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Typewritten French translation of the poem "Aristobulus" on one side of two sheets. Handwritten emendations and additions by Cavafy. George Papoutsakis mentioned as translator at the end of the poem. Number "2" on the second sheet.

Typewritten French translation of the poem "Aristobulus" on one side of two sheets. The second sheet is numbered. G. Papoutsakis is mentioned as the translator at the end of the poem. Handwritten note by Cavafy ("the last version") on the verso of the second sheet.

Typewritten text by Raymond Torcy on the recto of five sheets, entitled "Aristobule". The first part of the text describes the story of Aristobulus, while the second provides information on Cavafy and his work, also including a French translation of the poem "Aristobulus" by G. A. Papoutsakis. Reference to the journal La Semaine égyptienne (issue dedicated to Cavafy, 1929). Handwritten cancellations and emendations in parts of the text by Cavafy himself, as well as other notes in pencil on most sheets. Authorial emendations and signature in ink at the end of the text. The sheets are numbered (2-5).

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1907-15 Collection consisting of four cut sheets initially folded in folios with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1926-1930); 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 April 1926. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and it is then carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1916 onwards Collection consisting of three cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1926-1929); 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 on 19 April 1926. 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.

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to Dimitrios Galanis on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The second page is numbered at top right. The sender asks the artist's opinion on the planned French publication of Cavafy' work and informs him on all other impending publications (in English, and anthology to be printed in Switzerland, an Italian anthology, and a Greek re-publication). (Alexandria)

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to K. Th. Dimaras on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The sender refers to the publication of the French translations of fourteen of Cavafy's poems by Yourcenar and Dimaras in a French journal; he considers the translations poor and unworthy of the poet. Consequently, he forbids Yourcenar to publish any further translations of Cavafy's works. He informs Dimaras that a French publication of the poems is being prepared; G. Papoutsakis has translated the poems. Singopoulo also refers to the re-publication of Cavafy's poems by an Athenian publishing house this time, and asks for Dimaras' advice on the subject. (Alexandria)

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1916-1918 Issue consisting of three cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individual are recorded in chronological order (1929-1933); 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; the profession of certain individuals is also recorded. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started on 6 September 1929. The total of issues distributed is noted 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 1919 onwards Issue consisting of two cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1929-1933); 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; the profession of certain individuals is also recorded. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started on 6 September 1929. The total of issues distributed is noted at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him of issues regarding the correspondence between him, the Singopoulos and third parties as well as matters related to Alexandrini Techni.

Handwritten draft letter to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Cavafy refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and to the despatch of copies of his collections for authors and intellectuals in Athens.

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 Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the publication of the issue of Alexandrini Techni as well as to the receipt of Athenian newspapers.

Handmade folder of paperboard folded into a bifolio. The first page indicates that it contains correspondence with The Hogarth Press publishing house, letters by P. Anastasiadis, G. Valassopoulo and others, and press clippings as well as clippings from journals in which Cavafy's poems had been published. The list of contents has not been written by the poet (most probably by Rica Singopoulo). Second folder of larger dimensions with the indication "Translations - Correspondence with 'The Hogarth Press' publishing house", written by G. A. Papoutsakis.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1905-1915 Issue consisting of two cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1930-1932); 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 June 1930. 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 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 Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos, conveys news regarding the publication of an issue of Alexandrini Techni and asks for information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. He asks the recipient to convey news to his wife and informs him on matters pertaining to Alexandrini Techni. (Alexandria)

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 Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and conveys news from Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos and Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are travelling by boat to Athens. Cavafy informs them about everyday life matters and asks them to contact certain authors in Athens. (Alexandria)

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 Georges Brissimizakis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He requires an update on the poet's health as well as his opinion on the intellectual situation in Greece. (Annecy)

Handwritten letter by G. Spyridakis to Alekos Singopoulo on a letterhead of the Continental-Savoy Hotel, Cairo. The sender wishes to set a meeting with Singopoulo and G. A. Papoutsakis in Alexandria. Accompanied by small-size paperboard with the address of the hotel at which the sender will be staying while in Alexandria.

Typewritten letter from the "Eleftheres Taseis" of Alexandria to Cavafy, on one side of two letterheads of the literary and artistic group. The other sides are blank. The poet is invited to an evening organised in his honour. The letter is signed by G. A. Papoutsakis (as curator).

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)

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.

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.

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.