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.

Handwritten prose text written on one sheet, with linguistic remarks and comments on specific words; endnotes in four pieces of paper. Signed "C.P.C." below the main text and "C. P. Cavafy" at the bottom of the piece of paper containing endnote 4. The text refers to a publication by [Ioulia] Dragoumi and seems to be missing its beginning. Cancellations and emendations. Use of English and French words and expressions.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and three double sheet notepapers. The notes pertain to Cavafy's life and to the members of his family (mainly his mother and brothers). Some of the information recorded derives from the family correspondence as well as from the remnants of the poet's belongings.

Issue No 2588 of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. Cavafy's article "The Byzantine Poets", signed "C.F.C.", in the first page.

Handwritten letter by G. Kasimatis to Cavafy pertaining to the 1912 parliamentary elections in Greece and the prevailing climate. (Athens). Accompanied by a note by Stefanos Pargas (=Nikos Zelitas) in a letterhead of his. He refers to the letter by Kasimatis and most likely to a publication by Rovertos Kampos, defamatory to Cavafy. Signed: "Nikos". (Alexandria)

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 by Panos Stavrinos to Cavafy, in which he refers to the subdued literary activity in Athens, expresses his admiration for the poet's work and asks him to publish in the journal Phoenix of Cairo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. It includes an excerpt from a letter by Louis Roussel to Lapathiotis regarding Cavafy and his poem "Temethus, an Antiochene: 400 A.D.". Accompanied by envelope. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. He apologises for not having published in La Semaine égyptienne and reaffirms his sentiments of love and appreciation for the poet. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. Comments on a poem by the author, mimicking the style of Cavafy. Accompanied by a copy of a letter by Lapathiotis to L. Roussel on both sides of a sheet, with a quote pertaining to the same matter. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Nikos Hayer Boufidis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his admiration for his work and asks to be sent poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Nikos Hayer Boufidis to Cavafy, in which he thanks the poet for the despatch of his collection "Poems 1909-1911". (Athens)

Typewritten letter by Nicolas Calas (Nico Calamaris) to Alekos Singopoulo on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. Calas proposes Cavafy's poems be published in the United States, translated by Mavrogordatos and with an introduction by Yourcenar. He refers Singopoulo to the publishing house so as to arrange the financial matters of the publication. He asks that a photograph of Cavafy be sent and refers to common acquaintances of theirs. Accompanied by envelope. (New York)

Handwritten letter by M. Vaianos, Th. Keravnos and M. Nikolaidis on behalf of the journal Nea Techni, on the recto of a sheet numbered 107. Cavafy is told that the next issue of the journal will be dedicated to him and his assistance is requested. Reference to an event that appears to have resulted in the dedicated issue as a response to critiques. Rubber stamps of Nea Techni on the recto –one of which is in the top of the page, as a logo-, and the imprint of a rubber stamp with the initials "C.P.C." on the verso. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides except for the verso of the first sheet. Comments on the interruption of correspondence between Vaianos and Cavfy, on publications regarding the poet in newspapers and periodicals as well as on the issue of awarding a "Prize of Excellence" on behalf of the Greek Government. Reference to the Nobel Prize. The following publications are mentioned:: Eleftheron Vima, Eleftheros Logos, Filiki Etaireia, La Vie, Kallitechniki kai Filologiki Zoi, Nea Techni. A verse from a poem is recorded in the text, on the occasion of its publication in a journal. Rubber stamp of the journal Nea Techni at the top of the first page, as a logo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author reminds Cavafy to send poems as well as his photograph for the next issue of the journal Nea Techni. He also informs him about two initiatives aimed at promoting his work: a study that is about to be published in the newspaper Eleftheros Typos and a literary event with recitations of his poems. There is also mention of the journal Nea Zoi and the newspaper Eleftheros Logos. Rubber stamp of Nea Techni at the top of the recto as a logo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by the journalist M. Th. Grigoriou to Cavafy on the recto of two letterheads of the newspaper Patris. Blank versos. The second letterhead is numbered on the recto with Roman numerals. He requests the despatch of a poetry collection. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by K. F. Skokos to Cavafy. Thanks for the despatch of a poem and "his care" regarding the volume of the 1907 Imerologio. Reference to the Olympic Games (1906 Intercalated Games). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by John Mavrogordato to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author asks Cavafy to send him his latest poems and comments on the way one may acquire access to them. Reference to the poem "Before Time Could Alter Them" and to the journal Protoporia. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter. (London)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. Social news from Alexandria. Quote from Past and Present by Thomas Carlyle.

Handwritten letter by Georgios Vafopoulos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the recto of the first and second sheet. The author sends Cavafy an issue of the journal Makedonika Grammata, in which an article of his on the poet has been published; he mentions a conflict with the journal Nea Techni and asks to be allowed to study his entire work, with specific reference to the poem "Waiting for the Barbarians". (Thessaloniki)

Handwritten letter by Evgenia Zografou on the first and last pages of a bifolio The remaining pages are blank. The poet is asked to publish in the review Elliniki Epitheorisis. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Evangelos D. Fantis to Cavafy. Reference to a lecture on his poetic work by Tellos Agras in Athens. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Christos Ierogiannis to Cavafy, in which he asks him unpublished poems for publication in the journal Symposion. (Athens)

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 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 both sides of a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are in Athens. Cavafy updates them on everyday life matters and of Alexandrini Techni and asks for information regarding the Greek medal of the Order of the Phoenix. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Konstantinos F. Skokos to Cavafy on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. Reference to Pavlos Gneftos as well as to the publication of the National Diary 1898, which is to include poems by Cavafy. There is also a kind request that the poet mediates for the registration of subscribers from Egypt. (Athens)

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 text, draft of an article about the "Chronicle of Morea". Cancellations and emendations. The text spreads on four sheets, written on both the recto and the verso. The pages are numbered from the second sheet onwards (3-8).

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Marios [Vaianos] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him regarding the despatch of copies of his collections and refers to the acquaintance of the latter with the Singopoulos.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of two sheets. The second and third pages are numbered. He expresses his satisfaction for the publication of his poem "One of Their Gods" in the Chapbook and informs about the despatch of new translations of his poems. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to [Alekos Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet advises Singopoulo to benefit from the trip to Athens and conveys personal and social news from Alexandria. He sends his regards to authors of Athens.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the weather in Alexandria and asks for information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. The Singopoulos are travelling to Athens. Cancellations.

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.

Draft of written letter by Cavafy to Tellos Agras in single page, with notes, erasures, and corrections on recto and verso. Cavafy thanks Agras for supporting his work and provides clarifications as to the poem collection that he had sent him in the past. At the same time, he offers detailed information on the way his poems are distributed, while he speaks warmly of the special feature to his work in the journal Nea Techni, in which Agras also took part. Cavafy also encloses a list with the chronological order of his poems and a clipping of Alexandrini Techni with his printed poems. Finally, he sends two copies of the poem “Days of 1901”.

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 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.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 4" and "Eut-Kty". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Eftychos-Ktypito". 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 3" and "Dia-Euth". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Diaisthisis-Euthymologos". 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 1" and "Abb-Apo". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Abbatia-Aperifronos". 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.

Handwritten diary from Cavafy's trip to Greece during the period 13 June-5 August 1901. It is written in English, on 31 sheets of various sizes, among which letterheads of the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company, the Grand Hotel d'Angleterre in Athens, the Grand Hotels of Faliron and Patras as well as the Austrian Lloyd (Oesterreichischer Lloyd). It also includes a draft plan of the central part of the city of Patras (part of the entry of on 31 July), with the street names in Greek. The diary contains daily entries by Cavafy, in which he describes his trip by boat to and from Alexandria as well as his activities, acquaintances, social encounters and impressions from Athens and the other places he visited.

Handwritten catalogue of the periodicals in Cavafy's library, comprising five sheets, the last of which is blank. The first sheet is in lieu of cover. Cancellations and notes. The dates mentioned cover the period 1883-1905.