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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
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ALS to Hella Weyl

Asks if Mrs Panofsky's illness is serious. Enquires about the Weyls plan to go to China and reveals her own hopes to take her children to Switzerland in 1948. Reports that Max seems happy in Princeton but worries that he is not making the most of his opportunities for talk about his project with other academics. Hopes to get her map made by Paul and Marjorie Abbatt. Repeats the information about 'Ten Letter Writers' that she acquired from Leonard Woolf. Describes her trip to the Observatory and King's College Chapel. Mentions Michael and Margareta and Hella's sister. Refers to the transportation of the Fanny Kemble letters.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Gives a detailed description of the difficulties of life with her illness, and her progress with the help of drugs. Mentions plans to say from April to October with the MacLeod's in Sutherland. Refers to her plans to develop the meadow at Cross Farm. Complains of the trend to build on Britain's green spaces. Recalls her first meeting with Nonie Steel. Announces her decision to sell Virginia Woolf's letters (but not Leonards). Reminisces about Leonard Woolf. Notes that Carrington's letters have been published by David Garnett, and refers to Lytton Strachey and Ralph Partridge. Points out a note referring to herself and Yda in the same publication. Refers to Elsa's disbelief in illness. Observes that Max has turned to Margaret Penrose. Expresses anxiety at not having heard from William and Karmen.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Covers the progress of her illness, her financial plans, and her support network. Refers to Leonard Woolf and Quentin Bell's life of Virginia Woolf.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Copies of the Monologue edited by Lyn Irvine, nos. 1-24

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.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Photocopy of ALS to Sid Homan

Thanks Sid for his letter. Clarifies her relationship with the Woolfs and The Hogarth Press. Lists her other publications and offers to send Sid the ones of which she has spare copies.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

TLS to Hella Weyl

Arranges to have some things sent from Beatrice's attic to New York. Complains about the American postal service which returned a letter to her from Leonard Woolf to England. Reports that Edward's eyes are improving.Tells anecdotes about William's 'general sophistication'.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typscript letter to Mrs Aitken

Sends extracts from Bess Tapper's collection of Alison Cairns' letters from Gleneagles hospital. Mentions the cares of publishing, and refers to Virginia and Leonard Woolf.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist