Correspondence with Jane Goodall and Vanne Morris-Goodall
- NewmanL/A/A1/1
- File
- 1962–1967
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Correspondence with Jane Goodall and Vanne Morris-Goodall
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Writing in his capacity as Literary Editor of The Nation, he informs Lyn that he has shown her letter to Mr Wright and counsels her against going to the publishers, as their disapproval is for The Nation as a whole and not just Lyn's criticism of H.M. Tomlinson. Goes on to praise her articles and suggest that she should write on a variety of publications.
Blunden, Edmund Charles (1896-1974) poet
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Praises Lyn as a writer, and expresses his hope that his connection with The Nation has helped to further her. Mentions that he likes her personally and wishes to continue to meet. Refers to his plans to travel to Switzerland.
Henderson, Sir Hubert Douglas (1890-1952) Knight and economist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Declines Lyn's invitation to write for the Monologue on the grounds that he has too much to write. Excuses himself from dinner at Kensington Place because he is visiting his parents. Hopes to meet if Lyn is ever in Lowndes St. again. Refers to a weekend at Rodmell. Suggests Lyn might write about Cecil Day Lewis's "A Hope for Poetry" in the Monologue.
Plomer, William Charles Franklyn (1903-1973) author
Photocopy of ALS to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Invites Lyn to visit.
Woolf, Adeline Virginia (1882-1941) novelist, essayist and critic
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Praises "Alison Cairns". Relates the circumstances of the acquaintance between her future husband Robert and herself, and Alison Cairns at Gleneagles Hospital. Mentions the prospect of a wardenship for Alison Cairns on the recommendation of Elizabeth Looker that did not transpire.
Aitken, Isabel (fl 1967)
ALS to Lyn Newman from Moscow University
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for 'Field with Geese'. Mentions that it reminds him of his stay with her.
Aleksandrov, Pavel Sergeevich (1896-1992) mathematician and physicist
Typescript letter to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Replies to Lyn's correspondence concerning a bunch of flowers that was sent unlabelled. Apologises for omission and offers to search their records for any names that Lyn might supply. Autograph list of "suspects" in Lyn's hand.
Allwood Bros Ltd
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Praises 'So much love, so little money'.
Astor, Violet Mary (1889-1965) Baroness Astor of Hever, née Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Writes to inform Lyn how much she enjoyed 'So much love, so little money'. Mentions that she knew Lyn's Aunt Christina very well and met Lyn's grandfather at Selly Oak. Recalls the connection between Lyn's grandfather and her grandparents at Birkenhead, and meetings between other members of the two families at Robertson, Cambridge, and Carey Hall. Mentions Helen and Dr McNair, and Lyn's Uncle Leonard. Reports that she was with Christina at her death and attended the funeral along with Lyn's Uncle Thorburn. Sends news of her daughters. Refers to Auntie Teidie.
Aytoun, A Dorothy (fl 1957-1967)