Newman, Leslie F, 1882–1973
Dates
- Existence: 1882 - 1973
Biography
Leslie Newman was born in 1882 came from farming stock. He became an agricultural chemist and a Fellow of St. Catherine’s, Cambridge. In 1919 he published A Course of Practical Chemistry for Agricultural Students with H.A.D Neville.
He had a considerable knowledge of the East Anglian countryside, and a keen interest in folklore and related topics. He was a member of the Folklore Society, contributing articles to the Society’s journal Folklore on a range of topics. He served as the Folklore Society’s President between 1943 and 1945.
Leslie Newman died in 1973.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Leslie F. Newman Collection
Fifteen volumes of newspaper cuttings collected by Leslie F. Newman relating to folklore and magic, particularly but not exclusively in East Anglia, dating mostly from the early 1920s to 1970. The cuttings are taken from a range of magazines and newspapers, and include articles on witchcraft, folklore, country customs, ghosts, etc.