Geddes
Americannoun
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Norman Bel 1893–1958, U.S. industrial and stage designer and architect.
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Sir Patrick, 1854–1932, Scottish biologist, sociologist, and town planner.
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In his illustrated 1932 manifesto “Horizons,” Norman Bel Geddes cast “new design” as a path toward “economy, efficiency, comfort and happiness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Since Kirsty Geddes bought her flat in Dumfries last August, she has been busy renovating her new home.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Geddes, who is a a designer by trade, said the variety of typography and design was fascinating.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Last year, the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland concluded that the death of Mr Geddes may have been prevented had Quinn been offered accommodation when he left prison.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2024
"But it doesna follow that Mrs. Geddes has just the same extent o' memory," said the laird, as a cover to his half-marrow.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
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