Typed and autograph lists to Lyn Newman
- NewmanL/A/A2/Cairns, D/9
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- 8 Oct. 1966
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
'Emendations and Suggestions' for 'Alison Cairns'.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Typed and autograph lists to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
'Emendations and Suggestions' for 'Alison Cairns'.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Promises to read the typescript of 'Alison Cairns' and send a selection of photographs.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Discusses 'Alison Cairns' including Lyn's decision to publish it herself. Mentions Mr Lorimer, Nancy Blackburn, Flo Burley and Beatrice Rux.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports that he has written to Nancy Blackburn and expresses his sadness about Flora Grierson. Mentions Geoffrey Bles. Marks the 20th anniversary of his father's death.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Sympathises with Lyn's disagreement with Faber, refering to his with David Edwards of the S. C. M. Press. Mentions Donald MacKinnon. Goes into more detail about Mary Riddell's relationship with he and Alison. Tells an anecdote about Mini Thomas, Tommy Thomas' wife, discovering that Richard Ellis had been a prisoner of war with her brother and witnessed his death.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Encloses Mr Burnet's letter. Advises Lyn on publishers, mentioning Oliver and Boyd, the S. C. M. Press, and Geoffrey Bles. Asks Lyn about 'Anne Faber and the bad smell'. Suggests changes to 'Alison Cairns' including the exclusion of Mary Riddell's name. Gives Lyn the details of a good typist. Details the honours to be given at his university. Mentions seeing Edward White Irvine's name on the new war memorial for former pupils when he attended the prize giving at John's grammar school.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Informs her that Aunt Barbara's wedding date was 29 April 1903.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports that Ro has been ill.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for the present of Willa's book about Edwin Muir.
Cairns, David (1904-1992) Church of Scotland minister and theologian