Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Admires the American edition of 'Field with Geese'. Instructs him to send copies to Professor and Mrs Lefschetz, and Mrs Bailey.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Autograph draft of letter to John Lawrence
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks him for sending the press cuttings concerning 'Field with Geese'. Mentions an appreciative letter from Mrs Bailey. Hopes that Morrow's will eventually feel that it was worth their while publishing 'Field with Geese'.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Covers photographs, cover design, and origin of idea for the title for "Field with Geese". Thanks Richard for his careful proof readings and for his offer to look up Fraser Darling in the British Museum catalogue.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Typescript letter to Richard Brain with autograph postscript.
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Writes to mention the Wildfowl Trust, Slimbridge, Glos and Peter Scott. Queries the progress of the advance notice leaflets for "Field with Geese". Thanks Richard for the information about press cutting agencies.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Typescript letter to Richard Brain
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Richard for the advanced notice leaflet. Encloses her list of presentation copies for "Field with Geese" and a special request that one go to The Queen Mother.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Typescript letter to Richard Brain
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Richard for copy of letter from Peter Scott. Orders six further copies of "Field with Geese" for herself. Asks when William Morrows expects to publish their edition.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Typescript letter to Richard Brain
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Commiserates with the silent reception that "Field with Geese" received from the press. Mentions a comical letter from the reporter at the Berwick Advertiser. Suggests advertising "Field with Geese" in the Berwick Advertiser.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
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
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
Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks him for placing an advertisement for 'Field with Geese' in the Observer. Quotes from Kathleen Nott's letter regarding the book.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist