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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.

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 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 letter by Alekos [Singopoulo] to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He informs the poet about the receipt of his letters, his stay in Athens as well as on his health. He also refers to admirers of Cavafy there.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Marios Vaianos on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The sender informs about the despatch of poetry collections of his. Positive comments on Theotoki's work. Accompanied by envelope with Vaianos' address in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Georges Brissimizakis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author conveys to the poet news of Greeks who are in France and comments on the criticism regarding his work. (Annecy)

Handwritten letter by Ilias Gkanoulis to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. The author expresses himself negatively about Cavafy and launches personal accusations against him. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter, with the names of the recipient and of Nikos Zelitas as well as of the journal Grammata.

Handwritten letter by Timos Malanos to Cavafy in the first page of a small-size bifolio. In a short text, the author addresses the poet intensely, commenting on actions that Cavafy attributes to him. Reference to the journal Isis. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter with the recipient's name on it.

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 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.

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.