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Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
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Autograph drafts of a letter to Mr Crawley

Arranges to buy the remaining bound and unbound copies of 'So much love, so little money'. Hopes that there will be renewed interest in it if she publishes her biography of Alison Cairns.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Mr du Sautoy

Sends a copy of 'Ten Letter Writers'. Suggests that Faber might wish to reprint it. Attaches a postscript regarding ownership of the copyright.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Typed letter to Mr du Sautoy

Thanks him for the news that 'So much love, so little money' is to be reprinted. Complains that Faber will not reprint John B. Yeats' letters to W. B. and refers to her discussion about it with Professor J. B. Brebner at St. John's.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

Autograph letter to Richard Fitter

Refers to Richard Fitter's article in the Observer regarding the detergent with which oil-covered sea birds are washed removing their natural waterproofing. Asks whether he disagrees with Eric Fabricuis' paper in the Tenth Annual Report of the Wildfowl Trust, which states that the birds' waterproofing is caused by air held among the feathers.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Covers Molly and Mortimer's visit to Cross Farm, Elsa's ill health, Lyn's time in Berwickshire, Max Newman, Vera Owen and her husband Joe, a new edition of "Field with Geese" and David Cairns.

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

TLS to Molly Harrower

Commiserates on Heidi's death and sends "Salome Now Dead" Lyn's poem about the death of her cat. Describes her recent ill health. Discusses her travel plans. Mentions the movements of Max, William, Edward and Edna, and her grandchildren. Extends an open invitation for Molly to stay at Cross Farm, describing spring there.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Thanks Molly for the illustrated letter. Enthuses about the possibility of Molly joining her on the cruise and refers to a plan to cross the States together. Refers to her "Naturopath" in Letchworth. Mentions a strike of the electricity unions. Recalls Molly's meeting with Lionel Penrose at a conference in America. Describes the difficulties in his marriage with Margaret Penrose. Sympathises with Molly about the death of Alice Brown.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

ALS to Molly Harrower

Details her sparsity of correspondences since her return from America. Suggests plans for Molly's trip to London. Mentions Molly's poetry book and recalls her friendship with Stevie Smith. Refers to a phrase of Geoffrey Mark's about Molly's tenacity. Reports the death, whilst skiing, of Martin Greenberg. Narrates the ups and downs of the rest of her trip in America and the ill health which plagued it.

Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist

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