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SHAF/A/1/W/10 · Item · May-June 1957
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, Nuclear Energy Secretariat, 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Is almost finished on his book he is writing with Brian [Glanville]; a visit to Cannes; will be staying on at the Organisation but news is not yet public; discusses plans for the summer.

SHAF/A/2/102 · Item · 20 Aug. 1961
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Was photographed by John Paignton, as were Vic and Graham; late night with Vic telling stories; has finished a TV play, "The Musical Offering"; Tennents are looking for a director for "Sirens"; Hollywood calls often asking him to write the script of the "Voyage of the Beagle" but doesn't have time.

SHAF/A/1/W/11 · Item · 18 Aug. [1957?]
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, (Nuclear Energy Secretariat), 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Holiday in Vittel; coverage of Brian [Glanville?]'s novel; spent a week with Jim Mossman's editor C. R. Coote; hopes to hear from Peter that he is planning to visit.

SHAF/A/1/W/12 · Item · 30 Aug. [1957?]
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Was on holiday without him, and regrets it; gives advice on holidays in Cannes, St Tropez, Le Lavandou, Cavalaire, St Maxime and Raphael, or Oktoberfest in Munich.

SHAF/A/1/W/13 · Item · 14 Jan. 1958
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

OECE, OEEC, European Nuclear Energy Agency, 38, Boulevard Suchet, Paris 16e – Congratulates him on the Evening Standard award for "Five Finger Exercise"; thanks for hospitality; will be editing a book for Pergamon Press; is sending a copy of the play to Jacques Charrier.

SHAF/A/1/W/14 · Item · 10 Oct. 1958
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

European Nuclear Energy Agency, 38, Boulevard Suchet, Paris 16e – Is astonished that the public and critics appreciate Peter's genius, and is very happy for him; might be able to come see "Five Finger Exercise" in November; wants to see him; describes a visit to Vienna; Marcel Marceau has returned; hopes to see Peter at Christmas; Brian [Glanville?] has written another novel; hopes to see Richard [Mayne?] again.

SHAF/A/1/W/15 · Item · 22 Jan. 1959
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

6, rue Geoffrey St. Hilaire, Paris. 5. - Thanks him for being kind to Nora; sends cuttings of his friends Jacques Charrier and Alain Delon; asks if they can meet up in Paris as part of Peter's trip to Israel.

SHAF/A/1/W/16 · Item · 1 Mar. 1959
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

6, rue Geoffrey St. Hilaire, Paris. 5. - Has plans to visit London, passes on news of David, of a new work for Pergamon Press, his parents' anniversary; has read Lolita, quotes from a few sections of the Roger Casement book Black Diaries excised from the American edition; sends cuttings, including one about Alain Delon.

SHAF/A/1/W/17 · Item · 14 Apr. 1959
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

Has been working hard, David says that Victor [Spinetti?] is a good actor; spent time with Harry [Lockart?], Brian Bedford, John Paignton; details his work and travel schedule.

SHAF/A/1/W/18 · Item · 7 Sept. 1959
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

6, rue Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Paris.5. – Passes on a message from Peter and Natasha Brook; asks to borrow £100; describes a "Bronxite" couple behind him on the plane; misses Peter's company.

SHAF/A/1/W/19 · Item · 22 Sept. 1960
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

6, rue Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Paris.5. – Upset to miss seeing him; Margot [Mayne?] is angry not to have heard from Peter after her French translation of "Five Finger Exercise"; is going to a conference in Vienna, will "enjoy looking down from the rostrum towards Molotov"; travails of apartment renovation; various love affairs: Spanish lover, another, an 18 year old designer, a possibility, a Belgian scientist, and an "early Spring lover".

SHAF/A/1/Z/2 · Item · 2 Sept. 1944
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

Is back from a spell of time farming in Gloucestershire, enjoyed it but is also glad to return to town; received some enormous letters from Jerry [Weinstein] while there. Discusses the difference between Classic and Romantic drama that Peter had begun in a previous letter, and then discusses the plays of Oscar Wilde; shall be interested to read his story about kings in biscuit tins or islands in hip-pockets etc.

SHAF/A/1/W/6 · Item · 8 Dec. 1948
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

As from 50, Heathway Court, West Heath Road, London, N.W.3. - Congratulates all three [Shaffer brothers] on the November issue of Granta, thought Peter had said he was the editor, not Tony; is working hard in his law studies; describes the many clubs at Oxford and gives a humorous list of those he's involved in; has shaved his beard, which has drawn much notice; is a full civilian now with a pension for 80 percent disability; describes his pleasure in being at Oxford; reports on a production by the BNC players; is going off to see Michael Redgrave and Frieda Jackson in 'The Father'; asks for news.

SHAF/A/1/W/7 · Item · 29 Mar. 1956
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

4, King’s Bench Walk, Temple, E.C.4. – Describes trying to reach Peter by telephone to no avail; shares stories from Rattray Taylor's Sex in History which he recommends as a delightful book; discusses the previous weekend, his departure from not discussing his feelings about relationships, wonders why he didn't give his telephone number to someone he met.

SHAF/A/1/W/8 · Item · 23 May 1956
Part of Papers of Sir Peter Shaffer

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Has been busy, the job is fascinating; describes his life in Paris, the cafe culture, his flat on the Left Bank, commute to work.