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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
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Copies of the Monologue edited by Lyn Irvine, nos. 1-24

Includes reviews of contemporary books, articles on current affairs particularly those of a literary nature or relating to Nazi Germany and the rise of fascism in Europe. Letters from M.H.A. Newman and Odette Keun [no. 22], and Ezra Pound and Leonard Woolf [no. 23]. Cover design and illustration by Monica Marks. Some issues include a list of subscribers.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Copy of typed letter to Katharine M. Wilson

Thanks Katherine for an 'interesting and inspiring' review of 'Alison Cairns' in the A.U.R. [Australian University Review?]. Clears up a misuderstanding about a comment of Max's that appears in the book. Gives background information about how she developed the structure and content of 'Alison Cairns'. Explains that she omitted items at David Cairn's request, apart from Alison's break with Robert Hurd. Mentions the review's reference to Cranford. Explains why she could not write a lot about Elsa in 'So much love, so little money'. Believes she still has a way to go in the process of grieving for Alison.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

TLS to Katherine M. Wilson, from Katherine's copy of 'Alison Cairns'.

Thanks Katherine for an 'interesting and inspiring' review of 'Alison Cairns' in the A.U.R. [Aberdeen University Review]. Clears up a misuderstanding about a comment of Max's that appears in the book. Gives background information about how she developed the structure and content of 'Alison Cairns'. Explains that she omitted items at David Cairn's request, apart from Alison's break with Robert Hurd. Mentions the review's reference to Cranford. Explains why she could not write a lot about Elsa in 'So much love, so little money'. Believes she still has a way to go in the process of grieving for Alison. Mentions that Hatchards have been selling 'Alison Cairns'. Refers to her cousin, Dr Archie Macnair who is a G.P. in S.E.Q. [South East Queensland?]

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Enthuses about her stay with Hella. Reports that both children are ill again. Mentions doing a fresh typing of her long article. Hopes that Hella felt happier about her translation after Mrs Norton's visit. Refers to Marina Wister and Vera Dawmann.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Details her childrens' illness and rearranges her travel plans accordingly. Mentions that the Tuesday she arrives in Princeton will be the anniversary of her engagement to Max.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Autograph note

Possibly not Newman. A modified version of the goldfish puzzle. The name Teresa Kennedy appended to the bottom.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Expresses her sadness that Hella cannot visit England due to illness. Explains why she could not visit them in Switzerland. Describes Cross Farm when she visited to supervise a change of tenants. Mentions the Garrett Birkhoffs. Sends news of Appy and Mairi-Ann, Christine Price and Mag Flexner.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Discusses plans for Hella's visit to England.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Thanks Hella for the parcel. Details what she has been listening to on the Third Programme.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Hella Weyl

Makes plans to see Hella if she visits England in June. Hopes for a reunion of the Weyls, Newmans and Whiteheads. Wonders if she could fly over to Switzerland to have more time with Hella when Max and the boys are at Borth-y-Gest and looked after by Miss Jones. Sends her sympathy about Margareta's miscarriage. Describes her boys reactions to their schools. Mentions her writing about her childhood. Refers to Max's 'Third Programme appreciation of Hardy'.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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