The papers consist of correspondence, writings, diaries, photographs, and printed material which document the life and work of playwright Sir Peter Levin Shaffer.
Shaffer, Sir Peter Levin (1926-2016), knight, playwrightThe Works are listed in order of first production, or date of writing if not produced, with all associated correspondence, writings, printed material gathered under the title. The correspondence in this series has been listed, if not fully catalogued, and is arranged in date order. Materials are still being catalogued, and will be added when this complete.
The Personal Papers series is arranged into Incoming correspondence, Outgoing correspondence, Diaries, Photographs, Printed Material, and Other papers. All of the incoming and outgoing correspondence has been listed, if not catalogued in full. Letters Shaffer received on his knighthood are together after the general alphabetic run, as are letters from unidentified correspondents. Other correspondence relating directly to various plays may be found in the Works subseries under the title of the play.