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Series 4: Material relating to George Seferis, 1941-1982

3 folders
Dates:
1941-1982
Located In:
Box 2, Folder 1-3
Extent:
3 folders
Languages:
Greek, Modern English
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, in Greek, between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece and George Seferis during his post as a diplomat in Cairo (Egypt) dated 1944; typescript of a press release regarding Seferis's decision to stay away from politics (1969). There is also an issue of the newsletter Preuves Informations, Paris, 5 Nov. 1963; the periodical la semaine égyptienne, nos. 11-12 (June 1941); 2 issues of the weekly magazine Ho Tachydromos (December 2 and 4, 1963); Vogue (July 1958); clippings of several Greek newspapers and a few French and English regarding Seferis's poetry and his death; a brochure of the Program for Modern Greek Studies at Harvard University. The third folder consists of a collection of clippings of several Greek newspapers and a few in French regarding Seferis's poetry entitled "Tribute to Seferis, Paris, April 1982."

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Credit this material:

Series 4: Material relating to George Seferis; Alexandros Xydēs Collection, C1376, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 2
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Kalliopi Balatsouka in 2011. Finding aid written by Kalliopi Balatsouka in 2011.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, in Greek, between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece and George Seferis during his post as a diplomat in Cairo (Egypt) dated 1944; typescript of a press release regarding Seferis's decision to stay away from politics (1969). There is also an issue of the newsletter Preuves Informations, Paris, 5 Nov. 1963; the periodical la semaine égyptienne, nos. 11-12 (June 1941); 2 issues of the weekly magazine Ho Tachydromos (December 2 and 4, 1963); Vogue (July 1958); clippings of several Greek newspapers and a few French and English regarding Seferis's poetry and his death; a brochure of the Program for Modern Greek Studies at Harvard University. The third folder consists of a collection of clippings of several Greek newspapers and a few in French regarding Seferis's poetry entitled "Tribute to Seferis, Paris, April 1982."

Arrangement

Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.

Collection History

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Kalliopi Balatsouka in 2011. Finding aid written by Kalliopi Balatsouka in 2011.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Series 4: Material relating to George Seferis; Alexandros Xydēs Collection, C1376, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 2