This large class consists of cuttings or extracts from journals, newspapers and other publications, as well as some complete publications. The scope of the material is wide-ranging, and it has been divided into 12 sub-classes according to content. Of particular value are the writings by Nicholson himself, a number of which are represented here in their earliest or only published form. An extensive series of reviews provides a record of contemporary responses to his work over a 44-year period. Cuttings of articles devoted to Nicholson also contain valuable biographical material, interviews with the poet, and analyses of his poetry. The sub-classes are as follows:
- /1 Published writings by Nicholson
- /2 Reviews of Nicholson's works
- /3 Articles devoted to Nicholson and his work
- /4 Articles containing references to Nicholson's work in a wider context
- /5 Cuttings relating to lectures and readings by Nicholson
- /6 Cuttings relating to radio, TV and film appearances
- /7 Cuttings relating to awards, special events and exhibitions
- /8 Cuttings relating to personal or family matters
- /9 General literary articles and reviews collected by Nicholson
- /10 Cuttings relating to Cumbria, topography and travel
- /11 Publications sent to Nicholson by other authors
- /12 Miscellaneous publications and cuttings