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Papers of Lyn Newman
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Autograph letter signed "Bunny" to Max Newman

Sent from France. Writes that he has only just received Frances' letter informing his that Margaret and Max were able to visit France. Apologises for the lateness of his response and hopes they will still come to visit him. Describes his plans to stay in his cottage in France for as long as possible. Expresses the wish to get Max to talk about Maynard and Frank Ramsay. Sends his love to Lyn.

Garnett, David (1892-1981) writer and publisher

ALS to William Newman

Sends her sympathies to William's for the loss of his mother, Lyn Newman. Suggests two people who William might like to contact, Sally Dudley Heneveld, and Yves Henri Rimbaud.

Schmiderer, Mary Burlingham 'Mabbie' (1917-1974) author

ALS to Molly Harrower

Asks if Molly will lend him any of Lyn Newman's works. Mentions the "fantastic" letters he received from Lyn. Reports that he has been working on "Hamlet".

Homan, Sid (fl 1973)

"A friend writes"

Photocopy of typed obituary of Lyn Irvine by Nancy Blackburn.

Blackburn, Nancy (fl 1963-1978)

Photocopy of ALS to Sid Homan

Thanks Sid for his letter. Clarifies her relationship with the Woolfs and The Hogarth Press. Lists her other publications and offers to send Sid the ones of which she has spare copies.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Sympathises with Molly about her gall bladder operation. Accepts Molly's offer of a recording machine in order to develop her ideas about Shakespeare. Gives news of William, Karmen and the baby.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Margaret Penrose

Apologises for missing Margaret's birthday but wishes to recover before her trip to Bristol. Comments on Carrington's letters. Complains of Max's behaviour.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Lyn Newman and Karmen

Mentions Lyn's grandson Damien. Regrets that Lyn is ill. Gives news from America, refers to Nixon. Mentions Billy Ash and John S. Brown, and Julian, Dave, Rose and Arlene. Writes about her lunch with Marion.

Brakeley, Virginia (fl 1973)

Photocopy of ALS to Sid Homan

Mentions that she is bedridden but that this does not prevent her from enjoying life. Refers to Molly Harrower as her dear friend and expresses her hope, having read "Therapy of Poetry", that Molly will collaborate with her in writing about "Hamlet". Disagrees with Sid's ideas about "Hamlet". Gives him a brief autobiography. Mentions A. A. Jack's "The Young Hamlet" as a source of inspiration. Expands on her idea that "Hamlet" indicates that Shakespeare suffered a severe depression. Refers to A. L. Rowse.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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