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Letters from Lyn Newman to her husband, Max Newman.

33 ALS/TLS 1932-34

c.50 ALS/TLS from the USA 1940-42

12 ALS 1972-73

Includes reviews of contemporary books, articles on current affairs particularly those of a literary nature or relating to Nazi Germany and the rise of fascism in Europe. Letters from M.H.A. Newman and Odette Keun [no. 22], and Ezra Pound and Leonard Woolf [no. 23]. Cover design and illustration by Monica Marks. Some issues include a list of subscribers.

Asks urgent advice about an invitation to the States for Max in the summer term.

Thanks Hermann for looking into a term's teaching appointment in America for Max. Mentions Max's theorem which is being vetted by Alonzo Church. Expresses her gratification to hear that Lefschetz was amiable. Recommends Hardy's 'A Mathematician's Apology'.

Thanks Hella for her letter of August 1940. Describes her movements as a war-exile since then and travel plans for the near future. Refers to Hella's son's difficult return from Europe. Reports that Max's letters seem quite cheerful and do not take a black view of the raids.

Describes incidences of her recent absentmindedness, mentioning Vera Dawmann and Simon Flexner. Thanks Hella for having her to stay. Reports that she has had a loan from her brother in Santiago. Mentions her letters from Max that are cheerful despite the bombing in London. Regrets not having seen Mrs Reifler again.

Reports that Edward has received a scholarship and a grant to keep the whole family together in New York. Describes her living arrangements at the house of Dr Richard Day and his wife. Observes that the Days' two girls mix with Edward and William much better than the 'nicer' Dawmann children. Believes that it will still be possible to visit the Weyls in the spring. Mentions Max's letters.

Details her childrens' illness and rearranges her travel plans accordingly. Mentions that the Tuesday she arrives in Princeton will be the anniversary of her engagement to Max.

Details what she has bought with the $10. Wishes she could understand Hermann's discovery and Max's research. Describes Edward's writing activity.

Thanks Hermann for writing to many universities concerning Max. Reports that she and the boys have moved into a furnished flat offered by Mrs Pappenheimer, and describes their new lodgings. Mentions projects discussed with her literary agent Ann Watkins. Tells an anecdote about William asking the meaning of a hundred percent. Mentions the death of James Joyce.