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Handwritten poem by Angelos Sikelianos ("Ymnos tou megalou Nostou") on one side of seven numbered large-size sheets. The poet's name and location in the last sheet (Delphi).

Handwritten text on one side of fourteen numbered large-size sheets. It is a poem by Angelos Sikelianos and an introductory explanatory note, in which other works of his are cited. The handwriting of the main text is not that of Sikelianos, who signs it on the last sheet. Most sheets have been initialed in the bottom.

Four printed theatre programmes of amateur performances in theatres of Alexandria (Alhambra, Concordia, (Ex-) Union Artistique Française). Two of the programmes bear date indications (1921 and 1923). Alekos Singopoulo and Rica Agallianou (later Singopoulo) participate in some of the plays. One of the performances included a stage adaptation of the poem by Cavafy "An Old Man" (referred to as "The Old Man") . The performance is dated to 1924, on the basis of a publication by N. Giokarinis in the newspaper Tachydromos of Alexandria.

The file contains texts written by Alekos and Rica Singopoulo regarding Cavafy. These texts investigate both his poetic work and his personality, while some refer to his family history. The material includes the text of a lecture by Singopoulo on the work of seven Greek poets (including Cavafy), a text with Singopoulo's comments on poems by Cavafy, the text "Le poète C. P. Cavafy" by Rica Singopoulo, drafts of a biography of the poet by her etc. Most texts are handwritten, while there is also the printed text of a lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetic work (1918). Four of the items are dated.

Manuscript by Alekos Singopoulo on the recto of 43 sheets and papers of various sizes. Blank verso. Page numbering 1 to 44, corrected on some of the pages. Pages 25-28 are missing, as well as the end of the text. The papers include: clipping from the newspaper Nea Zoi (1912) with poems by Malakasis and Ugo Foscolo, pp. 153-154; clipping from an issue of the O Noumas (1920) with fragment of a poem; the poem "Ithaca", printed on two sheets in 1917; printed broadsheet with Cavafy's poem "Dangerous" (1919). Singopoulo's text is preceded by an unnumbered sheet with the poem "Fthinoporini Fysi". This is the text of a lecture delivered by Singopoulo on 10/6/1920 at the hall of the Greek Secondary School Alumni Association (of the Averoff Secondary School and the Salvageios School of Commerce), on the work by seven Modern Greek poets.

Handwritten text regarding the Delphic Festival on one side of two sheets. There arithmetic notes in pencil on the first sheet. Number "2" on the recto of the second sheet and the name of M. Vaianos on its verso. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten text regarding the Delphic Festival on one side of two sheets. The author expresses his admiration for the event; reference to the performance of the tragedy Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus. Handwritten numerical notes on the first sheet.

Telegram by The Listener to Alekos Singopoulo, requesting his permission to publish four poems by Cavafy, translated by Mavrogordatos, in the weekly magazine of the BBC. Handwritten notes on the verso, with Singopoulo's new address in Alexandria and the titles of the four poems (quite probably handwritten by Rica Singopoulo).

Telegram by The Listener to Alekos Singopoulo, asking his permission to publish two poems by Cavafy, translated by Mavrogordatos, in the weekly journal of the BBC. Blank verso. Accompanied by a small-size piece of paper of the BBC referring to the rights of the translator, Ioannis Mavrogordatos, as well as by a telegram delivery receipt to Singopoulo, dated 26/4/1939.

Copy of a telegram by Alekos Singopoulo to Leonard Woolf, in which he informs him about the despatch of a letter.

Handwritten list of books and periodicals, entitled "Taken by Peridis" and written on twelve sheets; they are all numbered at top right of the recto. Among them, a volume with translations by John Cavafy and a large number of issues of Greek and foreign newspapers and journals. It is obviously material borrowed by Michalis Peridis from the remnants of Cavafy's belongings.

Small-size sketch by N. Gogos depicting Cavafy; copy of a sketch of Cavafy; photographic, printed and lithography reproductions of portraits and sketches depicting the poet.

The fonds includes the archival remnants of Alekos Singopoulo, heir of C. P. Cavafy, and of his wife, Rica Singopoulo, first editor of the Cavafy archive (from 1926 to 1939).
More specifically, the files of the fonds include texts by Alekos and Rica Singopoulo that shed light on Cavafy’s personality and poetic work, the correspondence between the Singopoulos and the poet as well as with others, and Singopoulo’s correspondence with a British publisher (The Hogarth Press) relating to the first collective publication of Cavafy’s work in English. It also includes items related to other activities of the Singopoulos as well as personal documents. The fonds is complemented by a collection of photographs in the possession of Alekos and Rica Singopoulo as well as by a file of sketches (or reproductions of sketches) depicting Cavafy, originally in the possession of Alekos Singopoulo.

Lastly, the Alexandrini Techni archive consists almost exclusively of manuscripts (prose works and poems) that had been sent to the journal for publication, of letters of authors and scholars addressed to the editors of the journal and of handwritten lists with the names of authors and publishers in Athens.

Two copies (perhaps lithographs) of a portrait of Cavafy by Charikleia Alexandridou Stefanopoulou. Third reproduction of the portrait in slightly smaller size and in the form of a postcard. Βlank versos.

Eleven copies of a portrait of Cavafy by Konstantinos Maleas. The poet is depicted in profile, smiling, looking to the left. Three copies on paperboard; eight copies, particularly faded, on very thin paper. The copies on paper are negative prints.

Notes on two sheets, numbered "Ι" and "ΙΙ". References to book titles, authors and purchase prices.

Handwritten prose and poetry works sent to Alexandrini Techni for publication. The sub-file includes, inter alia, texts by Napoleon Lapathiotis (prose texts and a translation of a poem by H. de Régnier), Jean Psichari ("I kainourgia mou agapi"), Rica Singopoulo ("Optasia", "Irthes arga!", etc.), Miltiadis Malakasis (text on the Delphic Festival and poems), Pavlos Nirvanas (note on the Delphic Festival), Angelos Sikelianos ("To tragoudi ton Argonafton", "Ymnos tou megalou nostou"), Evangelos Papanoutsos ("On morality") etc. There is also a text fragment with comments on the translations of poems by Cavafy as well as a journal offprint with a text by Sikelianos on the Delphic Festival. Seven items are dated. The rest may be dated on the basis of their publication in the journal.

Handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a ruled sheet. Cancellations. Comments on the work of Cavafy and the criticism it received. It is probable that the beginning of the text is missing.

Handwritten untitled text on the recto of two ruled sheets, taken from a notepad. Blank versos. The text is most likely written by Rica Singopoulo. Pages "2" to "12" are numbered at top centre. The text analyses and presents Cavafy's poetic work, with references to poets, writers and critics.

Part of a handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on the verso of three sheets and on both sides of a fourth sheet. The sheets are numbered 3-6 at top left of the verso. The undated text describes political events during a period of instability and uncertainty in Egypt and, on that basis, may be dated in the 1936-1937 period. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten texts by Alekos Singopoulo on the rectos of twenty ruled sheets with repeated numbering at top right. Blank versos. Comments by Singopoulo on seven poems by Cavafy ("Sculptor from Tyana", "The Retinue of Dionysus", "That Is He", "In Stock", "Orophernes", "Very Rarely", "Chandelier"). Cancellations and emendations; short quotes from poems by Cavafy. The ensemble of sheets is enclosed in a handmade, particularly oxidated, folder with crossed out numbers on one side.

Typewritten proceedings of two meetings of the "Friends of Cavafy". The proceedings of the first meeting, which took place in the poet's flat, on one side of three numbered sheets. The other sides are blank. Reference to the names of the founding members, the purposes of the group and its executive committee. The proceedings of the second meeting, held in the same place, also on one side of three sheets. Draft of the letter the "Friends" would send to intellectuals who would wish to become members of the group; draft Press release.

Printed bifolio entitled "C. P. Cavafy Poems". It is a table of contents of a poetry collection by Cavafy from the 1910-1918 period ("8" in the last date has been corrected in ink at the bottom right of the first page). On the third page, printed list of poems in chronological order until the first title of 1916. From the second poem of 1916 until the poems of 1918, the titles and page numbers are handwritten by Cavafy and continue on to the fourth page. The second page is blank. On the third and fourth pages, handwritten notes by Singopoulo. Accompanied by seven broadsheets with poems by Cavafy, with handwritten comments by Singopoulo as well as manuscript cancellations and emendations by Cavafy. All broadsheets were printed in 1916. Copy of the poem "That Is He", written by Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. All prints are placed in a handmade folder of paperboard.

Two press clippings on Samuel Baud-Bovy and one with the publication of a letter by Baud-Bovy to Petros Charis and of a letter by Cavafy to D. P. Petrokokkinos. Photograph of the original letter by Cavafy. All the previous have been placed inside a handmade folder with the handwritten note "Petrokokkinos" by a hand other than Cavafy's.

Handwritten note by E. M. Forster to Rica Singopoulo on the verso of a postcard with the image of his house in Dorking on the recto. He thanks for the despatch of issues of the Alexandrini Techni and expresses his satisfaction regarding the mention of his name by Greek scholars. He informs about the despatch of his letter to Cavafy. The date is illegible, but is in the 1920's (1929?).

Drawing in pencil by Nikolaos Gogos. It depicts Cavafy in frontal view, wearing glasses. Signed and dated. The drawing was made on the verso of an invitation to an art exhibition of Thaleia Flora-Karavia in Alexandria.

Handwritten poems ("Apo tous protous", "Laoura", "Oi Laoures kai i Veatrikes", "Vaucluse") on one side of two sheets. Handwritten notes in the margin.

Photographs of the room where Cavafy died at the Greek Hospital in Alexandria by photographer Apostolos Ververis; a series of photographs from the inside of the poet’s flat (most likely after his death) by the same photographer. Also, Alekos Singopoulo’s photograph in his middle years, photographs of friends Polys Modinos and Alekos Kampanis, two photographs of Cavafy in his middle years etc. Three of the items are dated.

Enlargement of a photograph of Cavafy in his apartment. The photograph had originally been taken by the photographer Racine in circa 1930. The photograph is affixed on hard paperboard. The rubber stamp of the photographer Apkar Retian (Studio Apkar) on the verso. The photograph is kept inside a paperboard folder with the photographer's signature.

Photograph of a watercolour by Nikolaos Gogos. It depicts Cavafy in profile, sitting in an armchair, with a worry beads in his right hand. Signed handwritten dedication by the artist to Alekos Singopoulo on the verso.

Photograph of a portrait of Cavafy made by Charikleia Alexandridou (Stefanopoulou). The original work is dated to 1928. The photograph also depicts a handwritten dedication by Cavafy to Papoutsakis, in the portrait frame. Handwritten notes on the verso.

Photograph of the bed in the Greek Hospital of Alexandria, where Cavafy died. Some of his personal items can be seen, such as his notepad with the pencil, some books and his suitcase. Three copies. On the verso of one of them, the rubber stamp "Cavafy Archive phot. 7" and a handwritten description of the photograph. Handwritten note on the verso of another copy. All copies bear the embossed stamp of the photographer, Apostolos Ververis (Ververis Alexandrie).

Part of a photograph of a painting made by Sofo (Sofoklis Antoniadis), depicting Cavafy sitting in a desk with a lamp, writing. Part of the photograph has been cut off. The verso is in the form of a postcard.

View of the interior of Cavafy's flat. It depicts the living room, with a sofa, armchairs and a desk. According to the handwritten note on the verso, this is the only copy of the photograph.

Handwritten text in three parts with separate titles ("Paramythi", "Dialogos", "Kaimoi"), on one side of two numbered sheets. Cancellations. Handwritten note in pencil in the first sheet.

The series of the Personal Papers of Alekos and Rica Singopoulo comprises five files. File 01 contains documents produced by Alekos and Rica Singopoulo which shed light on the personality and poetic work of Cavafy. File 02 (comprising three sub-files) contains the correspondence of the Singopoulos with the poet and with third parties, as well as Alekos Sigopoulo's correspondence with a British publishing house regarding the first collective edition of Cavafy's poems in English. File 03 comprises items relating to other activities of the Singopoulos as well as personal documents. File 04 contains the collection of photographs in possession of Alekos and Rica Singopoulo. File 05 comprises the sketches depicting Cavafy in possession of Alekos Singopoulo.

Legal documents from the Greek Consulate and the Greek Consular Court of Alexandria, by virtue of which Cavafy's will was probated, and Alekos Singopoulo was proclaimed the main heir to the poet, as well as relevant documents from Singopoulo's attorneys-at-law. The sub-file also includes various items of personal nature, such as programmes of amateur theatrical performances (in which Alekos and Rica Singopoulo participated), a title page from a poetry collection of Cavafy with a handwritten dedication by the poet to Singopoulo, handwritten and typewritten book lists, excerpts from French authors by Rica Singopoulo, etc.

Handwritten part of an essay by E. P. Papanoutsos on the recto of eight numbered sheets. It is mentioned, in the first sheet, that this is an excerpt from a work that is about to be published and the author's previous books Trilogia tou pnevmatos (1928) and Peri technis (1930) are listed. Note related to the journal *Alexandrini Techni" in the same sheet. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. The text does not appear to conclude in the last sheet. On the verso of all sheets, printed letter from the Greek Teachers' Union of Alexandria (20/2/1929) regarding a concert they were organising.

Four-page offprint of issue 42 of the publication Idéal et Réalité, with a text by Angelos Sikelianos, entitled "Paroles Delphiques". It is preceded by an introductory note by Mario Meunier.

Printing paper sample ("Hollande a la Forme Crème, Hollande a la Forme Blanc") of the company Renaud-Texier of Paris. Two different samples, each enclosed in a folder of the company. The samples must be related to the first publication of Cavafy's poetry in Alexandria by the Singopoulos.

Typewritten proceedings of meetings on the creation of a group named "The Friends of Cavafy". The initiative was taken one year after the poet's death with the participation of friends and acquaintances of Cavafy as well as of scholars and intellectuals from Egypt and Greece. The founding members include Rica Singopoulo, G. A. Papoutsakis and others. The documents also include a letter by S. Stavrinos and another by Papoutsakis to Rica Singopoulo, a handwritten list of missing books and journals (possibly from Cavafy's library), and a paper sample from a French company (most likely for the first publication of Cavafy's poems by Rica Singopoulo).

Two handwritten poems by Rica Singopoulo ("Optasia", "Kapoies ormes") on one side of a sheet folded in a bifolio. Numbers "1" and "2 are noted. Handwritten notes in the margin (possibly addressed to the publisher). Rica Singopoulo's name below the first poem, crossed out in pencil.

Handwritten texts by Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet, on the first two pages of a double sheet notepaper and on the first three pages of a second double sheet notepaper. Cancellations and emendations. Drafts written by Singopoulo on the occasion of the first anniversary of Cavafy's death. On the basis of all of the above, the texts should be dated to 1934. Extensive reference to the last days of Cavafy and to the poet's human dimension.

Handwritten prose text by Rica Singopoulo in two sheets cut lengthwise and in a bifolio, also cut in half along the length of each sheet. The text is written on the recto of the two sheets and in the first page of the bifolio. The other pages of the bifolio are blank, as is the verso of the sheets. Pages "2" and "3" are numbered at top centre. Cancellations. The text refers to the impact of Cavafy's work in Athens and Alexandria. The title ("O poiitis C. P. Cavafy" [The poet C. P. Cavafy]) at the top of the first page and below a quote from the poem "Come Back". It is probable that the end of the text is missing.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of eight sheets. Blank versos, except for the one of the fourth sheet. All sheets are numbered 1 to 8 at top right. Biographical notes, pertaining to the life, habits and social encounters of Cavafy. Also, information about the members of his family (parents and siblings). It appears that the notes were written after the poet's death and the information comes from Singopoulo's own knowledge as well as from the remains of Cavafy's belongings. Certain inaccuracies are observed, such as the poet's date of birth (1865 instead of 1863).

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of 39 small-size sheets, removed from a notepad. Blank versos. The last (fortieth) sheet is blank on both sides. Short quotes from French writers, copied by way of anthology. The writers' names as well as the titles of their works are recorded. Only the first two sheets bear verses in Greek, with no reference to the name of the creator or the title. Accompanied by envelope with a note indicating the contents.

Handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of thirteen sheets from a notepad. Blank versos. Seven sheets have been torn off the notepad. Rica Singopoulo's notes pertain to the history of the poet's paternal and maternal family, for the members of which is provided all the information she collected from the poet himself as well as from his notes. Extensive reference to the life of the poet and that of his brothers. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of five sheets. Blank versos. Relatively short texts, one of which takes up two pages (the second one is numbered at top left); the other text takes up three pages (the second and third ones are numbered at top left). The first text pertains to Cavafy's aesthetics and coquetry, while the second one contains Rica Singopoulo's impressions from the man and artist Cavafy.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and three double sheet notepapers. The notes pertain to Cavafy's life and to the members of his family (mainly his mother and brothers). Some of the information recorded derives from the family correspondence as well as from the remnants of the poet's belongings.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and a double sheet notepaper. Rica Singopoulo refers to Cavafy's family environment and to his personality as an artist as well as to the way his work had been received by critics. It also includes general comments on the characteristics of his poetry and the language he uses. Some of the notes are written in French.

Handwritten notes on two double sheet notepapers in the form of questions to E. M. Forster; they have been written in French by Rica Singopoulo and they obviously come from his interview with the Tachydromos of Alexandria. Extensive handwritten notes by Forster in English and handwritten notes by Cavafy in pencil. Pages 2-4 are numbered. Cancellations. List of Forster's works by Forster compiled by himself on paper. Forster's address in England on another paper, handwritten by Cavafy. The same note, again by Cavafy, on a small piece of paperboard. Envelope with the address of R. Singopoulo, bearing a rubber mail stamp with the date 24/12/1929.

Handwritten notes on both sides of an envelope. On the recto are detailed the views of Grigorios Xenopoulos on the work of Cavafy and Kostis Palamas. On the verso, comment by Nikos Kazantzakis on Palamas. The handwriting on the verso could be Rica Singopoulo's.

Notebook with handwritten notes on the last five sheets. The remaining pages are blank. Book titles are recorded, some of which are marked "Ε". Two of the titles are marked "Returned". It is most likely a list of Greek and foreign books that were lent out.

Handwritten list of names of authors and intellectuals on both sides of a small piece of paper, not by the poet (it is probably written by Giannis Saregiannis).

Handwritten note by Rica Singopoulo on a piece of paper, regarding Cavafy and the recognition of his work. Cancellations and emendations in pencil. Number "5" at the top. Sketch or symbol in pencil at the bottom of the verso, which is otherwise blank. It appears to be a fragment of a more extensive text.

Handwritten notes on both sides of a piece of paper, in a handwriting other than Cavafy's (most probably Rica Singopoulo's). List of names of authors and intellectuals.

Typewritten text on one side of a sheet, with handwritten additions of verses by Cavafy. The verses are from the French translation of the poem "Ithaca". Cancellations and emendations. Number "55" at the top of the verso. Comments on the French translation of the poem.

Issue No 144 of the daily newspaper "Konstantinoupolis" of July 1893 (year 27). It is accompanied by an envelope with Singopoulo's name. It contains an article by Cavafy entitled "Lamia" (second of a total of four parts).

Handwritten notes by G. A. Papoutsakis on both sides of a ruled sheet. Twenty-three titles of books and their authors are recorded under the title "Missing". They are most probably volumes which had not been located in Cavafy's library.

The first sub-file contains items related almost exclusively to Rica Singopoulo's efforts to establish the "Friends of Cavafy" group, immediately after the poet's death. The second sub-file contains items of personal nature of Alekos and Rica Singopoulo.

Handwritten list of books and journals, compiled in three double sheet notepapers and one sheet. The year of publication of some books is recorded; a code is recorded to the left of the author's name. Non-Greek publications, mostly literary and historical; among them, a luxury Japanese edition of Cavafy's poems in French. The dates mentioned cover the period 1758-1928.

The sub-file contains two handwritten lists of names of authors and a handwritten list of publishing houses and bookstores in Athens.

Handwritten list of shares of various banks and companies owned by Cavafy, as of 1 May (possibly 1933), on one side of a sheet. Blank verso. Handwritten arithmetic operations on the second and third pages of a ruled bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. Handwritten summary list with the amounts left by Cavafy, before and after taxes, as declared by Alekos Singopoulo.

Handwritten list of mostly foreign publications in the first three pages of a double sheet notepaper; it is probably written by G. A. Papoutsakis and A. Singopoulo. The last page is blank. Listed are journals, historical and literary publications, dictionaries; Greek, French, English and Italian editions. The dates mentioned cover the period 1824-1900.

Typewritten list of books on the recto of twelve sheets, in two copies. Sheets 2 to 12 are numbered at top left. Blank versos. Notes on the titles of one of the copies. All editions are in English. Dictionaries, historical and literary books as well as editions of Greek and Roman authors.

Two copies of a typewritten letter by Theodoros Griva(-Gardikiotis) to Raymond Queneau of the Gallimard publishing house, on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The sender attempts to settle a misunderstanding concerning the French publication of Cavafy's Collected Works and his own participation therein. Below the typewritten text, handwritten note in Greek to Alekos Singopoulo, in which he proposes to Singopoulo to collaborate with the Gallimard publishing house on the aforementioned publication. (Bern)

Two handwritten letters by Cavafy to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of three sheets. The other sides are blank. Advice to Singopoulo regarding his health. (Alexandria)

Three letters (two handwritten and one typewritten) by the lawyer Anastasios Stylianoudis to Alekos Singopoulo regarding the payment of the imputed tax. The typewritten letter is accompanied by a copy of a letter to the cashier of the Greek Consulate in Alexandria, by which a facilitation in the payment of the tax by Singopoulo in Athens is requested. The letters are accompanied by an envelope, sent from Alexandria to a hotel in Omonoia, where Singopoulo was staying. Handwritten notes, perhaps by Singopoulo, on the verso of the envelope.

Letters, addressed in their majority to Rica Singopoulo and, by extension, to the journal she directed, Alexandrini Techni. The authors of the letters are the following: Angelos Sikelianos, Filippos Dragoumis, Psichari, Penelope Delta, Tellos Agras. All letters are handwritten, save one that is typewritten.

Handwritten letter by Evangelos and Ioulia Papanoutsou to the Singopoulos on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. Evangelos Papanoutsos refers to the death of Cavafy and describes the literary memorial service he performed for him in Mytilini, where he currently is. He also refers to the impending publication of the poet's work, in which he wishes to participate.