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Papers of Lyn Newman
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TLS to Lyn Newman

Explains why they are turning down Lyn's novel 'The Resting Arrow' for publication. Praises her writing style and encourages her to carry on writing. Mentions Major Owen Rutter.

Chatto and Windus

ALS to Lyn Newman

Informs Lyn that Chatto and Windus will not publish her book. Believes she will do better with her next attempt but sympathises with her wish to publish her current work. Encloses a letter to Mr Eliot. Invites Lyn to write to him again.

Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant

ALS to Lyn Newman

Congratulates Lyn on finding a flat. Complains that he has been ill. Mentions that he is writing again. Recalls a terrible tea but hopes Lyn and Vera do not. Wishes Lyn well with her new attempt at publishing.

John, Romilly (1906-1986) civil servant, poet, author and physicist

TLS to Lyn Newman

Criticism of Lyn's novel, "The Resting Arrow". Thanks her for letting him read it and apologises for his absence when she called on him.

Garnett, David (1892-1981) writer and publisher

Newspaper cutting: "Wed in a Beret"

Covers the attendence of Mr Augustus John at the wedding of his son Romilly John to Miss Catherine Gower. Includes photograph of all three.

Unknown (003106) (fl 1928)

TLS to Lyn Newman

Permission from the Cambridge University Board of Research Studies to submit her Ph.D. dissertation before the end of term 1929.

Priestley, R E (fl 1924-1928)

ALS to Mrs Irvine [Lyn Newman's mother]

Thanks Mrs Irvine for her kind letter, and her news of Lyn. Assures Mrs Irvine of his belief that after a break Lyn will "polish" off her thesis.

Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)

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