- NewmanL/A/A1/1/24
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- Mar. 1967 (Circa.)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for her support for her writing. Praises Lyn's book. Reports that Jane and baby Hugo will soon be arriving in England.
Joseph, Margaret Myfanwe (1906-? 2000) author
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for her support for her writing. Praises Lyn's book. Reports that Jane and baby Hugo will soon be arriving in England.
Joseph, Margaret Myfanwe (1906-? 2000) author
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Regarding her request for advice about architectural qualifications and employment on behalf of a young man [William Newman?]. Replies that Mr Kirkland Robertson advises that he contact The Royal Institute of British Architects.
Geoffrey (fl 1964)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Gives instructions to Lyn for distributing Geographic magazine. Covers Jane's relationship with John King. Reports on the chimps' social behaviour including descriptions of their "gang warfare" system and sexual cycles. Refers briefly to Louis Leakey.
Goodall, Dame Valerie Jane (b 1934) primatologist and anthropologist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports on progress of Jane's chimp research: mentions plans for permanent research centre in "Chimpland", a recommendation at a conference in Nairobi that the reserve be made a National Park for Research, prospective completion of her thesis and scientific book by 1965, travel to Liberia and the Congo to study Pigmy chimps, and the editing of a film. Informs of Jane's return to Cambridge on 24th December.
Goodall, Dame Valerie Jane (b 1934) primatologist and anthropologist
Typescript letter unsigned to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Observations on the chimps' diet. Reports that Edna is doing her daily "dung swirling" and the chimps have been found with meat again. Letter possibly unfinished.
Goodall, Dame Valerie Jane (b 1934) primatologist and anthropologist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Describes their move to a new camp and their new tent. Mentions there are more chimps so that she is busier than ever, even with Edna as her secretary assistant. Makes observations on young chimps, particularly new baby Flint. Elucidates the term "dung swirling". Mentions plans for " a proper chimp film" with Geographic, and an offer of financial support from an influential Dutch Scientist. Refers briefly to Solly Zuckerman.
Goodall, Dame Valerie Jane (b 1934) primatologist and anthropologist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Informing Lyn that she and Hugo have bought a coffee perculator as her wedding present to them. Mentions that Jane has accepted an invitation to talk at the Royal Institute on the gradual physical and social development of Flint the baby chimp.
Goodall, Dame Valerie Jane (b 1934) primatologist and anthropologist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports on the chimps. Covers Hugo's re-filming of his Kigoma material, plans for the future research station, and a prospective visit from scientists from Konrad Lorenz's establishment. Anecdotes about Jane's staff, Hassan, Anyango and Dominic.
Goodall, Dame Valerie Jane (b 1934) primatologist and anthropologist
TLS to "Families" and Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Details the visit to "Chimpland" of Dr Eibl-Eibesfeldt and Hans Hass, from Konrad Lorenz's institution. News of the staff, Edna, Dominic, Anyango, and Hassan. Mentions a prospective visit from Malcolm MacDonald.
Goodall, Dame Valerie Jane (b 1934) primatologist and anthropologist
Correspondence with John Hayward
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman