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Papers of Lyn Newman Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)
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ALS to Lyn Newman

Reports that she has left the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom after a difficult last month, and describes the turmoil this has cause in all aspects of her life. Approves of Lyn's arrangements with the Dovehouse and hopes that her troubles with tenants and finances are over. Advises Lyn to hold firm with Hamish Hamilton on the structure of her book about Alison Cairns. Asks about Lyn's travel plans on returning from America. Refers to an operation she is going to have on her foot. Mentions that Stephanie Tixier is in Guatemala visiting her brother Olec, and Marthe Spender's condition is hopeless. Gives Lyn the address of her friend Edith Elton in New York.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Tries to establish the date of her long weekend at Matlock Bath with Alison Cairns. Recalls that they talked about Witold Langrod and Alison's relationship with him. Sympathises with Lyn's continued arm pain.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Makes plans for Lyn to visit her. Refers to a passage in 'Shirley'. Sympathises with Lyn's arm injury and says that she herself is suffering from insomnia. Asks if she can use Lyn's remarks about Kennedy.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Hopes that her organisation will move its HQ to London and force her to resign. Describes their efforts to find new offices in Geneva. Writes that the Kennedy murder affected her as if it was a personal loss. Asks after Lyn and her arrangements with Max. Reflects on the positive aspect of outdoor sanitation. Thanks Lyn for sending 'Jane Eyre'.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Informs Lyn that she has been suffering stress and consequently poor physical health. Expresses her renewed appreciation of 'Ten Letter Writers'. Refers Lyn to M. Julliard's charming note on returning 'So much love, so little money'. Mentions having lunch with B. Bradfield who is writing a history of Switzerland. Asks what William decided in the end concerning a skiing trip. Hopes to rest with her sister Rose Davis after their respective cures.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Explains that she left sending the chocolates until after the wedding so that Lyn would have some herself. Describes the scene in the Parc de la Grange where she is sitting. Complains about her cure. Accepts Lyn's loan of 'A Quaker View of Sex'. Asks if she upset William with her overly informal address in her correspondence with him. Discusses 'A Scotswoman in Occupied France' sent to her by Flo. Remarks that Marthe and herself saw similarities between the modes of thought of Janet Teissier du Cros, Alison Cairns and Lyn. Encloses a letter that Nancy Blackburn sent her.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Expresses her enjoyment of Lyn's visit. Mentions her subsequent preoccupation with organising the 10th Aniversary of the Geneva Business and Professional Women's Club. Reports that due to ill health she is undergoing a cure at Royat, Auvergne, France. Thanks Lyn for the present of 'Ten Letter Writers' and the washcloth and scourer. Refers to Mischa Sert and her friendships with Diaghilev, Renoir and Toulouse Lautrec. Recalls that Odette Keun nicknamed Moira Budberg 'The Bed Bug'.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

ALS to Lyn Newman

Regrets that Marthe Spender is too ill for Lyn to visit her. Hopes that Lyn's trip to Zurich works out. Congratulates Lyn on her son's engagement and mentions the marriage of her niece Judith.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Replies to Lyn's request for a Who's Who of Stephanie Tixier, Witold Langrod, Marthe Spender and herself, suggesting how she might obtain such information. Details her appointments for the coming months with a view of having Lyn to visit in Geneva. Reports that she was in England for her niece Judith's wedding and apologises for not having the time to visit Lyn. Asks why Lyn connects her with Mischa Sert. Transcribes Witold Langrod's refusal to write anything for Lyn's book on Alison Cairns.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Makes plans for Lyn to stay with her in Geneva. Suggests that Lyn visit the Julliards and Marthe Spender. Protests about Lyn's judgement of Witold Langrod.

Tapper, Elizabeth 'Bess' (fl 1960-1966)

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