ALS from Béla de Kerékjártó, Ujpest
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Gives thanks for the corrections MHAN has made to his English in a recent paper. Is looking forward to making his acquaintance at a conference in Bologna.
ALS from Betty Flexner, London
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Was pleased to see MHAN recently. Recounts a story about a physical attack, and states that she believes that mathematicians could suggest ways in which changes might be made in social organizations so that there would be less violence.
ALS from Betty Flexner, London
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Enjoyed seeing MHAN recently. Encloses an article from the 'New Internationalist' which she thought might interest MHAN.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Concerns damage to a fence.
ALS from 'Bill and Elsie', Birmingham
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Offers congratulations on the engagement of MHAN and LN.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Gives thanks for good news. Feels deeply honoured and is grateful to those who proposed him.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Congratulates Newman on being awarded the Sylvester medal. Remembers good times spent with Max and Lyn. In a postscript hopes that Newman will allow the Holland Publishing Co to publish an anthology of Turing's works, and offers to participate in its preparation.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Describes his visit to the scene, shortly after the event, of Alan Turing's suicide, and discusses the disposal of his effects. Asks about LN's visit to Scotland, his plans for the near future and that William should be kept out of the army if possible.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Is on his way to teach small children mathematics in Papua New Guinea, though admits he knows nothing about teaching small children.
ALS from Brompton by Sawston, Yorkshire
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Describes her recent activities at her family home, including the reading of Edith Wharton, recommended by MHAN, having her portrait painted, her views on Whitby and her attempt at playing the recorder.