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The event ran from 25 October to 1 November 1980.

1. First two sheets (loose) include line of dialogue for Zaphod Beeblebrox and Starship Titanic planning notes.

2. Second batch contains Dirk Gently 'Spoon Too Short' planning notes; MacUser notes; 'HHGG VHS'; scattered throughout, mixed memoranda, names and contacts; word-play; lists; draft song lyrics; 'Mindfinger', evolution of language; house (possibly France) maintenance and alterations memos. 20 sheets (previously stapled).

3. Batch includes 'Spoon Too Short' notes and draft portions; notes on word processing ('WP'), including mention of Nisus; 'Future of Apple'; future of computers; Bill Gates; various memoranda (names and numbers). 12 sheets (previously stapled).

4. Six sheets (loose), including attempts to describe Stanley, the weather (in the third Dirk Gently novel), memoranda (including note of a 1950s Gibson L7 for sale), draft portion of article mentioning Microsoft Word 5. The final sheet (biro, not in Adams's hand) lists Dirk Gently characters, story opening ideas, Desmond the rhino, etc.

Correspondence relating mainly to Adams's professional writing career but also covering his involvement in Cambridge student drama and early attempts to find employment. Much of the correspondence is from Adams's agents Jill Foster and Ed Victor.

1. Flyer promoting the 'In Repertoire' performance of George Feydeau's Ruling the Roost and John Ford's 'Tis Pity She's a Whore. 'No press notices for [Iris Murdoch's] The Three Arrows can be quoted as this leaflet was printed before the production opened.' Arts Theatre, Cambridge. 2 October–11 November 1972.

2. John Ford, 'Tis Pity She's a Whore. Arts Theatre, Cambridge. 5 October–7 November 1972.

3. Iris Murdoch, The Three Arrows. Arts Theatre, Cambridge. 17 October–11 November 1972.

ADC Theatre, Cambridge. 24-28 October 1972.

Copied corrected typescript. Cover page text has been corrected from 'Part Four' to 'Part Three'.

Typescript.