Catalogue description Shaw, Miss Betty & Blake, Mrs Anne

Betty Shaw was secretary to the managing director of the bookbinding firm of which Marian Lawson (qv) was chairman. Mrs Blake was Marian Lawson's companion. Miss Lawson had recently died. Miss L's appearance and dress. Her role in the bookbinding firm, and her capacity to work with men. Influence of Christine Murrell on Miss L. Her sociability and attitudes to health. Her technical expertise in publishing, and desire to be up to date. Her taste for Monte Carlo casinos. Her high standards in business. Her capacity for enjoyment, especially in the South of France. Her role in the Suffragette Fellowship. How Mrs Blake became her companion.