Consists of French poems cut into small sections.

This has been put in a folder originally sent in by Deborah Randall explaining that the only photocopier in her place of residence has broken and she has sent Neil Astley the sole copy of "White Eyes, Dark Ages" and would like it back.

A collection of different cases Hodgkin documented while in Paris (1824-1825) assumingly from the Salpetriere and Necker hospitals.

On the relationship between Rasputin and Aron Simonovitch. Early draft.

Consists of a black and white author's photograph of Frieda Hughes. There is a handwritten note on the front of the envelope stating that this photograph is the better picture and is to be used in the future.

Consists of letters and proofs relating to the published poetry works of Frieda Hughes.

Consists of a black and white and two colour author's photograph of Frieda Hughes.

Consists of a black and white author's photograph of a full body shot of Frieda Hughes.

Consists of letters and proofs relating to the translated work of Friedrich Hölderlin.

In 1971 the CHE set up 'Friend' as its befriending and counselling arm. Initially based in London it was gradually extended throughout the UK through the establishment of regional branches. 'Friend North East' was established in 1974, followed by 'Friend Newcastle' in 1978.

The Friends Collection has been built-up through purchases with funds from the Friends of the Library. It contains such rare books as Robert Boyle's Tracts: containing I. Suspicions about some hidden qualities of the air … (1674), J. Dryden's Albion and Albanius (1691), Some considerations on the consequences of the French settling colonies on the Mississippi: with respect to the trade and safety of the English plantations in America and the West-Indies (1720), various pamphlets by Thomas Paine and Edmund Burke, Newcastle songsters and other local material such as Report of the Orphan-House Sunday-School, Newcastle upon Tyne (1815-16). English literature is a particular strength of the collection.