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Invitation card to Mr and Mrs Max Newman

  • NewmanL/A/A1/9/5
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  • 9 Mar. 1954 (Date given is the date of the party advertised on the item.)

    • Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Invitation to an Anniversary Party at Hilton Hall, Huntingdonshire. Autograph inscription to Lyn asks her to attend even if Max is in Manchester. Signed "Bunny".

Garnett, David (1892-1981) writer and publisher

ALS to Lyn Newman

Writes that his low spirits were cheered by Lyn's letter, but he is still depressed about the conservative majority in the election, which he believes is too "prodigious" to be maintained. Expresses gladness over Lyn's recovery from her operation.

Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer

ALS to Lyn Newman

Writes humourously about bed pans, including an anecdote about his mother, a sister at St Bartholemew's Hospital. Refers to her book which he has seen advertised in the T.L.S. Asks if she has a copy of R.J.'s book.

Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer

ALS to Lyn Newman

Expresses his surprise on finding out that Lyn is in America. Complains of his health. Mentions Geoffrey Marks and Olivia Manning. Lists the papers he reads. Asks to be remembered to "the old topologist".

Hayward, John Davy (1905-1965) editor, critic and bibliographer

ALS to Lyn Newman

Praises Lyn as a writer, and expresses his hope that his connection with The Nation has helped to further her. Mentions that he likes her personally and wishes to continue to meet. Refers to his plans to travel to Switzerland.

Henderson, Sir Hubert Douglas (1890-1952) Knight and economist

Autograph postcard signed to Lyn Newman

Alludes to her romantic entanglements in apology for her delay in replying to Lyn's letter. Intends to go to France to put her estate in order and return to London in May when she wishes to visit Lyn. Sends Lyn a copy of her book.

Keun, Odette (1888-1978) author

Autograph postcard signed to Max Newman

Thanks Max for informing her that Lyn and the children are in America. Mentions that she has been asked to lecture to a Cambridge University society but believes that her present bitter mood would prevent her from living in a family in Cambridge. Laments the surrender of France.

Keun, Odette (1888-1978) author

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