St John‘s College Personal Collections

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/66
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11 Jan. 1961

Asks him to query the classification that the British National Bibliography has accorded 'Field with Geese', which she feels inappropriate.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Richard Brain

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/67
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1 Dec. 1964

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Asks for his advice regarding publishing her book about Alison Cairns, after receiving a rejection from Hamish Hamilton, with what she felt were unhelpful comments from Roger Machell. Explains that she sent Hamish Hamilton an unfinished draft in the hopes they would accept it and allow her to raise the money to go to America to be at the birth of her first grandchild. Expresses a reluctance to try publishing with Fabers again.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/68
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14 Feb. 1960

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Offers her book on the domestic goose for consideration. Mentions the Eshers.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hamish Hamilton

NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/69
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3 May 1960

Part of Papers of Lyn Newman

Notes at the top of the page that the letter was rewritten to be briefer. Encloses photographs by Edward Leigh with instructions of how she would like them arranged in "Field with Geese". Refers to the sketch map by Margaret Thorpe. Mentions the geese at Barrington Green. Details her plans to travel to Scotland.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton