| Title |
Correspondence with Richard Brain and others from Hamish Hamilton Ltd |
| Reference |
Brain |
| Covering Dates |
1960–1967 |
| Extent and Medium |
126 letters; paper |
|
| Content and context |
Mostly regarding 'Field with Geese'. |
| St John's Library/NewmanL/Brain contains: |
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1
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Covers corrections, photographs, sketch map and title pages for "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
14 Apr. 1960 |
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2
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Covers photographs, jacket, and corrections for "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
3 p; paper. |
21 Apr. 1960 |
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3
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Apologises for late posting of previous letter, and suggests that his temporary secretary may have been getting her own back.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
22 Apr. 1960 |
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4
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Autograph postcard to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for the date of the F. Darling book on a postcard of Wells-next -the-sea where he holidayed as a child.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 postcard; paper. |
29 Apr. 1960 |
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5
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Encloses blurb for "Field with Geese". Covers endpaper and photographs. Includes Lyn's revision of the blurb.
Creator: Richard Brain.
3 p; paper. |
5 May 1960 |
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6
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Enthuses over photographs taken by Mr Leigh for "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1p; paper. |
26 May 1960 |
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7
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Apologises for not having phoned Lyn. Informs her that the proofs of "Field with Geese" will not be ready until after last week of July. Promises to send Lyn and Mr Leigh a set of proofs of the photographs.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
7 June 1960 |
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8
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Reassures Lyn of the quality of the proofs of illustrations they will send her. Urges her to send any additions to her text sooner rather than later.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1p; paper. |
10 June 1960 |
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9
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Encloses pull of the block for the end-papers to "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
2 p; paper. |
13 June 1960 |
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10
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs Lyn that the printer hopes to produce proofs of "Field with Geese" sooner than expected.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
14 June 1960 |
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11
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Covers end-paper pull and pattern jacket of "Field with Geese". Urges her not to curtail her stay in Scotland for the proofs. Assures her of the quality of their paper. Notes that she wants proof copies sent to Lady Esher and Miss Blackburn. Congratulates her on William's First.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
20 June 1960 |
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12
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Sends a set of proofs of the photographs for "Field with Geese" [no longer attached].
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
22 June 1960 |
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13
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Sends the jacket artist's rough design for "Field with Geese" [no longer attached]. Assures Lyn that he has passed her letter about the proofs on to the blockmakers.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
1 July 1960 |
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14
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for the return of the jacket rough for "Field with Geese". Informs her that Mrs Hazell has sent two suggestions for the colour of the lettering. Covers illustrations and page-proofs.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
8 July 1960 |
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15
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Concerns the distribution of page-proofs for "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
21 July 1960 |
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16
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Suggests dates for a meeting about the proofs for "Field with Geese". Lists some queries arising from the proofs.
Creator: Richard Brain.
2 p; paper. |
29 July 1960 |
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17
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Submits proofs of illustrations for "Field with Geese" for correction of the captions.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
5 Aug. 1960 |
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18
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Covers corrections to page proofs and illustration proofs for "Field with Geese". Mentions the American edition. Suggests a publishing date in October or early November.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
9 Aug. 1960 |
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19
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Asks to be reminded of Lyn's plan for advanced notice slips. Informs her that it would be possible to produce a specially bound interleaved personal copy of "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
10 Aug. 1960 |
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20
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Agrees that Morrows might produce the interleaved copy of "Field with Geese". Reports that Mr Hamilton has agreed to the production of single-page leaflets advertising the book. Informs her that he will be on holiday for three weeks. Suggests that Miss Thorpe could be paid four guineas for the jacket illustration.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
15 Aug. 1960 |
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21
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Asks Lyn to send Kenneth Wilder the names of booksellers who did well with her last book.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
17 Aug. 1960 |
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22
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Autograph postcard signed to Lyn Newman. Tells Lyn about Russian geese. Sent from Russia.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 postcard; paper. |
23 Aug. 1960 |
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23
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Queries the syntax of the foreword to "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
13 Sep. 1960 |
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24
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Apologises for raising the query about the syntax in the foreword to "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
15 Sep. 1960 |
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25
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for the "beautiful photograph" of herself taken by Mr Leigh.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
20 Sep. 1960 |
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26
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Thanks her for the three new photographs of the geese. Informs her that they plan to publish on 10 November.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
4 Oct. 1960 |
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27
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Assures Lyn that she will get six copies of "Field with Geese" in advance of publication. Answers her query about press cutting agencies and informs her that the publishers will get all the reviews of her book eventually. Thanks her for the names of bookshops that did well with "So Much Love, So Little Money".
Creator: Richard Brain.
2 p; paper. |
12 Oct. 1960 |
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28
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Covers advanced copies of "Field with Geese" and the advertising leaflets. Reassures her against anxieties of being ignored by reviewers and the reading public.
Creator: Richard Brain.
2 p; paper. |
14 Oct. 1960 |
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29
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Covers advertising leaflets and arrangements for presentation copies of "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
18 Oct. 1960 |
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30
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Encloses copy of a letter from Peter Scott received by the publisher after sending him a proof copy of "Field with Geese". Two copies of this letter, possibly made by Lyn.
Creator: Richard Brain.
4 p; paper. |
24 Oct. 1960 |
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31
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Regards the distribution of advance copies of "Field with Geese".
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
1 Nov. 1960 |
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32
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs Lyn that he is sending four fresh copies of "Field with Geese" to Yda.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
8 Nov. 1960 |
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33
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Covers the distribution of review copies of "Field with Geese" to the Berwick Advertiser and the Crystal Palace Advertiser.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
10 Nov. 1960 |
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34
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Expresses his regret that the major papers have ignored "Field with Geese" as well as his pleasure that the lesser ones have been complimentary about it. Informs her that further advertising has to wait until after Christmas. Returns her letter from Dr Lillie and refers to the review in John O'London.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
2 Dec. 1960 |
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35
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Apologises for imperfect copies. Agrees to send a complimentary copy to Vita Sackville-West. Informs Lyn that he has already approached the Spectator and will continue to tackle the literary editors.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
12 Dec. 1960 |
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36
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for the Christmas card with a photograph of a goose by Edward Leigh.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
20 Dec. 1960 |
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37
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Plans to arrange a meeting with Lyn and Mr Hamilton about 'Field with Geese'. Reports that he surreptiously moved Blackwell's copies of 'Field with Geese' from the shelf to a display table.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
28 Dec. 1960 |
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38
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs Lyn that the Country Book Club have accepted 'Field with Geese' for reprint.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
29 Dec. 1960 |
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39
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Gives a time for Lyn's meeting with Mr Hamilton. Announces his impending departure from the firm.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
3 Jan. 1961 |
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40
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Apologises for calling 'Field with Geese' 'wretched'. Explains that it was out of exasperation with the reviewers and literary editors who would not read it.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
4 Jan. 1961 |
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41
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Reports that he has written to Mr Wells of the B.N.B. regarding the reclassification of 'Field with Geese'. Informs her that B. A. Young, assistant editor of Punch has had 'Field with Geese' reviewed by Joanna Richardson.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
12 Jan. 1961 |
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42
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Typed letter to Richard Brain. Explains that 'Field with Geese' has been classified under 'Livestock, Domestic animals' in accordance with their 'settled policy'.
Creator: A. J. Wells.
1 p; paper. |
17 Jan. 1961 |
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43
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs her that the British National Bibliography will not change their classification of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
18 Jan. 1961 |
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44
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for a copy of 'J. B. Yeats' Letters'. Mentions that he met Jonathan Miller at Karl Miller's.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
7 Feb. 1961 |
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45
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Relates his experiences in the Congo and working for a publisher in Nigeria. Informs her that he is returning to England as soon as possible. Expresses interest in Lyn's new writing project.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
25 Dec. 1962 |
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46
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Reports that Lyn's letter reached him by way of the Traveller's Club. Informs her that he is a Sociology teacher at Bedford College. Sends Lyn his sympathies about the rejection of her manuscript by Hamish Hamilton. Offers to write to friends in publishing about her book. Warns her that Fabers view her as a 'difficult author'. Writes that he hasn't seen Kit Barclay Russell.
Creator: Richard Brain.
2 p; paper. |
17 Dec. 1964 |
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47
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Refers to his sociology studies and combined tutorship-studentship at Bedford College. Mentions his brother's marriage. Asks to be updated on the progress of Lyn's latest manuscript.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
17 Apr. 1965 |
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48
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Admires Lyn's decision to become her own publisher, and assures her that he is asking for a copy of "Alison Cairns". Regrets that they lost touch as he is now working for Oxford University Press, who he believes would have been interested in publishing her. Relates the end of his time at Bedford College in June 1965. Suggests that Lyn writes to Maurice Lindsay.
Creator: Richard Brain.
1 p; paper. |
28 Jan 1967 |
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49
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for the second impression of "Alison Cairns" and her "long, telling letter". Praises "Alison Cairns". Mentions Maurice Lindsay and his piece on Lyn's book for Border Television.
Creator: Richard Brain.
2 p; paper. |
6 May 1967 |
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50
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ALS to Richard Brain. Covers photographs, cover design, and origin of idea for the title for "Field with Geese". Thanks Richard for his careful proof readings and for his offer to look up Fraser Darling in the British Museum catalogue.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; paper. |
16 Apr. 1960 |
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51
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Covers photographs and captions for "Field with Geese".
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
23 May 1960 |
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52
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Gives her whereabouts until August, and mentions attending the Tercentary of the Royal Society. Asks for her proofs of the photographs for "Field with Geese" to be printed on good quality paper. Queries the difficulty of inserting footnotes in the page proofs.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
9 June 1960 |
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53
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Covers the end-papers, the cover design and the manuscript additons for "Field with Geese". Mentions William's First-class honours and 21st birthday. Refers to cutting short her time in Rothiemurcus where she is researching for "Alison Cairns". Asks for copies of the proofs to be sent to Nancy Blackburn and Lady Esher. Expresses concern that her book may not be printed on paper of a sufficiently high quality.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
2 p; paper. |
16 June 1960 |
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54
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Thanks Richard for sending the photographic proofs for "Field with Geese" and suggests several that could be remade. Abandons the idea of adding recent notes about the geese due to time constraints. Sends postal instructions for proofs.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; paper. |
23 June 1960 |
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55
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Queries plans for production of an advance notice leaflet for "Field with Geese".
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
11 Aug. 1960 |
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56
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Replies to Richard's query about syntax in the foreword to "Field with Geese".
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
14 Sep. 1960 |
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57
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Sends photographs of the geese in their autumn plumage. Reports on the geese at Cross Farm.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
30 Sep. 1960 |
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58
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Names some papers that reviewed "So Much Love, So Little Money" well, and some bookshops where it sold well. Enquires about press cutting agencies.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
11 Oct. 1960 |
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59
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain with autograph postscript. Writes to mention the Wildfowl Trust, Slimbridge, Glos and Peter Scott. Queries the progress of the advance notice leaflets for "Field with Geese". Thanks Richard for the information about press cutting agencies.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
2 p; paper. |
13 Oct. 1960 |
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60
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Thanks Richard for the advanced notice leaflet. Encloses her list of presentation copies for "Field with Geese" and a special request that one go to The Queen Mother.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
15 Oct. 1960 |
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61
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Thanks Richard for copy of letter from Peter Scott. Orders six further copies of "Field with Geese" for herself. Asks when William Morrows expects to publish their edition.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
30 Oct. 1960 |
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62
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TLS to Richard Brain. Praises the book production of "Field with Geese". Makes arrangements to collect her order of thirty-six copies.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
5 Nov. 1960 |
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63
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TLS to Richard Brain. Mentions that the reporter at the Berwick Advertiser who is reviewing "Field with Geese" has not yet received her copy. Also mentions the Crystal Palace Advertiser.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
9 Nov. 1960 |
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64
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Commiserates with the silent reception that "Field with Geese" received from the press. Mentions a comical letter from the reporter at the Berwick Advertiser. Suggests advertising "Field with Geese" in the Berwick Advertiser.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
28 Nov. 1960 |
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65
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Typescript letter to Richard Brain. Asks for a complimentary copy of "Field with Geese" to be sent to Vita Sackville-West. Mentions a letter of praise from Lord Esher. Sends Christmas cards to the publishers picturing the frontispiece from "Field with Geese", which, she writes, looked so beautiful in Edward Leigh's shop on King's Parade.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
8 Dec. 1960 |
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66
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Typed letter to Richard Brain. Asks him to query the classification that the British National Bibliography has accorded 'Field with Geese', which she feels inappropriate.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
11 Jan. 1961 |
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67
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Typed letter to Richard Brain. Asks for his advice regarding publishing her book about Alison Cairns, after receiving a rejection from Hamish Hamilton, with what she felt were unhelpful comments from Roger Machell. Explains that she sent Hamish Hamilton an unfinished draft in the hopes they would accept it and allow her to raise the money to go to America to be at the birth of her first grandchild. Expresses a reluctance to try publishing with Fabers again.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
2 p; paper. |
1 Dec. 1964 |
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68
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Offers her book on the domestic goose for consideration. Mentions the Eshers.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
14 Feb. 1960 |
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69
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ALS to Hamish Hamilton. Notes at the top of the page that the letter was rewritten to be briefer. Encloses photographs by Edward Leigh with instructions of how she would like them arranged in "Field with Geese". Refers to the sketch map by Margaret Thorpe. Mentions the geese at Barrington Green. Details her plans to travel to Scotland.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
3 p; paper. |
3 May 1960 |
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70
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Regarding photographs for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
5 May 1960 |
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71
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Requests a copy of the contract with William Morrow for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
31 Aug. 1960 |
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72
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Raises some issues concerning the contract with William Morrow for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
5 Sep. 1960 |
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73
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TLS to Hamish Hamilton. Regarding American advance on publishing rights for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
13 Sep. 1960 |
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74
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Compliments him on the production of 'Field with Geese'. Mentions Oliver Esher's recovery.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
5 Nov. 1960 |
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75
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Thanks him for placing an advertisement for 'Field with Geese' in the Observer. Quotes from Kathleen Nott's letter regarding the book.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
16 Jan. 1961 |
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76
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Typscript letter to Hamish Hamilton. Offers a piece by a neighbour about a talking jackdaw which has possibilities as a children's story. Enquires as to the progress of "Field with Geese", wondering if reviews in The Telegraph and Glasgow Herald came too late.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
11 Apr. 1961 |
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77
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Offers a symposium on a talk she gave to a women's club in Cambridge on A. P. Herbert's Lending Rights Bill.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
16 Apr. 1961 |
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78
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton. Sends a version of Mrs Wakefield's story about her jackdaw.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
19 Apr. 1961 |
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79
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Typed letter to Hamish Hamilton Ltd, Accounts Dept. Queries the amount she has been charged for copies of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
1 May 1961 |
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80
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Typed letter to Mr Hamilton. Regarding Peter Scott's review of 'Field with Geese' in the Aberdeen University Review.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
16 May 1961 |
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81
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TLS to Hamish Hamilton. Quotes from a letter from Dorothy Gardiner in New York, who writes that she has reviewed "Field with Geese" for the Virginia Kirkus Service. Expresses disappointment with the lack of advertising that Morrows have undertaken for the U.S. edition.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
13 June 1961 |
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82
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Typed letter to Mr Hamilton. Regrets that Morrows relied so much upon advanced subscriptions for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
25 June 1961 |
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83
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Typscript letter to Hamish Hamilton. Promises to send her manuscript for "Alison Cairns". Suggests it might be better suited to an Edinburgh publisher such as Oliver and Boyd. Thanks him for his interest in the Fanny Kemble material.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
14 Nov. 1964 |
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84
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Typed letter to Mr. Hamilton. Explains her hopes for her book, 'Alison Cairns'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
13 July 1966 |
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85
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Typed letter to Mr Machell. Thanks him for the specially bound copy of 'Field with Geese'. Asserts her belief in the importance of reviews to sell a book. Mentions the reviews of Maurice Wiggin and Peter Scott.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
15 Dec. 1960 |
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86
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Typscript letter to Roger Machell. Thanks him for his criticism of her "Alison Cairns" manuscript. Asks the publisher to send a copy of "Field with Geese" to Mr F. A. Thorpe who reprints books in large type for the partially blind.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
26 Nov. 1964 |
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87
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Typscript letter to Roger Machell. Offers "Alison Cairns" in its new form for his reconsideration.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
5 June 1966 |
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88
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Typed letter to Mr Eastwell. Asks whether it is true that 'Field with Geese' is being remaindered.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
1 Mar. 1966 |
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89
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Typed letter to Mr Eastwell. Thanks him for the fifty remaindered copies of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
11 Mar. 1966 |
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90
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Typed letter to Miss Lefroy. Asks Miss Lefroy to make the Country Book Club aware of her corrections for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
30 Jan. 1961 |
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91
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Gives sales figures for "Field with Geese". Declines the idea of advertising in The Countryman.
Creator: Christopher Sinclair-Stevenson.
1 p; paper. |
12 July 1961 |
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92
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs Lyn that they are sending her a specially bound copy of 'Field with Geese'. Mentions Maurice Wiggin's review in John O'Londons.
Creator: Roger Machell.
1 p; paper. |
14 Dec. 1960 |
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93
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Refers to Peter Scott's review of 'Field with Geese' in the Aberdeen University Review, and a review in T.L.S.
Creator: Roger Machell.
1 p; paper. |
16 Dec. 1960 |
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94
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Sends two complimentary copies of "Field with Geese" which Hamish Hamilton Ltd has received from the Country Book Club.
Creator: Roger Machell.
1 p; paper. |
30 Jan. 1962 |
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95
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Declines publication rights to "Alison Cairns".
Creator: Roger Machell.
1 p; paper. |
25 Nov. 1964 |
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96
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Reports that he has sent a copy of 'Field with Geese' to Mr Thorpe of Ulverscroft Large Print Books.
Creator: Roger Machell.
1 p; paper. |
27 Nov. 1964 |
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97
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs Lyn that William Morrow have returned her typescript and asks if she would like it forwarded to her.
Creator: Pat Fryer.
1 p; paper. |
22 Feb. 1962 |
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98
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Returns all but five of the originals for the illustrations of "Field with Geese".
Creator: Pat Fryer.
1 p; paper. |
14 Mar. 1962 |
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99
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Offers Lyn remaindered copies of "Field with Geese".
Creator: James Eastwell.
1 p; paper. |
27 Aug. 1964 |
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100
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for the news that she is writing a new book and informs her that under the circumstances they will not yet be remaindering "Field with Geese".
Creator: James Eastwell.
1 p; paper. |
3 Sep. 1964 |
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101
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Apologises to Lyn for not informing her when 'Field with Geese' was remaindered. Offers her 50 free copies from the remainder dealer.
Creator: James Eastwell.
1 p; paper. |
7 Mar. 1966 |
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102
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs her that the remainder dealer has no more copies of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: James Eastwell.
1 p; paper. |
1 Aug. 1966 |
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103
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Gives Lyn a time to meet him to discuss her book about the domestic goose.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
15 Feb. 1960 |
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104
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Accepts 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
1 Mar. 1960 |
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105
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Proposes terms for the publication of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
3 Mar. 1960 |
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106
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Telegram to Lyn Newman. Asks Lyn not to come on Monday but to telephone instead.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
Mar. 1960 |
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107
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Refers to 'Majority'. Promises to give up the idea of Julian Huxley. Mentions that he is dining with the Eshers.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
28 Mar. 1960 |
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108
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Encloses Lyn's contract [attached]. Discusses possible uses of Miss Thorpe's sketch in 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
9 p; paper. |
30 Mar. 1960 |
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109
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Regarding photographs for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
4 May 1960 |
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110
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TLS to Lyn Newman. More regarding photographs for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
6 May 1960 |
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111
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Sends Lyn the contract between William Morrow and Hamish Hamilton for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
2 Sep. 1960 |
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112
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Clarifies some issues raised by the contract for 'Field with Geese' between Hamish Hamilton and William Morrow.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
2 p; paper. |
7 Sep. 1960 |
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113
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs Lyn that they are publishing 'Field with Geese' on 10 November and her presentation copies have been posted to her.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
31 Oct. 1960 |
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114
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Reports that he passed her letter on to Richard Brain, and Max Martyn, who produced 'Field with Geese'. Mentions that he has been asking around regarding Oliver [Esher]'s health, appealing to Violet Bonham Carter, and eventually learning from Pinkey that he was alright.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
7 Nov. 1960 |
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115
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Reports that he is sending Lyn's letter to the Observer.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
23 Jan. 1961 |
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116
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Accepts an offer to view Lyn's jackdaw article. Regrets the poor sales of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
13 Apr. 1961 |
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117
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Informs Lyn that eight copies of Morrow's edition of 'Field with Geese' have been forwarded to her. Turns down a symposium on the Public Lending Right Bill.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
18 Apr. 1961 |
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118
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Thanks her for sending Peter Scott's review of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
17 May 1961 |
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119
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Undertakes to contact Sam Lawrence about Lyn's query regarding Morrow's marketing strategy for 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
14 June 1961 |
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120
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Sends a quotation from Mr Morrow's reply regarding the marketing of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
22 June 1961 |
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121
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Thanks her for the offer of material on Fanny Kemble but declines it. Requests a viewing of part of her "Alison Cairns" manuscript.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
12 Nov. 1964 |
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122
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Agrees to reconsider Lyn's life of 'Alison Cairns'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton.
1 p; paper. |
6 June 1966 |
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123
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Reports that she has forwarded the list of corrections for 'Field with Geese' to the Country Book Club.
Creator: Helen Lefroy.
1 p; paper. |
3 Feb. 1961 |
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124
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Invoices to Lyn Newman. Invoices for copies of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton Ltd.
13 p; paper. |
1 Nov. 1960–6 Nov. 1963 |
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125
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Royalty statements to Lyn Newman. For sales of 'Field with Geese'.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton Ltd.
11 p; paper. |
31 Mar. 1960 |
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126
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Magazine, 'Hamish Hamilton Books, Autumn 1960'. Review of Lyn Newman's 'Field with Geese' on pages 18 and 19.
Creator: Hamish Hamilton Ltd.
68 p; paper. |
Oct. 1960 |
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