Ringbinder diary containing programmes and castlists categorised as ‘Drama’. Also includes two loose programmes, one for “Cill Symphonie” featuring Cilli Wang and a German magazine titled ‘Das Magazin der Wurdasfurshin 1950”.

Contains Michael’s school reports from King Edward VII School Sheffield (from the ages of 11-16) and First Hill Junior Mixed Council School, an examination certificate and a letter from the education committee for a higher education school place. Also contains a scroll and letter of congratulations awarding Michael a scholarship to Sheffield schools dated 1937.

Contains the order of service for the funeral of Margaret Hides and obituary pieces from Globetrotter, the newspaper of the British Guild of Travel Writers. Contains a short biographical recounting of her life which includes her childhood hip injury, her meeting with Michael Hides at the Guardian, and her writing career as a traveller with a disability.

Material relating to Michael Hides' mother and step-father, Kathleen and Rupert Wallis. Includes notebook containing motorcycle logs from Michael’s stepfather, Rupert Wallis; and a diary of Kathleen Wallis concerning a cycling holiday in 1935.

Bound photo album of black and white photographs with some handwritten notes. Includes a small number of childhood photographs of Michael but mainly others, (presumably Michael’s mother and father and family).

A collection of black and white photographs of Michael Hides and family. Includes pictures of him as a soldier, during travels and with family. Some includes handwritten notes.