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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.

Handwritten prose text by Ioannis Mainaliotis, entitled "To kavafiko ergo" [Cavafy's Work], on the recto of eleven sheets. The text, an extensive analysis of Cavafy's poetic work, is divided into ten units, numbered in Roman numerals. Sheets 2-11 are numbered at top right. Some words and phrases are underlined. Location and date indication as well as the author's signature at the end of the text.

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.

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.

Handwritten notes by Cavafy on three sheets and on the verso of a printed letter of the Société française de Bienfaisance, signed by the French consul Pierre Girad, which also includes a handwritten note by Paul Cavafy. Every page is numbered in Greek, "α'" to "στ'", at top left. Quotes from poems and references to pages and volumes (Α'-Ε', Η') of a publication with no further details.

Handwritten list of garments and personal items, on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet. Cancellations. The names of individuals (Benakis, Delta, Sikelianos etc) inside a border at top right of the second sheet. Interpolated words in English and French.

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.

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 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.

Handwritten letter to on both sides of a sheet, addressed to Cavafy by a friendly person. References to Marios Vaianos, to the newspaper Patris as well as to the organisation of the second Delphic Festival with comments on their financial and artistic aspects – a performance of "The Suppliants" is announced. Reference to Theotokas' Elefthero Pnevma, to a text by Spyros Melas on Cavafy and to artistic events in Athens. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio, accompanied by the printed programme of the lectures in the "Apollo" theatre of Athens. Reference to an event which included a lecture by J. Barthe D'Yvermont and recitation of poems by Cavafy ("In the Month of Hathor", "Tomb of Iases", etc.) as well as a publication in the newspaper Proia. Rubber stamp of the Hellenic Navy Pension Fund, as the logo, at the top of the first page. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs her about the despatch of his letters to the Singopoulos as well as about the progress of the printing of the next issue of Alexandrini Techni. He sends his regards to authors and intellectuals that the Singopoulos will be meeting in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet asks Rica Singopoulo to communicate on his behalf with authors in Athens. He conveys social news from Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to the distribution of copies of his poetry collections. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him about the despatch of letters of his to the Singopoulos and details social and philological news from Alexandria. He also updates him on the progress of the printing of the next issue of Alexandrini Techni. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and to social news from Alexandria. He sends his regards to authors in Athens.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of half a ruled sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and sends his regards to authors in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to an article published in Athens regarding him. He sends his regards to authors in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet expresses his satisfaction for the appreciation authors and intellectuals in Athens have for him and conveys personal and social news. Accompanied by envelope with Singopoulo's name handwritten in pencil by Cavafy.

Handwritten letter by K. Th. Dimaras to Rica Singopoulo on one side of two letterheads of the Pyrsos publishing company. The other sides are blank. The sender refers to attacks by printed media against Cavafy, seeks a bookstore in Alexandria to avail the new work by Sikelianos and asks to be sent Cavafy's older poetry collections. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos, possibly to Rica Singopoulo, on the recto of two sheets. Reference to individuals linked to the intellectual life of Alexandria as well as to his work "Alafroiskiotos". According to the content of the letter, a "song" by Sikelianos is enclosed. Place and an incomplete date noted on the verso of the first sheet; number "2" on the recto of the second sheet. (Delphi)

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos to the Singopoulos on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. The sender recalls his meeting with the Singopoulos (obviously during a visit they made to Greece) and informs them about a trip he intends to make to Palestine (Jerusalem and Tel Aviv) in the summer. He asks to be sent the Alexandrini Techni issue, in which his poem "Ymnos tou megalou nostou" had been published. (Salamina)

Handwritten note by Angelos Sikelianos to the Singopoulos, on both sides of a card. He apologises for being unable to meet them yet, due to illness. (It is noted that the Singopoulos were at the time on a trip to Athens). Accompanied by envelope. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos to Rica Singopoulo, on three pages of a bifolio. He announces his visit to Egypt. (Delphi)

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos, on two small cards. The second card is numbered at the top right of the recto. Blank verso. Reference to the Delphic Festival and to the participation of the intellectuals of Alexandria in this effort. (Delphi)

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos in three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. He informs of the despatch of his poem "The Song of the Argonauts" (most probably to the journal Alexandrini Techni) and refers to the Delphic Festival. Reference to Cavafy. (Delphi)

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to the distribution of copies of his poetry collections.

Handwritten Draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on both sides of two sheets. Page 3 is numbered. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to matters related to Alexandrini Techni. He informs her regarding the despatch of copies of his poetry collections to authors and artists in Athens.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. Pages 2-4 are numbered. The poet asks Rica Singopoulo to communicate on his behalf with authors in Athens. He conveys social news from Alexandria. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] written on both sides of two sheets folded in bifolios. The poem mentions the dates of letters he has sent the Singopoulos as well as news of literary interest.

Signed handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of half a sheet and on a small-size piece of paper. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and sends his regards to authors in Athens. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to A[lekos Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet reports personal and social news and expresses his satisfaction for the appreciation authors and intellectuals in Athens have for him.

Signed handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet and on one side of a small-size piece of paper. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to an article published in Athens regarding him. He sends his regards to authors in Athens.

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 list for the distribution of the 1908-14 Collection consisting of four cut small-sized sheets initially folded in bifolios and with notes on both sides as well as of one folded sheet with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded chronollogically (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. An the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in April 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.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 7" and "Pla-Rym". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Plafon-Rymi". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 5" and "Kyv-Mpa". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Kyverti-Bampogria". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.