These diaries largely document in autograph hand, the appointments, writing progress, engagements, travels and meetings attended by Shiva Naipaul, both professional and personal.
Red bound Letts diary 1969 (A). Navy blue appointments diary 1970 (B). Dark green diary (C). Each contains entries noting appointments and professional engagements, progress of novel and writing, birthdays and social engagements.
Red bound diary, 1983. Green bound diary, 1984. Black bound diary, 1985. Each contains entries relating to professional engagements, social engagements and travel plans.