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Wedding photo album with 21 photos featuring members of the Cavafy family. The brand name of the photographic studio is mentioned on several photos: “Fiorillo Phot.”. On the photos of the wedding ceremony, Paul Cavafy and Charikleia Cavafy are among the attendees.

Receipts and invoices regarding the funeral of Charikleia Cavafy. Printed invoice from the Greek Community of Alexandria for funeral and burial expenses. Handwritten receipt for the payment of the priests who accompanied the funeral, on the first page of a bifolio; the second and third pages are blank; arithmetic operations and notes by Cavafy in the last page. Handwritten receipt for the payment of funeral expenses. Printed invoice from the funeral home ("Société des Pompes Funèbres d'Alexandrie"). Printed invoice from a marble scuplting workshop and printed invoice from a lithography house. Printed invoice from the newspaper La Réforme.

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).

Double-sheet cover made of hard paperboard of a British fire insurance company (1894-1895 edition). Handwritten note by Cavafy ("Old Menus – Various curiosities & familials, etc.") at the top of the first page. It has been used as a folder enclosing all items included in the specific file (of the original arrangement).

Handwritten text on four sheets, with notes on all sides. The text describes the history of the Cavafy family. It includes a short family tree with John Cavafy and his children. Cancellations and emendations in pencil by the poet's brother, John.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to his brother, John, on both sides of a sheet. He refers to the improvement of his health as well as to the prices of commodities in France.

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to his mother and brothers on three numbered bifolios and on one side of a sheet. Enthusiastic impressions from his stay in London. Family and social news. Extensive use of English words and phrases. Accompanied by envelope with John Cavafy's address at R. J. Moss & Co. (London)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to his mother on all sides of a bifolio. The address "30, Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park, W." at top right of the first page. Paul is preparing to leave London and return to Egypt via Paris and Marseille. He expresses his enthusiasm about the city. Use of interpolated English and French words and phrases. (London)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to his mother on two numbered bifolios, with the embossed logo of St George's Club in London. Paul visits London, from where he describes in detail his stay in the city and his activities. Extensive use of interpolated English words and phrases. [London]

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. He expresses his concern regarding the correspondence between them, concluding that Cavafy does not seem to receive it in ints entirety. Commentary on health-related matters - they both face eyesight problems. Extensive references to people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. It is a reply to a letter dated 6 August. The author expresses his enthusiasm regarding the possibility of Cavafy's return to Alexandria. Information on individuals of the Ralli family. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy's aunt Euvoulia Papalamprinou to the poet, on both sides of a sheet. Expression of grief for the death of the poet's brother, Peter Cavafy. Social news. Interpolated words in French. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy's aunt, Euvoulia Papalamprinou to the poet, on the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The last page is blank. Expression of grief for the death of Ch. Callinus (husband of her sister, Amalia). Concern about Charikleia's health. Questions regarding the course of Aristeidis Cavafy's marriage. Family news. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Dimitrios Emmanuel Casdagli (Demi) to Cavafy in the first and third pages of a bifolio with printed crest. The remaining pages are blank. The sender expresses his condolences to the poet for the loss of his brother, Aristeidis. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Cavafy on the first two pages of a bifolio. Supplementary note by Alexandros Cavafy on the third page. The last page is blank. The authors address C. P. Cavafy and one of his brothers (most likely John – referred to as "Ionas" in Alexandros' note), who are in Cairo. Reference to the health (probably of Constantine) and the mother's nostalgia for her son. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Cavafy in the first two pages of a bifolio, with mourning border. The remaining pages are blank. She expresses her feelings of love for her son, who is not in Alexandria (he is possibly in Cairo) as well as thoughts on the value of money. She encloses another letter to the poet's brother, Aristeidis, and informs about the imminent arrival of their other brother, John.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The second and fourth pages are blank. News on the prices of cotton and cottonseed. The poet mentions that the family is moving to a new house. Signed: "Constantine F. C.". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Aristeidis Cavafy to his wife, Marie Cavafy, in a bifolio. He refers to the medical treatment he is receiving abroad and to the time of his return to Egypt. The text continues to the recto of the second sheet. Of note is the use of French words and phrases.

Manuscript on two large-size sheets affixed to one another so as to form a double sheet paper. It contains the Cavafy family tree, going back to the generation of their father, Peter John Cavafy. The date of birth and death of the family members is recorded as well as other relevant information. There is also record of the Cavafy family crests and crowns as well as other "Notes", explanatory of the family tree.

Handwritten family tree of the Cavafy family on both sides of a double sheet notepaper, on which a piece of ruled sheet has been pasted. Compiled by John Cavafy. It includes three annexes, one of which ("No. 2") is the Fotiadis family tree. The tree was complemented by John to include data following the year 1883.

Printed announcement of the death of Sévastie Verhaeghe de Naeyer, sister of the poet's mother, on the first page of a double-sheet. It had been sent to his mother, Charikleia Cavafy.

Booklet comprising 41 numbered pages of the Alexandria Sporting Club, "Number 3". It contains a list of members with their addresses (Paul Cavafy among them), the club rules as well as various useful information.