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Handwritten notes and short letters by Cavafy to Nikos and Eftychia Zelita, on seventeen parts of sheets of various sizes, cards and small pieces of paper. One side of some is blank. Date indications ("13/8/28", "26 Feb. 926" and illegible note) on three of the sheets. Reference to the Grammata publishing house of Alexandria, to Cavafy's collection (the Collection 1907-1915 is referred to by name) as well as the newspaper I Laiki Foni newspaper of Volos. The messages usually pertain to a meeting among them or some other sort of favour.

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.

Handwritten notes by Cavafy on a card of the journal Panaigyptia and on a probably handmade notepad. Three sheets have been cut off from the notepad and some are blank. Records of persons, some abbreviated. Date indications covering the period 1903-1924.

Handwriten notes on eight sheets of a notebook (most of which with text on both sides) as well as on one side of four small-size loose sheets. It is a record of thoughts, criticisms and episodes from Cavafy's life with date indications covering the period 28 March 1926-16 April 1930. Reference to the Grammata publishing house, to the journals Libre, Nea Zoi, Nea Techni, Panathinaia, Alexandrini Techni, Nea Epitheorisi and La Semaine égyptienne, to the newspapers I Proia, Tachydromos of Alexandria, Ethnos and The Times as well as to the Delphic Festival, the Nobel Prize, the work I politeia kai i monaxia by K. Palamas, the study O Palamas filosofos by D. Vezanis, the poem "Tragoudi gia tin Eleni" by S. Skipis and the books Skepsi kai zoi by A. Panagiotatou and [Ta gynaikeia pathi.] Afrodisia nosimata by A. Syngelakis. Eftychia Zelita is mentioned as having written down the notes. There is, however, a second handwritng, which is probably that of Makis Antaios, a person who appears to be reproducing the specific episodes.

Four-page programme of a musical and literary charity event organised by the journal Grammata of Alexandria, in the hall of the "Aeschylus-Arion" association. The programme includes poem recitation (including "Voices" by Cavafy) and presentation of music works.

Handwritten letter by Polys Modinos to Cavafy in three sheets, with notes to the recto of the last. References to Hubert Pernot –Modinos urges Cavafy to write to him–, to J. Kefalinos, K. Varnalis –for whom there are comments on his personal opinion on K. Palamas– as well as to a poet who wrote a sonnet dedicated to Cavafy and intends to visit him in Alexandria. Extended reference to Miltos Kountouras and the opinion he expressed regarding Cavafy's poetry as well as to Psichari. The sheets are numbered (2, 3). Handwritten note in pencil ("Modinos"). at the end of the text, below the sender's name (Polys). (Paris)

Handwritten letter to Cavafy. Admiration for his work; reference to Psichari and Rodin. Signed: "Polys [Modinos]». (Paris)

Handwritten letter by G. A. Papoutsakis to Rica Singopoulo on one side of two sheets. The other sides are blank. The sender informs Rica Singopoulo, who is in Athens, about the denial of Christoforos Nomikos to become a member of the executive committee of the "Friends of Cavafy" and about the process to replace him with A. Symeonidis. He encloses copies of letters by S. Stavrinos, A. Symeonidis and Alkis Thrylos. They all express their satisfaction regarding the establishment of the group (as a matter of fact, the first one nominates two new members) and agree to become its members.

Handwritten letter by G. A. Papoutsakis to Rica Singopoulo, on both sides of three sheets. Page numbers "2" through "6 at top right. The sender refers to the impending publication of Cavafy's poems by the Singopoulos. Having been informed that Rica Singopoulo, who is in Athens, is concerned with the spelling of certain words in the poems, he refers in detail to Cavafy's way of writing and advises to maintain it unchanged. He also updates her on the staffing of the executive committee of the "Friends of Cavafy". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. The poet expresses his concern regarding Singopoulo's health. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Announcement of the establishment of the Educational Club of Egypt. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to common acquaintances of theirs. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. Personal news and reference to common friends. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on one side of a second sheet. Page numbers are indicated ("2" and "3"). Advice to Singopoulo on professional and personal matters. Reference to the activities of their common acquaintances as well as to the author Miltiadis Malakasis. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all sides of a bifolio. Advice to the recipient regarding his health. The poet refers to Singopoulo's family as well as to common acquaintances. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all sides of a bifolio. Linguistic remarks by the poet to the recipient; social news. Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] in a bifolio. The poet refers to the correspondence between them, to the stay of Singopoulo in Benha and to his professional education there. He also makes extensive references to the Italian poet Leopardi as well as to their common acquaintances. (Alexandria)

Printed sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetry. The lecture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Singopoulo to Y. Kagkellaris at top right of the title page.

Printed sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetic work. The lexture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Polys Modinos on the title page.

Two handwritten draft letters by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the recto of two sheets. Cancellations. Reference to the health of Polys Modinos. (Alexandria)

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all sides of three pieces of paper as well as on both sides of a sheet. Pages 3 and 4 are numbered. Extensive reference to Malakasis. Advice to Singopoulo.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on three sheets. Cancellations and emendations. Pages 2 to 4 are numbered. The poet expresses his concern regarding Singopoulo's health and mentions news of common acquaintances of theirs.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on two sheets and on one small piece of paper. Abbreviations and cancellations. Remarks concerning Singopoulo's spelling. News of common acquaintances of theirs and reference to a lecture on D'Annunzio.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet folded in a bifolio. Cancellations. The poet mentions the dates of previous letters of his to Singopoulo and wishes that he returns shortly. He also refers to a music event in Alexandria.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] in a double sheet notepaper. Description of the mail delivery by the post office and reference to Singopoulo's family. Social news.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Stamos Zervos on two bifolios; the last page of the second one is blank. This is a reply to a card he had received and is addressed to a person referred to as Stamos. Reference to the journals La Vie Nouvelle, Grammata and I Skepsi. Update on life in Alexandria, with reference to the Model School of the (Greek) Educational Association of Egypt and the "I Mana" charity institution (Union of Greek Ladies). Mention of Paris where the recipient of the letter resides. Cancellations, emendations and additions.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the collection of poems published after the 1910 Issue, consisting of four cut sheets of notepaper initially folded in bifolios with notes on all sides and of a broadsheet written on one side. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1912-1918), and next to them the number of issues to be sent to each of them is mentioned; there are also notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in April 1912. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column which is subsequently carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1915 onwards Collection consisting of five sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides, except for the last one which bears notes only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1920-1926); next to the names is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in August 1920. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Update on the health of Polys Modinos. The poet mentions a meeting of his with common acquaintances of theirs.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1912 onwards Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue, a piece of paper initially folded in a bifolio, and two small-sized sheets, one of which bears notes on both sides of the sheet, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1918-1920); next to the names is the number of issues to be sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in March 1918. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1910-11 Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue and two pieces of paper initially folded in bifolios; one of these is written on both sides, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in two columns in chronological order (1917-1920); next to the names is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in October 1917. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.