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NewmanL/A/A2/Shaw/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 NewmanL/A/A2/Shaw/1
Title
ALS to Lyn Newman
Date(s)
- 1931 (Circa.) (Creation)
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6 p paper
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Speculates about reasons for the change in tone between two of Lyn's letters, blaming the less enthusiastic letter on the influence of her family and Scotland. Answered by an indignant marginal note in Lyn's hand. Discusses Lyn's relationship with Geoffrey [Marks]. Mentions Lyn's articles in the Nation, and her visit to the Woolfs. Recommends that Lyn travel. Describes her work with the Luo at a government rest camp above the Kavirondo Gulf. Regrets that she hasn't yet visited Chogoria and Lyn's brother's mission. Criticises Kathy's review of Blake. Asks for more news of Kathy, Letty, Francis, Bill, Yda and Priscilla. Refers to Ivor Richard's book.