The Papers of Charles Ambrose Storey are mainly concerned with gathering material for his research into Persian Literature. They include his own notes and draft publications and additional notes by people who subsequently worked with his research.

Storey collated biographical material concerning current and historical figures involved with Persian, Persian studies and the wider history of Asia. These he arranged alphabetically. The material consists mainly of newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes. The names are given as Storey has spelt them.

• 'The Urdu translation of Saksena's History of Urdu contains portraits of '- list of the biographies in the book. Handwritten, 4 sides.

The rest of the material was divided into alphabetical subseries.

Biographical material for individuals with names commencing A:

• Afshār Qāsim - lū - 'Hoisting the Flag' - concerning Mr Afshar, the new Persian Chargé d'Affaires in London, news cutting from the Daily Telegraph, 16 January 1954.
• Ahmad - 'Alī ('Ābid) - copy of the curriculum vitae for Ahmad - 'Alī ('Ābid), Lecturer in Arabic, Aligarh Muslim University, handwritten, undated.
• Ferhat Abbas - 'Rebel leader' article concerning Ferhat Abbas, the leader of the Algerian rebels from The Observer, 11 December 1960.
• Alā (Husain) - two articles concerning Hussein Ala, one speculating whether he would be made Persian ambassador in London, and an obituary. Both from the Daily Telegraph, 1 September 1953 and 14 July 1964. Further obituary, 'Husain Ala: Former Iranian Prime Minister', from the Times, 14 July 1964.
• Assadullah Alam 'A new premier for Persia' concerning the resignation of Assadullah Alam, Premier of Persia. From the Evening Standard, 7 March 1964.
• Hassan Ali Mansur 'Formation of New Cabinet in Iran' concerning the new Prime Minister Hassan Ali Mansur and the appointments in his Cabinet. The Times, 9 March1964.
• Albu (J.) - notes on publications by Albu - handwritten, undated.
• Amīn al-Husainī - 'Mufti of Jerusalem' concerning the evasion of arrest by Mohammed Amin El Husseini, Observer 16 June 1946.
• Ali Amini 'The Persian Scene: The Causes of Financial Instability' concerning the formation of the new Iranian Government under Ali Amini and the economic and financial situation in the country, Financial Times, 20 June 1961.
• Ansāri - Notes in Persian in Storey's hand. Two pieces.
• Arfá (Hassan) 'Persian Old Squire' concerning Arfa's rise from cavalry officer to Chief of Staff and Iranian Ambassador in Turkey, The Times, 14 January 1965.
• Arthur J. Arberry Orientalists' - review of 'Oriental Essays' by A.J. Arberry concerning key orientalists in Arabic and Persian Studies. From the Observer, 7 August 1960.
• Stephen Austin - copy of the obituary for Stephen Austin, publisher of Oriental books, taken from the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1892, p.409. Handwritten, 4 pieces.
• Ayub Khan 'Soldier President' concerning the President of Pakistan's visit to the Queen at Windsor Castle and his credentials, The Observer, 1 May 1960.
• Muhammad Husain Āzād - biographical notes giving details of his birth and move to Lahore. Further notes and a copy of his obituary from the Civil and Military Gazette, 23 January 1910. Handwritten, 5 pieces.
• Aga Khan, seven newspaper articles, 'His Highness the Aga Khan,' from the Sunday Times, 8 December 1957; 'Installation of Aga Khan', from the Times 24 January 1958; '100,000 See Installation of Aga Khan' from the Daily Telegraph, 24 January 1958.; 'On a Throne of Gold in Karachi' from the Evening Standard, 24 January 1958; 'What is the truth about the Aga Khan?' from the Daily Mail, 29 January 1958; 'Aga Khan Denies Cut Prayers Plea' from the Daily Telegraph, 26 February 1958; and an article on the Aga Khan receiving an honorary degree from Harvard University, from Daily Telegraph, 12 June 1959. These tell of the Aga Khan's arrival in Karachi in 1958, and give a profile of the man.
• Khaled Al Azm - 'The man who has sold a nation' - article on how Khaled Al Azm, Syria Defence Minister and probably the richest man in Syria has allied his country with the Russians, News Chronicle, 17 August 1957.
• Maulana Azad 'Indian Minister of Education' - obituary for Maulana Abul Kalam Azad from The Times, 22 February 1959.

Biographical material for individuals with names commencing S:

• Sadleir (G.F.) handwritten biographical notes from a letter to the Times Literary Supplement, 1955.
• San'att handwritten note as to a source of San'att's portrait.
• Sanglākh - biographical notes, handwritten in Arabic script.
• Sir Jadunath Sarkar obituary notice for the Indian historian, The Times, 21 May 1958.
• Sa'ūd 'A new palace for an oil-rich king' - photo article showing the palace of Kind Saud, The Times, 15 April1958.
• Shādmān - handwritten biographical notes.
• Shafī' (M) handwritten biographical notes from World Biography, 1948.
• Princess Shahnaz 'Women's Women of 1958...and this is the girl with the fairy tale charm', article concerning the Shah of Persia's only daughter, Evening Standard, 1 January 1958.
• Siddīq Hasan Khān handwritten biographical notes, 12 pieces.
• Sipihr (M. Taqī) biographical notes, handwritten in Arabic script.
• Freya Stark portrait of Freya Stark taken by Douglas Glass, The Sunday Times, 15 October 1960.
• S.M. Stern notification of Stern's appointment to a junior research fellowship at All Soul's College, Oxford, The Times, 23 July 1957; notification of Stern reading prayers at the funeral of William Cohn, The Times, 2 March 1961.
• Suhailī 'New Prime Minister of Persia' concerning the appointment of Aly Soheily, The Times, 16, February 1943; 'New Ambassador' concerning Soheily's appointment as Ambassador to Britain, The Times, 21 October 1950; 'Ambassador Dies' concerning Soheily's death, Daily Telegraph, 2 May 1958. Further obituary notices from The Times and Daily Telegraph, 2 May 1958.
• Suhrawardi (Hasan Shādid) Recommendations for Suhrawardi's scholarship, printed pamphlet, 1910; 'Pakistan Prime Minister', article concerning the appointment of Suhrawardi as Pakistan's Prime Minister, The Times, 9 August 1955; 'New Start for Pakistan' concerning the changes being implemented by Suhrawardi, The Times, 13 September 1956; photographs showing Suhrawardi's visit to China, from The Times, 1 November and 22 December 1956; 'Talk with Gen. Franco' concerning Suhrawardi's visit to Madrid, The Times, 8 July 1957; obituary notices for H.S. Suhrawardi, brother; The Times, 6 December 1963; obituary notices for Suhrawardi from The Times, 5 ad 12 March 1965.
• Sultanov, Abdul-Rahman & Yuri Nicolaievitch 'Snow-Boots in Sana'a', article concerning the activities of father and son, possibly working for the Russians in the Middle East, Sunday Times, 30 November 1962.
• Sūratgar (Lutf-'Alī) handwritten biographical notes.
• Sykes (Sir Percy) Obituary notices for Brigadier-General Sir Percy Sykes, authority on Persia, The Times, 18 June 1945.