- Smithies/H/H23
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- 15 Jan. 1932–9 Mar. 1932
Part of Papers of Frank Smithies
Part of Papers of Frank Smithies
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Describes incidences of her recent absentmindedness, mentioning Vera Dawmann and Simon Flexner. Thanks Hella for having her to stay. Reports that she has had a loan from her brother in Santiago. Mentions her letters from Max that are cheerful despite the bombing in London. Regrets not having seen Mrs Reifler again.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Sends sympathies for Hermann's illness and their disappointing holiday. Suggests looking for an unsalaried lectureship for Max. Informs them that Lionel Penrose has created a fund to help any of his friends cross the Atlantic which would pay for Max's travel. Believes that she could support him whilst he was with her. Refers to a long paper that Max has written for The American Review of Symbolic Logic, which, Alonzo Church heard, will arrive in America in the next week. Plans to visit the Weyls. Mentions that she has asked Mary Mason to look after Edward. Anticipates a visit from Margareta.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Hopes the news of Ortega is not true. Tells Hella not to dress for the Paul Robeson concert. Reports that Mrs Baer is coming to tea on Friday and William will go to Mrs Caplan. Tells an anecdote about William. Details the conflicting advice about crossing the atlantic that she received from the Inghams and from the Consulate through Miriam Green. Mentions Theo. Attached note mentions Vera's plans to take Jacqueline away without Pierre and Jean Pierre during the February half-term and explains how this impacts on Lyn's plans. Refers to Max's idea that flying is the only way to cross the Atlantic.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports that she has visited Dr Wilson a throat specialist at Saranac Lake and has decided to have her tonsils out. Admits that she is nervous because Max's tonsil operation had serious complications. Mentions that her brother has sent her money and does not know about the difficulties in connection with refunding him. Regrets that she has had to impose upon Appy Ogilvy to look after her boys and leave Mairi Ann with Jane Ingham. Asks Hella to buy stamps with the coupons that Max sent when he heard about the pawning of Lyn's engagement ring.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Feels encouraged by the good news from Africa but has received the bad news that Miss Huntingdon is closing the Edgehill Inn for Christmas and she must uproot her family again. Rejects the idea of trying to go back to England due to Max's uncertain feelings about their return and the difficulty of getting passage. Refers to the Inghams. Asks for Margareta's address. Reports that Max approved of her book and the Richards are sending a chapter to the Atlantic Monthly.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Hella for sending financial aid. Complains that she has not had time to write. Details the situation with her allowance. Mentions Edward's operation. Notes that Margareta and Michael are married. Refers to Anne Marie. Describes the cold conditions in which they are living. Expresses disappointment that Max has not asked her to return to England. Admires Churchill's latest speech.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Describes William playing on his bicycle in the snow drifts. Reports that she is still waiting for her allowances from Max and accepts Hella's offer of financial support in the interim. Sends her love to Sonja and Anne Marie. Mentions her land lady Mrs Peterson. Asks if Margareta will get her job.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Hella for her birthday present and details what she will buy with it. Reports that Edward has measles and discusses how this will affect her plans to visit Princeton. Mentions that she is moving to Keene Valley in June to stay with Mrs MacIntosh and that she is trying to persuade Appy to come with her as David has been drafted reducing Appy's income. Observes that civilians cannot get across the Atlantic anymore. Expresses her scepticism about Sheila Corner's news that Max really wants her and the children to return. Asks if Hella can find a library that will take four volumes of her journal. Writes that she is burning everything earlier than 1928.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Hella for the parcel of food and clothes. Describes their clothing ration and the improvement in quality and availability of goods. Covers Max's plans to travel to America, a grant he is receiving for his project, Lyn's plans to move back to Cambridge, and William's bicycle accident. Mentions Appy Ogilvy, Elsa and Yda. Complains about the lack of social contact caused by the difficulty of entertaining on rations. Describes her garden. Asks after Hella's sister, and their plans for the summer.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist