Thomas J. Kofodimos Papers, 1927-1998

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Collection Overview

Title:

Thomas J. Kofodimos Papers

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dcbv73c998t

Dates:

1927-1998

Size:

2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Boxes B-002004 to B-002005

Language:

Greek, Modern

Abstract

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents: Consists of documentation that Thomas Kofodimos pulled together, when he was trying to find a United States publisher for his English translation of of Lephousēs' book Asēmina Laiou. Also, includes letters from Ēlias Lephousēs to Thomas Kofodimos and to Joan Kofodimos, family photographs and miscellaneous photographs of ELAS (Greek People's Liberation Army) leaders, materials related to Kofodimos' escape from Greece, information about his career after coming to the United States, various memoirs and personal history, death notices and obituaries of Kofodimos' both in the United States and in Greece.

Collection History

Acquisition:: Gift of Joan R. Kofodimos to the Program in Hellenic Studies for the Princeton University Library. (AM 2022-135)
Appraisal: No materials were removed from the collection during 2022 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.
Processing Information: This collection was processed by Kalliopi Balatsouka in June 2022. Finding aid written by Kalliopi Balatsouka in June 2022.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. No further duplication 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 Special Collections 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

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Credit this material:

Thomas J. Kofodimos Papers; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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