Identity area
Reference code
NewmanL/A/A2/Hunt/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 NewmanL/A/A2/Hunt/1
Title
ALS to Lyn Newman
Date(s)
- 14 Feb. 1968 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
6 p paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Concerns Lyn's "Alison Cairns". Goes into detail about Erica's family connections and her contacts with the Cairns. Mentions that she is Rosemary Blackadder's sister. Refers to her relationship with Jimmie Wood, and her membership of the International Club and the Saltere Society. Describes her visits to Aviemore and the Grants at the Dell. Reports that she is recording the folk lives of contemporary Chirnside and her manuscripts will go to the Duns Library for future historians. Queries some points in "Alison Cairns". Mentions James and Nellie Craw, and Jean Mackenzie.