Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Encourages her to go to Cambridge and research for two years. Expresses the opinion that no real research can be done before the age of forty. Agrees with her plan to take a year off study. Instructs her on how to go about applying to Newnham.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Assures her that she does not have to fix on a firm topic of research and gives her permission to quote his name as a reference for her capacity to settle on and carry out a course of research.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Printed Certificate from the University of Aberdeen with autograph additions.
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Certifies that Lyn attended the Senior Honours Class in English Literature and achieved First Class Honours. Gives a reference that praises her insightfulness as a critic.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports that he has written to Mr Dean and will do what he can to help her. Gives her an alternative address to reply to. Informs her that her best papers in the examination were the Romantics and Bacon.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Informs Lyn that the John Reid's Trust will be able to pay her a grant of fifty pounds.
Dean, John Reid (fl 1924-1926)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Advises her to research something that will give her pleasure. Rejects the topic "Sensibility from Sterne to Jane Austen", prefering her other choice "The History of the Literary Criticism of the Bible".
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Confirms that the University of Cambridge Board of Research Studies admitted Lyn at a Research Student and appointed Sir A. Quiller-Couch as her supervisor
Priestley, R E (fl 1924-1928)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Apologises for his delay in replying but writes that he has had influenza. Congratulates Lyn on her acceptance to research at Cambridge. Reports that Miss Hoare has also chosen a topic which she thinks will be acceptable for a research place. Advises Lyn on sight-seeing in Cambridge.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Encloses cutting that records Lyn's first class in her MA from Aberdeen University [attached].
Badenoch, Snowie (fl 1924-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Advises her about applying for the Carnegie Research Scholarship, and suggests she ask Miss Hoare for more information. Suggests that she use himself and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch as referees. Sends his regards to Miss Young for her parents sake.
Jack, Adolphus Alfred (1868-1946)