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NewmanL/A/A2/Pearson/6
Unique identifier
GB 275 NewmanL/A/A2/Pearson/6
Title
ALS to Lyn Newman
Date(s)
- 1967 (Circa.) (Creation)
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3 p paper
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Recalls Borth-y-Gest and their picnic on Black Rock sands. Discusses "Alison Cairns". Claims that she is very psychosomatic. Describes her brother Michael's lifestyle, mentioning his aquaintance with Compton MacKenzie, and Niel's with Moray Maclaren. Refers to the book she is writing. Notes the difference between Alison's reponse to family and her own. Mentions Ronald Laing's interview with Nova about schizophrenia as a primarily family situation. Details her stay at Kinlochewe. Sends news of Lydia.