| Title |
Correspondence with Helen Duncan, and R.T. Ellis acting on behalf of the governors of Albyn School for Girls |
| Reference |
Duncan |
| Covering Dates |
1949–1967 |
| Extent and Medium |
9 letters; paper |
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| St John's Library/NewmanL/Duncan contains: |
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1
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Introduces herself as Betty Duncan's sister. Draws Lyn's attention to the death of Miss Thirde and invites her to write a commemorative article for the Albyn School F. P. Club committee to put in the school magazine. Describes the new arrangements in the school which Miss Oliver handed over to the F. P. Club. Reports that their chairman is Professor Hunter, their vicechairman is Mrs Fowlie (Isobel Donald) and the headmistress is Mrs Walker.
Creator: Helen Duncan.
2 p; paper. |
18 Mar. 1949 |
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2
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for her article on Miss Thirde which will be passed on to Miss Martin. Assures Lyn that if Miss Milne sees the magazine she will be flattered to be remembered. Asks after Alison Cairns and mentions David Cairns.
Creator: Helen Duncan.
2 p; paper. |
1 Nov. 1949 |
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3
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Regards Lyn's complaint about the quotation from "So Much Love, So Little Money" in the Albyn School centenary book. Refers Lyn to her letter of 9 May 1966 in which she gives her permission. Notifies her that the author Professor Duthie is in the Aberdeen Infirmary with cancer and hopes that Lyn will take this into consideration and give the matter up. Sends her own apologies.
Creator: Helen Duncan.
2 p; paper. |
15 June 1967 |
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4
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ALS to Lyn Newman. Thanks Lyn for her letter of 21 June. Informs Lyn that she has put the matter into the hands of Mr Ellis of Messrs Paull and Williamsons, who will act on behalf of the school governors.
Creator: Helen Duncan.
1 p; paper. |
23 June 1967 |
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5
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TLS to Lyn Newman. Reiterates Helen Duncan's points regarding Lyn's letter of 9 May 1966 that gives permission for Professor Duthie to quote from "So Much Love, So Little Money". Promises to look into putting an errata slip into future volumes.
Creator: Helen Duncan.
1 p; paper. |
13 July 1967 |
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6
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TLS to Helen Duncan. Complains about the inaccurate quotation of "So Much Love, So Little Money" in the Albyn School Centenary Book. Suggests an errata slip to be inserted into all undistributed copies as well as circulated to those who have already received a copy. Asserts that her prose is as considered as poetry. Suggests that they could post the books more cheaply if they used Jiffy book bags instead of zip sided ones.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
14 June 1967 |
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7
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TLS to Helen Duncan. Refers to having been at the Aldeburgh Festival. Commiserates on the death of Professor Duthie. Insists upon the perceived misquotation for "So Much Love, So Little Money" in the Albyn School for Girls Centenary Book being put right. Praises the book as a whole.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
21 June 1967 |
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8
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TLS to The Editor of the Aberdeen Press and Journal. Requests space in their publication to disclaim her responsibility for the misquoted passage for "So Much Love, So Little Money" that appeared in the Albyn School for Girls Centenary Book.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
27 June 1967 |
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9
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TLS to Mr Ellis. Complains that her description of the school and Miss Thirde in "So Much Love, So Little Money" has been emasculated and continues to demand some public recognition of the error.
Creator: Lyn Newman.
1 p; paper. |
16 July 1967 |
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