for students staying in the University Halls.

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  • English

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