Consists primarily of papers by and relating to Helenē Vakalo, Greek art critic and poet (1921-2001). Included are published and unpublished works, with some in various stages of creation from sparse notes to the final version. The works consist of both individual poems and collections of poetry, as well as essays, articles, and lectures about poetry and art, and miscellaneous prose manuscripts and notes.

There is a large amount of both personal and topical correspondence from friends and prominent writers, many written in appreciation of her poetry, as well as letters exchanged between Vakalo and her husband, Giōrgos Vakalo. Also, the collection contains official documents, contracts, certificates, awards, and medals awarded to Vakalo, and subject files on various projects including the Harvard International Seminar and the Vakalo School of Arts. Furthermore, there is assorted printed material, the majority of which relates to Vakalo, photographs, and a few sketches, slides of Greek artifacts, and miscellaneous clippings.

Apart from Vakalo's own writings, the collection contains a selection of papers by others written about Vakalo, as well as papers by others on various topics. The authors include many friends of Vakalo, as well as the young poets that she encouraged.