- NewmanL/A/A2/Ryan, M/23
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- 1965 (Circa.)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Comments on the script of "Alison Cairns".
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Comments on the script of "Alison Cairns".
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Queries the Observer.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Apologises for not making it to Cambridge to see Lyn but writes that she had enough trouble getting two days away to attend Charlotte's speech day. Hopes to do a household swap with her sister-in-law in Oxshote and see Lyn then.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Sends pictures of her brother's house. Discusses Lyn's idea for a book on domestic labour saving and suggests it might work as an article or booklet in the form of a housekeeping quiz. Mentions that she will soon have nine people staying in her house. Hopes Max has recovered.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Praises 'So much love, so little money'. Mentions Richard Church and their shared childhood experience of flying down stairs.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Sends her sympathy about Alison Cairn's death. Mentions Janny and William. Refers to Collins and Faber. Tells an anecdote about a women who borrowed a copy of "Shopping for Food", tried to avoid buying it after she spilt grease on it and then sent it back to be autographed as a present for a new sister-in-law. Hopes to visit Lyn in March. Mentions Ruth Pearson.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Praises and comments upon "Field with Geese". Mentions the Foresters, and Ruth Pearson.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Wishes to visit Lyn and talk about the progress of Lyn's book. Enquires about the changes to Lyn's living arrangements and the Dove House. Mentions Ruth and Niel Pearson and their problems with their daughter Henrietta.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Apologises for having made too rushed a criticism of the script for Alison Cairns. Justifies her criticism. Gives details of the Staunton Harold Church.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for her letter and Edward Carpenter. Comments on the uniqueness of "Alison Cairns" as a biography and as a book about a particular generation of women.
Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)