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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist Turing, Alan Mathison (1912-1954) computer scientist
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ALS to Hella Weyl

Asks urgently for news of the Weyls. Details her arrangements for living in Cambridge whilst Max is in America. Reports that William is enjoying the Byron House School and Edward is having lessons privately including music with Mrs Ellis. Describes Appy's daughter Mairi Ann. Mentions her letters from Mag Flexner, whose broken marriage reminds her of Appy's, and refers to Cyril Connolly's "The Unquiet Grave". Covers Nancy Raphael's troubles, a picnic with the Inghams, and Max's movements between visiting Turing at the Nat. Physical Laboratory and visiting the Blacketts in Manchester. Suggest that Mabbie Schmiderer might house her journals and MSS. Expresses her sadness that they left Cross Farm to be neglected by tenants.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Lyn Newman

Expresses interest in Mr Holmes' U.S.A. goose book. Mentions her first real fan mail from a Dorothy Gardiner in New York. Encloses T.L.S. Recounts Max's illness and treatment with their family doctor, an Addenbrookes diagnostician called Martin, and M. Black. Reports her conversation with Max about his future in Manchester and their future together. Complains that he turned down the position of Senior Tutor in Mathematics at Churchill College. Refers to Alan Turing's quarrels with Max. Forbids Nancy to send her Alison funds until after she knows the result of her Carnegie application. Mentions Ruth, Elsa, Appy and Maisi.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist