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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
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Draft ALS to Mr Cripps

Enquires about captions for the photographs in the article. Offers a footnote about doves ability to breed all year round in a dove house.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Reports that Edward is married and expecting a child. Details the situation between Max and herself. Refers to the progress of her Alison Cairns book.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Reports that Lefschetz has failed to secure an invitation for Max to visit America. Describes her visit to Dr Gary where she received the news that one of her hips is higher than the other causing curvature of the spine. Mentions the articles she is working on. Refers to Peter Jack's curiosity about Einstein and the Institute.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Nancy Blackburn

Grieves for the loss of Mrs Booth. Details her plans to stay with William and Karmen in Laguna Beach California over Christmas and visit Clare Millikan in Berkeley on the way back. Mentions a happy stay with Lionel and Christian Esher. Plans to visit Dorothy Brett in Taos with William. Remembers Dorothy Brett as happier than her portrayal in Bertrand Russell's autobiography, and mentions that she is the sole survivor of the (D. H.) Lawrence community. Reports that Max is going to Bristol for Christmas and to the Taylors. Complains about Christine Sparks. Recalls Elsa's letter in which she refuses to live near Betty Galpin who has same lack of sympathy for her as Alison Cairns had. Refers to a consultation with Beauford Davies and Hewittson re a possible divorce between Lyn and Max. Mentions that she has contacted Niel Pearson to act for Max in the matter. Mentions a telephone conversation with Sara Turing.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Draft of typed letter to Spencer Curtis Brown

Describes Morley Kennerley's reply to the suggestion that 'So much love, so little money' might be a suitable book for one of the reprint societies. Sends her good wishes for the birth of his grandchild.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Announces the birth of Edna and Edward's daughter Sarah Catherine Newman. Discusses plans to visit Molly in America. Mentions having seen an article about the diving project in National Geographic.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Nancy Blackburn from Laguna Beach, California.

Recounts her journey to L.A., her meeting with Lynette Bobrow and other activities in California with Karmen and William. Details her plans for further travel to the Grand Canyon and Taos. Gives a poetic description of her flight.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Mentions the Yugoslavian revolt. Reports that Dr Pappernheimer put her in contact with Dr Frederick Smith who is treating her back. Writes that she no longer has daily help with William and does not feel comfortable letting Berenice take him out after the 'taxi incident'. Refers to Mrs Hirsch and her daughter Eveline. Informs her that the Hogarth Press claim to have only one copy of 'Ten Letter Writers' left. Tells an anecdote about Edward's use of slang. Sends Hermann one of Lionel Penrose's mathematical problems. Confirms that she has a house in Scotland (Connecticut).

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Draft ALS to Spencer Curtis Brown

Hopes to send him a transcript of 'Field with Geese' in the next month. Refers to the printing strike. Asks whether he will write to Morley Kennerley and ask him to enter 'So much love, so little money' for the Frederick Niven Award by sending it to Mrs Marie Muir, Hon. Secretary of the P.E.N. Scottish Centre.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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