Papers relating to Sid Chaplin's writing career and other involvements throughout his life. Typescripts of published novels, short stories, poetry, plays and articles; typescripts of unpublished novels, short stories, poetry, plays and articles; working drafts of typescripts, published typeset copies; television and radio dramatisations; diaries 1930-1985, notebooks 1930-1984; newspaper cuttings; correspondence 1939-1990, in particular correspondence with David Higham Associates 1949-1989, BBC 1947-1987, various publishers: Phoenix House 1946-1962, Eyre and Spottiswoode 1959-1978, Pergamon Press and Ben Owen 1950-1984, Alan Plater 1963-1985, Alex Glasgow 1970-1982, Stan Barstow 1961-1984, Basil Bunting 1983-1984, Norman Nicholson 1950-[1982], John Bate 1944-1985, various Russian and French correspondence, particularly with Professor Valentina Ivashova 1964-1985; material relating to the English Speaking Union of America trip to USA, 1955 and subsequent correspondence with Dorothy Goodfellow 1960-1985.

Regarding a ceremony in Shildon, the reissue of his books, the memorial service at Durham, the deposit of the Chaplin collection at Newcastle University, the publication of 'Northern Stories', TV programme "The Works" and other tributes, Honorary Master of Arts Graduation, information on Ken Rowdens exhibiton 'Legends' including sculptures based on In Blackberry Time', along with older cuttings from the start of his career. Includes manuscript and typescript of poem "Sid Chaplin" by Ralph Matthews, and copy of the Shildon Town Council Civic Hall Management Committee agenda item 4 regarding a new production of "In Blackberry Time" by the Live Theatre Company, written by Alan Plater and Michael Chaplin.

Includes invitation to Sid Chaplin's tribute evening, copy of article 'Theatre for the Tyne', order of his memorial service, typescript of article written by Michael, National Coal Board press release, poem and water colour by Kenneth Rowell (Australian artist?), photocopies and cuttings of newspaper articles regarding his death, article 'The Other Chaplin' written by H Grayson, and typescript of "Sid Chaplin" by Arthur Appleton.

Records relating to the continuing administration of Sid's work after his death.

Publishing agreement between Sid Chaplin of David Highman Associates, London and Access Publishing of Leeds for works "The Day of the Sardine", "The Watchers and the Watched" and "The Thin Seam". Consideration of 10% royalty, £250 advance per work. Intialed and signed by Sid Chaplin and Howard Baker.

Agreement between 1) Rene Chaplin and David Highman Associates 2) Scorpion Publishing Limited for reprint of works The Watchers and the Watched, Sam in the Morning and The Day of the Sardine. Consideration of 10% royalty. Initialed and signed by Rene Chaplin and Colin Larkin.

Regarding the re-publication of "The Watchers and the Watched", "Sam in the Morning" and "The Day of the Sardine", with typescripts of the forewords by, Stan Barstow, Alan Plater, and Melvin Bragg respectively. Also includes book jacket proofs for The Day of the Sardine, The Watchers and the Watched, and Sam in the Morning.

Signed copies of Sam in the Morning (1965), The Day of the Sardine, The Smell of Sunday Dinner (1971) And the Watchers and the Watched (1965)

Agreement between 1) Rene Chaplin and David Highman Associates 2) Square One Books Limited, Essex for reprint of works The Smell of Sunday Dinner, The Mines of Alabaster, and The Leaping Lad. Consideration of 10% royalty. Initialed and signed by Rene Chaplin and Colin Larkin.

Includes correspondence with Archivist Helen Arkwright and University Librarian Tom Graham, transcript of the oral history interview conducted with Rene Chaplin, hard copy archive catalogue, photocopy of newspaper cutting regarding an exhibition, and photocopies of records relating to Jack Common's obituary.