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Papers of Lyn Newman Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)
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ALS to Lyn Newman

Thanks Lyn for the photographs of the Dove House and admires her clever round robin arrangements. Mentions that she has sent them on to Mrs Turing at Guildford. Regrets that there is no time for her to visit Lyn but when term finishes her daughter Charlotte is coming to her to give birth to her third baby. Examines her needs and finds that they are satisfyingly small.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Looks forward to Lyn's new book and enquires about the subject. Congratulates her on her bird scaring letter. Comments on her article about the kitchen. Suggests the Times Women's Page might reject it on the grounds that it is too long and in response to another article. Mentions that her sister-in-law Rachel writes cookery articles for the Times and she has been submitting things for the court page. Sends news of her father and Charlotte.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Congratulates Lyn on the second impression of her book [So Much Love, So Little Money]. Hopes that Lyn will visit in September. Writes more positively of Peter's resignation from Tootals.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Reports that Peter, her husband, has been moved to his company's London office and consequently they will be moving south. Mentions that Charlotte has been with them for Christmas. Asks after Max and enquires about the identity of Mrs Bell. Mentions that she has to travel to Liverpool to look after a second cousin.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Sends her sympathy about the death of Lyn's mother.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Mentions that she is doing a domestic programmes for BBC radio's Women's Hour, and has been offered the possibility of creating some television material. Suggests that Lyn could use it as an opportunity to carry out her "house idea".

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Reports that Peter has decided to work for the National Trust. Mentions that she knows someone who works for Faber and Faber who Lyn should meet. Refers to her own book ["Shopping for Food"] being delayed. Mentions that she has seen Ruth and Niel [Pearson], and May Wilson, nee Adams.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Sends Lyn a cheque for the copy of "So Much Love, So Little Money". Tells an anecdote about a woman who borrowed a copy of "Shopping for Food" and tried to avoid paying for it after she had spilt grease on it. Mentions Marjorie Broughall. Admires William's preface and tells an anecdote about her son Tom's view of her when he was six. Describes her "sentimental pilgrimage" with her brother to their childhood home. Recounts a story about young church goers told to her by her churchwarden.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Comments upon the script that Lyn sent her [for part of Alison Cairns]. Postpones her visit to Cambridge until after [Edward's] wedding.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Replies to Lyn's news about Edward's successful wedding, Max's removal to Canberra, and Lyn's sudden onset of arthritis. Describes the birth of Charlotte's baby boy in September. Mentions a visit to Ruth and Niel Pearson. Details her unusually calm Christmas.

Ryan, Meg (fl 1957-1971)

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