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Papers of Lyn Newman Kemble, Frances Anne (1809-1893) afterwards Butler, actress
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TLS to Lyn Newman

Replies to her letter in Mr Kennerley's absence. Requests a synopsis of Lyn's proposed book on Fanny Kemble.

Stewart, C W (fl 1936-1937)

Draft ALS to Mr Huntington

Thanks him for proposing her as the author of his book about the Prince Imperial but explains that she is working on a book about Fanny Kemble.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

TLS to Lyn Newman

Regrets that Lyn is not interested in the idea of a book about the Prince Imperial. Asks whether he should approach Rev. F. A. Simpson who wrote a book on Napoleon III, or ask Professor Jack to recommend an author. Encourages Lyn's idea of a life of Fanny Kemble.

Huntington, C (fl 1937-1939)

Autograph draft of letter to C. W. Stewart

Reports that she finds a synopis of her biography of Fanny Kemble unsatisfactory and will begin writing the book itself. Hopes to do research in Princeton in the winter 1937-8, and suggests that she make a selection from Fanny Kemble's memoirs for separate publication.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

TLS to Lyn Newman

Anticipates the manuscript of Lyn's book on Fanny Kemble. Suggests that he consult colleagues about the prospects of a volume of selections from Fanny Kemble's memoirs.

Stewart, C W (fl 1936-1937)

Photocopy of ALS to Leonard and Virginia Woolf

Sends her Princeton address. Describes the place they are staying in with friends in New York. Encourages the Woolfs to visit America. Mentions the "wild unspoilt country". Refers to Edward's schooling in a Princeton nursery and discusses the impact it will have on their plans to move. Hopes to start an American-style nursery school when she returns to Cross Farm. Mentions that she has been working at the Princeton University Library and her book on Fanny Kemble is going ahead well because of the material to which she has had access. Discusses the pros and cons of having books put on film. Hopes to make a research visit to Georgia to see Fanny's husband's plantations. Complains about not meeting enough Americans. Describes shopping in America.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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