Showing 29 results

Archival description
Papers of Lyn Newman Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Print preview View:
Descending

ALS to Lyn Newman

Thanks her for sending him her article in the Nation. Expresses a wish to hear news of her, her husband and her boy. Mentions his time writing for the Nation. Reports that he is now retired and writing about "Hamlet". Mentions the early death of Kathleen Adam Smith.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Hopes that Lyn has recovered from her illness. Thanks Lyn for dedicating her book [Ten Letter Writers] to him and praises its style. Warns her not to be disappointed by reviews who do not see her book's merit.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

ALS to William Young

Expresses a weariness of his professorship. Urges William to fix a provisional date for a meeting. Mentions G. G. Coulton.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Tells the story of how his assistantship has been altered and offers it to Lyn detailing the responsibilities of the new post. Mention Miss Shepherd, Mr Mackenzie and others.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

ALS to William Young

Congratulates William on his new honours [Sylvester medallist of the Royal Society]. Believes that noone from Aberdeen University will go to Egypt, as they already have Birkenhead with them on 16th and 17th. Reports that he and his wife are in good health having spent a holiday in Perthshire.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

ALS to William Young

Incomplete. Mentions that he has had news of the Young family from the Hobsons. Refers to his failure to arrange a meeting with Lawrence. Urges William to return from Switzerland. Mentions his visit to Cambridge and his meeting with the Master of Peterhouse.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

ALS to Mrs Irvine [Lyn Newman's mother]

Thanks Mrs Irvine for her kind letter, and her news of Lyn. Assures Mrs Irvine of his belief that after a break Lyn will "polish" off her thesis.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

Results 1 to 10 of 29