Printed testimonial to the character of William Young
- NewmanL/A/A2/Jack/31
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- 4 Nov. 1985
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Praises William Young drawing on his acquaintance with him at Peterhouse.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Printed testimonial to the character of William Young
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Praises William Young drawing on his acquaintance with him at Peterhouse.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Printed Certificate from the University of Aberdeen with autograph additions.
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Certifies that Lyn attended the Senior Honours Class in English Literature and achieved First Class Honours. Gives a reference that praises her insightfulness as a critic.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Autograph postcard to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Describes his situation in Germany.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Autograph postcard signed to Frank C. Young
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Picture of Nithbank, Thornhill with the caption "This is the house that Jack lives in".
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Autograph letter to William Young
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Discusses his theological objections to becoming a Godfather. Details the associations of the name Adolphus. Hopes that William will not think that he has refused the trusteeship because of the trouble involved.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
ALS to William Young and drafts of other writings.
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks William warmly for his testimony. On the same paper as drafts of an obituary and another letter.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Apologises for his slowness in replying to Young's letter due to the death of his brother-in-law. Regrets his move to Aberdeen but argues that his work in London had been "crumbling" because of the War. Mentions that his wife's sister will return north with them. Commiserates with Young but tells him one cannot always be thinking of the past. Refers to his father's improved state of health.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Congratulates William on his distinction [De Morgan medallist of the London Mathematical Society]. Discusses how the War has affected his own work. Reports that his wife and he are in better health since settling into their new home. Mentions MacDonald. Gives an update on his father's health.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Congratulates William on his new honours [Sylvester medallist of the Royal Society]. Believes that noone from Aberdeen University will go to Egypt, as they already have Birkenhead with them on 16th and 17th. Reports that he and his wife are in good health having spent a holiday in Perthshire.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Young for his postcard and deduces from it that he is thinking of going to live in the South of France. Regrets that he has no information about the foreign office asking for new Degrees, but gives the information he does have about two commissions, one on Science and one on Modern Languages. Believes that the new scientific posts created by the War will give Young a chance to settle in the UK. Mentions that he is glad Young has leave from Liverpool.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)