| Title |
Correspondence with Nancy Blackburn |
| Reference |
Blackburn, N |
| Covering Dates |
1960–1978 |
| Extent and Medium |
20 items; paper |
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| St John's Library/NewmanL/Blackburn, N contains: |
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Blackburn/1
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for letter with news of William and two poems. Compares poems to "So Much Love, So Little Money". Reports the death of a mutual friend, Mr Holmes. Reminisces about him, including his reaction to Lyn's offer to have his name put on the list for a healing service, and his enquiry prompted by Lyn's goose book [Field with Geese].
Creator: Nancy Blackburn.
1 p; paper. |
29 Aug. 1963 |
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Blackburn/2
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Apologises for causing anxiety to Lyn and Vi over the problems with her eye as it is getting better. Details her appointments at various surgeries. Thanks her for the aconites and snowdrops, and refers to Miriam Swallow as the giver of the vase they are in. Describes her birthday gifts, including the history of family heirloom jewelry. Mentions that Bro. D. called and plans to call the baby Fiona Louise. Offers to lend Lyn the Plowden Report. Complains about College of Technology Registrar. Covers forty-fourth birthday of Mary Phillips, Barbara Brook's bad back, Andrew and Jack, arrival of David's book, settlement of R. Foster, Sister B, Emma, Jane and Richard, "Alison Cairns", Mrs Booth.
Creator: Nancy Blackburn.
7 p; paper. |
9 Feb. 1967 |
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Blackburn/3
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ALS to Margaret and Max Newman. Wishes Margaret and Max a good holiday in the Dordogne. Reminisces about her holidays there. Thanks them for the photographs. Invites them to Aldeburgh. Refers to Aunt A. Replies to a query about "The Duck who bought a Boat" that Lyn may have destroyed it. Describes it as in an exercise book and well illustrated. Mentions that it was started after Lyn's illness set in and was rejected by Sarah and the nursery school. Promises to look for the two poems Lyn gave her and suggests that the Listener might buy them.
Creator: Nancy Blackburn.
2 p; paper. |
12 May 1976 |
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Blackburn/4
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"A friend writes". Photocopy of typed obituary of Lyn Irvine by Nancy Blackburn.
Creator: Nancy Blackburn.
2 p; paper. |
30 June 1973 |
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Blackburn/5
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Mentions writing poems in her sleep. Reports that Professor Black is pleased with Mr Gledhill's achievements with Max, but she is worried that the pills will upset him. Expresses concern for Nancy's health. Describes the difficulties of her relationship with Max Newman, particularly disagreement over residence. Ponders the meaning of the identity of our souls. Details her finances, refering to lodgers and the Carnegie Trust. Mentions Richard Brain and "Field with Geese". Gives Yda's new address.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
2 p; paper. |
10 Dec. 1960 |
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Blackburn/6
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Responds to a phone conversation between herself and Nancy. Covers Nancy's illness, Lyn's anxieties about her relationship with Max, the possible division of Cross Farm. Muses on the state of marriage, refering to Edith Anne Robertson's criticism of "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Mentions a long conversation with Tom Volens, the vicar of Eversden. Explains that it is not surprising that Hamish Hamilton is not advertising "Field with Geese" on his splash list. Encloses a photograph with lines from Yeat's prayer for his son. Mentions Judy's recent breakdown, a flood at Roscoe Beddoes' house in Newtown, and her application for a writing grant.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; paper. |
14 Dec. 1960 |
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Blackburn/7
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Expresses interest in Mr Holmes' U.S.A. goose book. Mentions her first real fan mail from a Dorothy Gardiner in New York. Encloses T.L.S. Recounts Max's illness and treatment with their family doctor, an Addenbrookes diagnostician called Martin, and M. Black. Reports her conversation with Max about his future in Manchester and their future together. Complains that he turned down the position of Senior Tutor in Mathematics at Churchill College. Refers to Alan Turing's quarrels with Max. Forbids Nancy to send her Alison funds until after she knows the result of her Carnegie application. Mentions Ruth, Elsa, Appy and Maisi.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; negative. |
24 Dec. 1960 |
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Blackburn/8
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Mentions anxiety over Jill and Sophy. Covers the Robinson children, her prayers for Chris, and her anticipation of a report of a meeting with Mr Gledhill. Describes her arguments with Max over matters that include Cockcroft's renewed invitation of a position at Churchill College and the vertical division of Cross Farm. Writes that Nancy has inspired her to give a talk at the Luncheon Club on "The Economics and Practice of Buying Books" and asks for more information and ideas. Declares her intention of also writing to the National Book League.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; negative. |
22 Mar. 1961 |
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Blackburn/9
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Details her holiday in Ireland with Yda. Covers a stay with Mrs Harty, lunch with Ned Lloyd's daughter Nel Allott at Odilville where they talked of Nel's sisters-in-law Bridget and Nicolette who married Anthony Devas, an encounter with a man named Meade who claimed to have given Patrick MacGowan [McGeown] the material for "Heat the Furnace Seven Times More", not having heard from Barbara Holmes. Sends news that Jonathan has a job at Addenbrookes and Grandpa Hazell is in hospital.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
5 p; paper. |
27 Sep. 1968 |
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Blackburn/10
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Mentions that she has had William and his friend Karmen Curtis staying, and that Edward got a lot out of his American trip. Sympathises with Nancy's ill health. Reports that Alicia Percival has offered Elsa her house whilst she is travelling, and that Vi hopes to go to Escot. Points out an article in The Mathematical Gazette for June called "An Ancient Tragedy" about Noah's ark. Refers to Mabbie Schmiderer looking after her mother whilst Anna Freud is in Vienna for the Freud celebrations. Expresses her gladness that Nancy liked "I Claud". Asks if she listened to Clara Butt, and expresses a preference for Kathleen Ferrier.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; paper. |
29 July 1971 |
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Blackburn/11
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Describes Karmen's visit, and their trip to London where Lyn stayed with Yda and saw Mabbie Schmiderer. Mentions seeing unlisted Samuel Palmers at Old Bond Street. Comments on Molly Dickins' family story. Hopes to get Katherine, the wife of the deceased Robert Davies MP, helping at the Nursery School. Mentions the Higginbottoms.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; paper. |
5 Aug. 1971 |
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Blackburn/12
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Recounts Karmen's travel arrangements. Details her trip to the West to visit Lexy. Expresses her intention of ringing Flo and Tania to organise lunch with Nancy at 140, The Mount, York. Mentions cuddling Lucy and Miann getting burnt. Refers to Donald, and Jane Bradley.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
4 p; paper. |
23 Sep. 1971 |
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Blackburn/13
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Grieves for the loss of Mrs Booth. Details her plans to stay with William and Karmen in Laguna Beach California over Christmas and visit Clare Millikan in Berkeley on the way back. Mentions a happy stay with Lionel and Christian Esher. Plans to visit Dorothy Brett in Taos with William. Remembers Dorothy Brett as happier than her portrayal in Bertrand Russell's autobiography, and mentions that she is the sole survivor of the (D. H.) Lawrence community. Reports that Max is going to Bristol for Christmas and to the Taylors. Complains about Christine Sparks. Recalls Elsa's letter in which she refuses to live near Betty Galpin who has same lack of sympathy for her as Alison Cairns had. Refers to a consultation with Beauford Davies and Hewittson re a possible divorce between Lyn and Max. Mentions that she has contacted Niel Pearson to act for Max in the matter. Mentions a telephone conversation with Sara Turing.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
9 p; paper. |
14 Nov. 1971 |
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Blackburn/14
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn from Laguna Beach, California. Recounts her journey to L.A., her meeting with Lynette Bobrow and other activities in California with Karmen and William. Details her plans for further travel to the Grand Canyon and Taos. Gives a poetic description of her flight.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
7 p; paper. |
9 Dec. 1971 |
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Blackburn/15
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn from Laguna Beach, California. Reports that she has had to cancel New Mexico trip due to finances. Describes the mobile home that she has been lent by friends of "Polly who fell in the Cam". Mentions that William is meeting Ivan Sutherland at S.C.L, and his job at Q.M.C. starts on 20 March. Remarks that she is nervous about American Christmas expectations and hopes that she won't let Polly, the Bobrows, and Karmen down. Mentions lack of news from Vi.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
17 Dec. 1971 |
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Blackburn/16
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn from Laguna Beach, California. Sends news of Max's plans for Christmas and recounts her movements in California.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
22 Dec. 1971 |
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Blackburn/17
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn from Laguna Beach, California. Thanks Nancy for sending the article from the Guardian about Lionel Esher, and mentions Oliver Esher. Reports that Elsa has sold Escot and hopes that she might accept Betty Galpin's offer of a flat. Writes that Christine has left Cross Farm and Max is trying Lorna Day as a replacement. Mentions that Vi is ill. Recounts her visit with William to Aunt Bessie's son Lee Jansen and his second wife Margaret, and mentions Aunt Aphra. Describes her visit to Pasadena and the Huntingdon Museum, Gardens and Library. Details Karmen's movements. Mentions that she has read "Tender is the Night" by Scott Fitzgerald.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; paper. |
31 Dec 1971 |
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Blackburn/18
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Reports that she has been discharged from the Evelyn by Dr Walker. Mentions that Max has visited her and retells some of his anecdotes about teaching in a Chigwell boarding school 1917-1918. Suggests that Nancy read the Steel's "Miniature World of Henry Greenly". Writes that her neighbour Rita Smith has just borrowed the bed pan for Pat Blyth. Reports that Alison Hollicks and Vi have been helping her.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
2 p; paper. |
24 Feb. 1973 |
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Blackburn/19
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ALS to Nancy Blackburn. Thanks her for attending to his stained coat. Refers obliquely to her troubles and the police intervention. Encloses payment for Nancy's "old needle friend". Mentions that he is travelling to Salt Lake City in September.
Creator: Max Newman.
1 p; paper. |
22 July 1966 |
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Blackburn/20
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Three incomplete autograph letters to Lyn, and Max and Margaret Newman. Various.
Creator: Nancy Blackburn.
5 p; paper. |
1967–1978 |
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