Identity area
Reference code
NewmanL/A/A2/Aytoun/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 NewmanL/A/A2/Aytoun/1
Title
ALS to Lyn Newman
Date(s)
- 24 Sep. 1957–24 Sept. 1957 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2 p paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Writes to inform Lyn how much she enjoyed 'So much love, so little money'. Mentions that she knew Lyn's Aunt Christina very well and met Lyn's grandfather at Selly Oak. Recalls the connection between Lyn's grandfather and her grandparents at Birkenhead, and meetings between other members of the two families at Robertson, Cambridge, and Carey Hall. Mentions Helen and Dr McNair, and Lyn's Uncle Leonard. Reports that she was with Christina at her death and attended the funeral along with Lyn's Uncle Thorburn. Sends news of her daughters. Refers to Auntie Teidie.