Part of Papers of 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)
Draft of autograph letter to Mr Stewart
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports on the progress of her biography of Fanny Kemble. Mentions that Owen Wister, Fanny Kemble's grandson has been helpful. Refers to her visit to the plantations on St Simon's Island and Butler's Island which were owned by Fanny Kemble's husband. Regrets that Macmillan are publishing a biography of Fanny Kemble by Margaret Armstrong but is encouraged by the knowledge that some of her material will not have been known to this author.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Receives the news that Lyn's book on Fanny Kemble will be finished by May. Regrets that a tinted reproduction of Lawrence's drawing of Fanny Kemble will be prohibitively expensive. Suggests that the photographic reproduction should be done by R. B. Fleming and Co.
Kennerley, Morley (1902-1985)
Correspondence with Catherine Evans Gordon
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of 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)
Correspondence with the Lenox Library Association, Mass.
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
In response to Lyn Newman's enquiry, gives the details of two pamphlets attributed to Fanny Kemble.
Acting Superintendent of the Reading Rooms, Library of Congress (fl 1938)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Explains that Marina Dasburg forwarded Lyn's letter to her. Regrets Lyn's decision to write about her grandmother, Fanny Kemble, because she feels that Kemble's Georgia Journal was unjust, particularly regarding her grandfather and his involvement in slavery. Tells Lyn to contact the Dents of Hofyl Plantation, and to visit Sea Island. Offers to detail the last years of Kemble's life when Lyn returns to England.
Butler, Alice (fl 1938-1964)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Covers the photographs of Fanny Kemble, and Margaret Armstrong's life of Fanny Kemble. Informs Alice that the Sartoris family and Mrs MacIntosh believed that Miss Hall was Pierce Butler's mistress, and Mr Schott named him as the co-respondent when divorcing his wife.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist