Virtual Museum

Textiles

Hand-loomed runner

Hand-loomed blanket

Dresser scarf, table cloth, pillow cover, baby pillow cover

Table runner with peacock

Various linens. Gift of Mary Gastis

Hand-woven runner

Lady’s nightgown, early 20th c. Gift of Christine Janas

Lady’s bloomers, early 20th c. Gift of Christine Janas

Beaded snake, necklace, wooden shoe, wooden spoon, 1930

Tablecloth. Off-white with extensive lace work on the edges

Silk tablecloth with lace edging. Cream-colored. Mary Gastis’s great grandmother, a Presbytera, loomed the silk herself, 19th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Tablecloth, Dark blue, yellow, red, white, and pink striped fabric, fringed in dark blue and white.

Cream colored sheer blouse. Long sleeves. Ornate, pale blue embroidery around collar, down the neckline, and on the lower portion of sleeves.

Cream colored, light-weight blouse. Pockets on lower front. Ornate red, blue, and gold embroidery on lower sleeves, pockets, and down the neckline all the way to the bottom.

White table scarf with matched pairs of embroidered red and pink flowers among purple latticework on opposing sides. The flowers have gold centers. Gift of Christine Janas

Table scarf. Gift of Christine Janas

Table scarf. Off-white table scarf. Floral embroidery patterns running around a central, oval laced pattern. Scalloped edges. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Cream table scarf. Patterns of embroidery. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Cream table scarf. Square. Laced edges. Scalloped decoration running around the perimeter. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Cream table scarf. Floral pattern embroidered in two opposing corners. Small scalloped decoration inset from edges. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Cloth oval placemat with two circular coasters. Red and pink embroidery pattern with floral patterns on opposing sides.

Lace flowers in pink, yellow, purple, and blue with green leaves and cream connective tatting

White tea towel with hand-stitched flower pot, floweres, and vines. Pink/white/light pink stitching at the bottom, early 20th c. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Green silk thread on linen cloth, machine embroidered. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Matching belt for skirt (2007.33a). Same pattern as skirt, solid off-white with the embellished stitchery in the olive color that borders the top and bottom, mid 20th c. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Long solid off-white skirt. There is an embellished stitchery that is an olive/brown color at the top, down the middle, and at the bottom, mid 20th c. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Solid, plain ivory colored dress with bunched fabric at either shoulder. The roped belt goes around waist to make it a dress, mid 20th c. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

White-on-white floral embroidery pattern. Gift of Nina Loejos

Wool needlepoint pillow cover. Sailboat design in center with sailors and birds throughout. Bordered by blue waves inside brown and red rectangles. Edge is finished in blue. Tag on back reads: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΝ Hand Made Greece National Welfare Organization Athens, c 1960

Wool needlepoint pillow cover. Multi-colored, two headed snake in the center. Outer edge is bordered by an orange rectangle, a geometric yellow and green triangle pattern, and a blue rectangle. Edge is finished in dark brown. Tag on back reads: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΝ Hand Made Greece National Welfare Organization Athens, c 1960

Wool needlepoint pillow cover with dark green, light green, and lime floral motif in center. Two light blue birds flank a blue flower in the center. A dark blue bird sits at the top. Brown diamond border inset from edge. Outer edge finished in dark blue. Tag on back reads: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΝ Hand Made Greece National Welfare Organization Athens

Wool needlepoint pillow cover. Olive green floral motif surrounded by two roosters, a duck, and two larger animals (possibly horses with stylized dragon-like tails). Edge is finished in green. Tag on back reads: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΝ Hand Made Greece National Welfare Organization Athens, c 1960

Wool needlepoint banner. Divided into six panels by lines of different colored flowers. Three of the panels depict roosters, the other three a floral motif. Edges are finished in green. Five loops at the top for hanging. Tag on back reads: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΝ Hand Made Greece National Welfare Organization Athens, c 1960

Cotton sheet, cream color, satin stitch floral and linear pattern on upper three edges, early 20th c. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Fuschia bed coverlet with black and ivory lines throughout the solid fuschia portion. The two edges have a flower motif of multicolored crewel embroidery (fuschia, orange, rust, teal, lime, dark green, olive green, dark and light blue, brown, and red). Two fringed edges next to flower motif of black, ivory, and fuschia. Handmade. Made by Maria Psihountas who presented the coverlet to the family on their departure from Greece in 1937. Three separate panels were made, then stitched together. Gift of Helen Ballas

Loomed blanket (runner). Vertical stripes of red, tan, pink, orange, olive green, and black separate wide stripes containing stylized diamond-shaped geometric patterns. Tan fringe on two sides. Fabric is torn near one end. Handmade. Gift of Andy Regan

Woven blanket. Geometric X-shaped patterns within squares of rust, fuchsia, yellow, navy, purple, and kelly green. Gift of Christ and Bea Meros

Part of an Evzone costume. The vest is blue and green and very faded on left sleeve and middle front and top back. Metallic silver trim runs along all edges and used in four parallel lines on the back. Red fabric borders the edges of the collar and down the front opening. There are decorative bronze colored balls that go along either side of the vest on the front. The sleeves are only attached at the top. There is a rip in the fabric along the left and right side of the vest. A lot of the metallic trim is frayed or missing. Handmade. Made for three year-old James Constantine, 1928. Gift of Bess Comber

Two round copper medallions connected by a hook. In the center of each circle is a four-point star with flower pattern in center. Outside the star shape are concentric circles of small raised circles. The buckles attached to a belt. Part of a costume belonging to George Bate’s grandmother, who was the wife of the Greek hero General Theodoros Kolokotronis, mid 19th c. Gift of Irene Bates

Sleeveless black wool coat. Red and purple fabric border along edges. Floral patters of tan, orange, and maroon on front neckline and sides of underarm holes and front bottom. Two maroon, orange, and pale yellow pom poms on sides. Embroidery is maroon, orange, pale yellow, and green. Handmade. Part of a costume belonging to George Bate’s grandmother, who was the wife of the Greek hero General Theodoros Kolokotronis, mid 19th c. Gift of Irene Bates

Red hat with thick, gold woven rope connecting to a dark blue tassle. Inside top of hat has the letters BY stitced inside a circle repeated twice and separated by a double-headed arrow. Part of a costume belonging to George Bate’s grandmother, who was the wife of the Greek hero General Theodoros Kolokotronis, c 1850. Gift of Irene Bates

Blue mesh with white floral embroidery along the three bordered sides. The center has symmetrical patterns of flowers and six raindrop-like shapes. Slight brown stain on white embroidery on right center, c 1920. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Dark blue G.A.P.A girl’s cap. “G.A.P.A.” is stitched in white thread on the front right, “Daphne” on back left. White trim along bottom. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Dark blue G.A.P.A male cap. GAPA written on the front with a metal seal beneath it. Circular seal is gold colored with Greek key around the edge. A 3.5″ strip of red, white, and blue fabric runs up the left side. c. 1925. Matching set with 2007.13. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Navy blue solid exterior, red solid interior and collar. At point of each collar on left and right side is the number 36 in gold stitching. Worn by William Demetrios Chevako in the 1920s and 1930s (Diana Chevako Santora’s father). Gift of Diana Chevako Santora

Burgundy felt fez with ‘AHEPA’ on front with a blue cross and two gray swords going through it at angles, yellow rays coming from cross, encircled by green laurel wreath, eagle on top. Tassle is blue and white. 1.5″ leather band around inside of fez. Label on interior: “Gemsco, 692 Broadway, New York City, Registered Worn by William Demetrios Chevako in the 1920s and 1930s (Diana Chevako Santora’s father) Matched set with 2005.144b. Gift of Diana Chevako Santora

Blue sweater with “G.A.P.A. Jrs.” written in white lettering on chest. White V-neck and ends of sleeves. Holes throughout probably from moths. “Aopis Sam” stitched in light blue thread on inside, back neck line Tag reads: “Favorite Knitting Mills, Cleveland, O, c 1930. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Dark blue G.A.P.A male cap. GAPA written on the front with a metal seal beneath it. Circular seal is gold colored with Greek key around the edge. A 3.5″ strip of red, white, and blue fabric runs up the left side. Inside tag includes a handwritten name, but the marker has bled and is difficult to make out. Gift of Themistocles Rodis

GAPA summer cape. Sky blue with four symmetrical, white, embroidered patterns running down the front. Matching pattern running around the collar. White lining inside. Tag reads: La Daida Frock Co Cleveland. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Navy blue solid wool fabric, gold color lining. Gold embroidered G.A.P.A. on both sides of collar. Single clasp at neck. 1920-1930s. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Beige crocheted bed cover. Geometric designs. Edges are wavy, c 1920. Gift of Andy Regan

Cutwork on white table cover with gold thread of a floral motif. The flowers have holes cut out as leaves or bulbs, c 1920s. Gift of Andy Regan

Ivory colored cotton cover for pillow roll. Ecru cutwork embroidery on ends of a floral motif. Hand loomed and embroidered. Reddish-brown stains on exterior of pillowcase. Left and right sides have a linear white pattern, early 20th c. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Off-white table cover with cutwork on ecru linen. Embroidery stitching is done in a darker shade (cream/gray). Embroidery is a floral motif. Edges are stitched in the darker color and are wavy, c 1920s. Gift of Andy Regan

Hand-embroidered, ivory color table scarf. Design is of a child sitting playing an instrument under a tree. Mesh background. Tassles/fringe along bottom. Matching set with 2007.18

Hand-embroidered, ivory color table scarf. Design is of a child sitting playing an instrument under a tree. Mesh background. Tassles/fringe along bottom. Matching set with 2007.19

Women’s AHEPA cape, Solid blue exterior with one blue button near the neck of collar. Interior back is solid black and interior near front is cream colored, 20th c.

Black velvet bib stitched onto cotton. Ties around neck. Further stitchery pattern onto velvet in shape of square teardrop that has purple sewn into it. In center is a pattern of black with blue and fuschia (hand stitched), early 19th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Solid white head scarf in square/diamond shape. At one peak there is a black diamond sewn on with black tassel emanating from it, early 19th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

White shirt of a heavy fabric. Button loops down left-side front, but corresponding buttons are missing from right side. Three black buttons are still intact at the neck, early 19th c. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Long black and white vest that is tan with a neckline done in black stitchery that fastens by balls of fabric that go into loops. In the black stitchery there is also some purple thread, early 19th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Bronze/gold colored jacket with seven buttons down the front. Fringe along bottom of jacket. Crushed fabric look along bottom and at bottom of sleeves. Dark stains on back, left sleeve, and upper front. Hand stitched. String to tie along inside. This jacket belonged to Marika Douropoulos Mollis, 19th c. Gift of Angelyn Mathews

Cream colored sheer blouse. Long sleeves. Ornate, pale blue embroidery around collar, down the neckline, and on the lower portion of sleeves, early 1950s. Gift of Elaine Simon

The upturned shoes worn with an Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary Lieben

The fez worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary Lieben

The skirt worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary Lieben

The shirt worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary Lieben

Vest worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary Lieben

Off-white, oval table scarf with eyelet embroidered lines of varying length in the center and a crocheted lace fringe surrounding. Gift of Christine Janas

White table scarf with matching, U-shaped patterns of gold butterflies among vines with green leaves and yellow, pink, and blue flowers. Edged with a crocheted lace fringe. Gift of Christine Janas

Off-white full-length hand-loomed silk nightshirt with white-on-white striped pattern and crocheted edging, c 1920. Gift of Themistocles and Rose Rodis

Cream colored background with a blue wavy line serving as the border. Blue background sqaure within that depicts olympians throwing the javelin and discus. There are columns in between each segment and also a torch lit on a stand. On the outside of this square is the greek key. Colors used are blue, white, and black. Blue is the background, the men are white and they are outlined in black. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Round, off-white table cover with single flower design in center of 10 diamond shaped petals. Concentric circles of various patterns border the flower, early 20th c. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Turqoise hand-crocheted open weave. The edges have about a 3″ fringe. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Cream, embroidered mesh table cover with a wreath-shaped floral motif in the center. Floral design around the wreath. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

White table scarf with light blue embroidered border inset from edges. Embroidered pattern of red flowers with gold centers and green leaves flowing out of and around a brown flower pot flanked by blue birds perched on the flower vines. Gift of Christine Janas

White table scarf with lacy, red fringe border on two sides and lacy red frill on the bottom. Centered on the bottom half is an embroidered pattern of two, oversized blue birds perched on a bird bath. The birds are surrounded by pairs of gold, pink, and brown objects (possibly stylized leaves). Gift of Christine Janas

Tassels

Skirt, mid 20th c. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Tea towel, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Doily, mid-20th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Table scarf, early 20th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Camisole, early 20th c. Gift of Theresa Columbus Katzan

Kitchen towel, 1942. Gift of Mary Ciolfi

Woman’s blouse. Gift of Catherine Cashy

Lace doily, 1900-15. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Peters

Table scarf, mid 19th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Camisole. Gift of Mary Gastis

Bloomers. Gift of Mary Gastis

Nightshirt, early 20th c. Gift of Christine Janas

Camisole. Gift of Mary Gastis

Altar robe, 1960s. Gift of Josephine Kackloudis

Table scarf, circa 1940. Gift of Christine Janas

Apron, early 19th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Altar cloth, early 20th c. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Drapery, machine embroidery

Blouses, machine embroidery. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Woven blanket

Table linens

Table scarf. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Black embroidered dress

Fringed table linen

Blue GAPA cape, 1930s. Gift of Themis Rodis

Embroidered trim table runner. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

White satin dress, 1925. Gift of Pauline Latkovic

Children’s clothes, 1930. Gift of Billie Sutter

Evzone outfit, boy’s size. Gift of Mary Costas

Embroidered bag, 20th c. Gift of Elaine Pallam Simon

Woven tunic

Akron banner, acq 2000. Gift of Fr. Jerry Hall

Girl’s GAPA cap, 1925. Gift of T. and R. Rodis

Costume hat, c 1850. Gift of Irene Bates

Embroidered table runner

Table linen

Scarf. Gift of Grace Pasiadis

Table linens

Camisole

Woven cover

Decorative vest, 19th c. Gift of Mary Gastis

Decorative tunic

Embroidered dress, 1920s-30s. Gift of Electra Johnson

Table scarf, early 20th c. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Blanket, early 20th c. Gift of C. and B. Meros

Tablecloth

Blanket

Chalikidiki dress, late 19th c. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. V. Papacosma

Embroidery, 1940s. Gift of Charlotte Lajoe

Newspaper clippings and other items of interest

Proclamation of recognition of the Greek Cultural Gardens by Mayor Michael R. White, Cleveland, Ohio 9/10/2000

Proclamation of Welcome to the Greek Consul General Gabriel Koptsidis to the Cleveland Home and Garden Show by Mayor Michael R. White, Cleveland, Ohio 2/5/2000

The Plain Dealer Sunday Magazine July 15, 2001 Cover Story: United They Grow Signs of life return to the multi-ethnic Cleveland Cultural Gardens

ΝΕΟΣ ΚΟΣΜΟΣ (New World) ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΙΑΙΑ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΜΕΝΗ ΕΓΚΥΚΛΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΗΣΙΣ (Weekly Illustrated Encyclopedic Inspection) Thursday, December 26th 1940

Copy of a paper presented at Greek Schools Alumni Reunion – Annunciation Church, 1987 Handwritten at top of first page: “Mr. Michael P. Syntax – Trustee of International Service Center 1500 Euclid Ave.” Includes handwritten notes and/or corrections. Among the things crossed out and changed are references to “75th anniversary celebration”, replaced with “100th”. The revisions then, were probably from 2012.

Hellenic Herald Vol. XVI, No. 1 January, 1953. Gift of Mark Fikaris

Hellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 9 October, 1952 Upper right corner of front page stamped with: St. Demetrios Parish Library. Gift of Mark Fikaris

Hellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 8 September, 1952. Gift of Mark Fikaris

Hellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 4 May, 1952. Gift of Mark Fikaris

Hellenic Herald Vol. XII, No. 5 Christmas Day, 1951. Gift of Mark Fikaris

Hellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 11 Christmas Day, 1952. Gift of Mark Fikaris

Framed certificate from the City of Brook Park, Ohio proclaiming Thursday, March 25th, 1993 as “Hellenic Preservation Society Day” Signed by Thomas J. Coyne, Jr., Mayor of Brook Park, 1993

Certificate of membership acceptance in the Pansamian Society Pythagoras for Peter Vasilakis. Accepted on 5/10/1930. Certificate dated 12/10/1937. 40¢ is handwritten in pencil on back. Text: The Pansamian Society Pythagoras Of CLEVELAND, OHIO Chartered April 25, 1925 Hereby Certifies that Peter Vasilakis Having met all requirements was on May 10 1930 Accepted as a member of the Society and Declares him entitled to all privileges as a member while in good standing. In Testimony Whereof and by virtue of Authority in us vested, we have granted this Certificate and caused the Seal of the Society to be affixed thereof. Given at Cleveland, County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, on this the 10 day of Dec. in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and ____ 1937 Christ Voinis President Charles Christ Secretary

Certificate of membership acceptance in the Pansamian Society Pythagoras for Argiro Vasilaki. Accepted on 5/10/1935. Certificate dated 12/10/1937. 40¢ is handwritten in pencil

75th Anniversary of Annunciation Cleveland letter, with photos of clergy

Lemos Theatrical Society flyer, 1962

Postcard to George Vassos, 1949

Framed, hand-drawn Christmas card in blue ink given to Dimitra Arliss by her father, Peter Steris. Mounted on cardboard in a plexiglass frame. Written around the perimeter: Merry Christmas – Dimitra – Καλλα Χριστουγενα – δημητρα Written in the center: Good Halth [sic] and Happeness [sic] Fore [sic] the New Year 1969. Holly berry branches stretch inward from all four corners, the lower two hold birds. Signed “Daddy” in the lower right. Gift of Billie Sutter

ΑΤΛΑΝΤΙΣ (Atlantis) An American Newspaper Published in Greek Vol. LXX No. 21,718 Sunday, March 1, 1964 New York. Gift of Billie Sutter

Newsletter, 1999.

75th Anniversary letter, Annunciation Cleveland, with priests

Archbishop James clippings

Symvoulion Ladies

Poet’s bench drawing

Planting renovation for Greek Cultural Garden drawing

Thank you letter, Sons of Pericles, 1972

Biography of Mr. Psomas

Greek school manuscript, 1990

Carbon copy of letter to Archishop Iakovos, Sts. Constantine and Helen, 1966

GAPA chapter declaration, 1961

Tarpon Springs newspaper, 1957

One World Day declaration, 1996

Plain Dealer section on Cultural Garden, 2008

Plain Dealer magazine Cultural Garden puzzle article, 2004

Lincoln HS article about Greek students enrolled post-WWII. Gift of Tessie Lekas

(part 2) Lincoln HS article about Greek students enrolled post-WWII. Gift of Tessie Lekas

Religious items

Wood carved icon, 1925. Gift of Christine Janas

Silver(?) Byzantine cross on pedestal. Belonged to Dimitra Arliss. Gift of Billie Sutter

Silver metal icon. Two hinged doors open to reveal the Virgin and Child (icon) surrounded by two angels. The icon is mounted in a recess. The font face is flanked by two spiral columns. Above the doors is an arch with an attached cross. The following “ΕΝ ΕΚΚΛ ΕΥΛΟΓΕΙΤΕ ΤΟΝ ΘΕΟΝ” surrounds the dove above the doors. Possible translations: You Bless God-In Church Bless God. On the back is a hinged support along with a hook for hanging. Gift of Billie Sutter

Gold toned framed icon of Virgin and Child. The initials MP and OY are in the upper left and right of the Virgin’s halo. The icon is boarded by a flora decorative pattern. The icon is embossed metal (gold metallic finish) with cut out lithographic images of the hands and faces of the Virgin and Child. Gift of Billie Sutter

Lithograph of St. Sophia Backing has a variety of text: [handwritten] Δωρεαγ Κωνστανεγου Ιερεωσ (Donation of Father Constantine) Rev. Kostas Poulakidas, deceased 1701 E. Tuckey Lane Phoenix, Arizona 85016 [handwritten, upper-right corner] Rev. Kostas Poulakidas [handwritten] Donated to St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery Florence, Arizona by [printed address label] Dr. Andreas K. and Mary POULAKIDAS 107 W. Butler Dr. Phoenix, Arizona 85021 [stamped] A PRODUCT OF (something crossed out) Wholesale (indecipherable) 309-11 Main St. Ft. Worth Texas The Most Complete Picture Collection In the World Price – 10¢ up to $50.00. Gift of Andreas Poulakidas

Altar cloth, early 20th c. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Silver bible, acq 2016

Blue cloisonne Bible, 20th c. Gift of Sts. Constantine and Helen parish council

Gold Bible with red velvet spine, early 20th c. Gift of Sts. Constantine and Helen parish council

Brass bible, 1899. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Pectoral cross

Painted eggshell. Gift of George Fikaris

Icon of St. George, early 20th c. Gift of Mary Lieben

Icon, 1954. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Cross with velvet pouch. Gift of Billie Sutter

Panagia icon, 1951. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Panagia icon, mid 20th c. Gift of Alexandra Dimotsis

Panagia icon, 1951. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Silver votive

Framed in gold wood embroidered and upholstered cross with Greek and American flags. Gift of Paula Alex

Books and Periodicals

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America 2015 Yearbook. With notecard reading: With the compliments of The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Reprint of “The Brig ‘Ares’ 1881”, 1979

Laminated map of Thessaloniki. Promotional material from 97.5 ANT1 Radio. Label: ΗΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΑΡΧΩΝ ΤΟΥ ΑΙΩΝΑ (Thessaloniki at the turn of the century)

ΙΗΣΟΥΣ Ο ΥΙΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ Jesus the Son of God Second Edition Sunday School Materials of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Year 9 Part I In Greek and English

ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ ΤΗΣ ΚΑΤΑ ΤΟ ΣΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ ΕΤΟΣ 1823 ΕΥΡΕΣΕΩΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΟΥ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ ΕΝ ΤΗΝΩ (DESCRIPTION OF THE SAVIOR IN THE YEAR 1823 FIND THE MIRACULOUS ICON OF THE EVANGELIST IN TINOS, 1955

ΤΑ ΔΩΔΕΚΑ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ Ο ΕΠΙΤΑΦΙΟΣ ΘΡΗΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ Η ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ (THE TWELVE GOSPELS THE EPITAPH MOURNING AND THE RESURRECTION?) In Greek FLORENCE SOPHOS handwritten in penciled, block letters on front cover and inside title page

Greek Orthodox Prayer Book For the use of soldiers and sailors of the United States of America Issued by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1944

Bible in Greek. Maroon cover. Front cover reads: ΙΕΡΑ ΣΥΝΟΨΙΣ, 1966. Gift of Lee Saphos

The Services for Holy Week and Easter Suday From the Triodion, Pentecostarion Reprinted from the Edition of Williams, Norgate, London England (1915) In Greek and English, 1952

The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom In Greek and English, 1950

The Epistle Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church August/September 1999

ΕΚΛΕΚΤΕΣ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΕΣ (Selected Stories), 1962. Gift of Themis and Rose Rodis

Award ribbon. Purple. Attached, typewritten name tag reads “Argero Vasilakes Cleveland, Ohio”. Text of ribbon reads: 4th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE PANSAMIAN FEDERATION OF AMERICA AUG. 28-SEPT. 1 1952

ΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΤΙΚΟΝ ΤΟΥ ΑΛΛΗΛΟΒΟΗΘΗΤΙΚΟΥ ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΥ ΣΑΜΙΩΝ ΚΥΡΙΟΝ “Η ΘΕΑΝΩ” Statues of the Mutual Assistance Association of Samia Kyrion “I THEANO”

Cleveland Ethnic Directory. The Nationalities Services Center,1990

In Turkey’s Image: The Transformation of Occupied Cyprus into a Turkish Province by Christos P. Ioannides Handwritten note by Speros Vryonis Jr.: “To the Hellenic Preservation Society from Speros Basil Vryonis Center for the Study of Hellenism. The book of Christos Ioannides illustrates graphically the most serious threat that our cultural heritage faces today, Turkey. Speros Vryonis Jr. Cleveland March 27, 1994”

Nationalism and Communism in Macedonia: Civil Conflict, Politics of Mutation, National Identiy by Evangelos Kofos Handwritten note by Speros Vryonis Jr.: “To the Hellenic Preservation Society from Speros Basil Vryonis Center for the Study of Hellenism. This book was brought together by the Speros Basil Vryonis Center in order to explain not only to Hellenes but to all the complexities of a thorny issue which has been approached, almost always, in an incomprehensible manner by almost everyone. One of the functions of your own organization will be similar not only to help in the great task of preserving and revitalizing Hellenism in our communities, but to explain it. Speros Vryonis Jr. Cleveland March 27, 1994”

The Turkish State and History: Clio Meets the Grey Wolf by Speros Vryonis Jr. Handwritten note by Speros Vryonis Jr.: “To the Hellenic Preservation Society from Speros Basil Vryonis , 1993

Poverty, Society and Philanthropy in the Late Mediaeval Greek World (Studies in the Social & Religious History of the Mediaeval Greek World, Vol 2) by Demetrios J. Constantelos Handwritten note by Speros Vryonis Jr.: “To the Hellenic Preservation Society from Speros Basil Vryonis Center for the Study of Hellenism. Demetrios Constantelos, a dynamic priest and great Byzantinelogical scholar. In this book, he teaches us the essential interrelation of Hellenism and Orthodoxy. As a pioneer in this subject, he teaches us how important the Hellenic component is in our religious tradition. In this respect his work is a model of understanding, planning and action for the Hellenic Preservation Society. Speros Vryonis Jr. Cleveland March 27, 1994”

Byzantine Studies Essays on the Slavic World and the Eleventh Century Edited by Speros Vryonis Jr. Handwritten note by Speros Vryonis Jr.: “To the Hellenic Preservation Society from Speros Basil Vryonis Center for the Study of Hellenism, with ardent hopes for the fruition of your plans and hopes for a resurgence and reawakening of Hellenism in our communities. Cleveland, March 27, 1994. Gift of Speros Vryonis

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization by Paul Cartledge, 2000

Society of Epirotes “Anagennisis” inc. Ladies Lodge “Souliotissai” Seventh Annual Entertainment and Dance Handwritten, in pencil, in upper-right corner: October, 19 1940. Gift of Mike Syntax

50th Anniversary Dinner October 25, 1953 Greek Orthodox Cathedral “Annunciation” 1903-1953 Boston, Massachusetts. Gift of Mike Syntax

The Orthodox Church in Cleveland 1896-1999 by Fr. Vasile Hategan New Varatic Publishing Lake George, Colorado 1999. Gift of Sophie Karas

A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America By Marilyn Rouvelas, 1993

Book, “Anagnostikon” 1950. Gift of Jenny Perry

Book, “My Ancestors”, 1938. Gift of Lee Saphos

Book, “The Adventures of a Small Donkey”, 20th c. Gift of Themistocles Rodis

Tenth Panepirotic Convention Under the Auspices of United Epirotic Societies of Illinois “Liberation” – “Dodona” Thursday, July 18-22, 1957 Hotel Sherman Chicago, Illinois. Gift of Mike Syntax

ΠΡΟΖΑΣ ΑΔΛΕΜΟΥ ΘΙΑΣΟΣ (PROSE OF ADLEMOS THEATER) Back: “Walk in Wisdom” Greek Orthodox Cathedral “Annunciation” 1903 Εη Σοφια Περιπατειτε, 1962. Gift of Mike Syntax

Saint Sophia Cathedral Dedication Journal and Souvenir of the Eleventh Biennial Ecclesiastical Congress of the Greek Orthodox of North and South America September 28th to October 4th Handwritten, in pencil, in upper-right corner: 28 Sept – 4 Oct, 1952 Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California. Gift of Mike Syntax

Cookbook in Greek ΝΕΑ ΜΑΓΕΙΡΙΚΗ ΖΑΧΑΡΟΠΛΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΤΟΠΟΙΙΑ ΕΚΔΟΣΙΣ ΜΙΧΑΗΛ Ι. ΣΑΛΙΒΕΡΟΥ (New Cooking, Confectionary, and Drinks Published by Michael I. Saliverou), 1929. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Cookbook in Greek ΟΔΗΓΟΣ ΜΑΓΕΙΡΙΚΗΣ (Cooking Guide), 1938. Gift of Helen Albert

ΜΑΙΜΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΛΕΠΟΥ (Monkey and Fox) ΔΙΑΣΚΕΥΗ Γ. ΤΣΟΥΚΑΛΑ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΣΗ Ν. ΝΕΙΡΟΥ ΜΕΛΕΤΗ ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΙΑ Δ. Α. Π. (Adapted by G. Tsoukala, Illustrated by N. Nirou [Study Curator D.A.P.?])

ΘΕΙΟΝ ΚΑΙ ΙΕΡΟΝ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟ (God and the Holy Gospel) ΕΝ ΒΕΝΕΤΙΑ ΕΚ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΤΥΠΟΓΡΑΦΙΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΦΟΙΝΙΚΟΣ (In Venice from the Greek typography of Finikos) Hand-chased silver cover. Printed on vellum, 1848. Gift of George Doutztsoglou

“Fifteen Greek Plays”, translated into English by Gilbert Murray, Benjamin Bickley Rogers and Others. Copyright 1943 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Sixth printing 1950. Hand written notations by Dimitra Arliss throughout. Used by Dimitra Arliss as source material for her performances in movies and plays. Gift of Billie Sutter

Event program from “2500 Years of Democracy” Text from title page: An Evening of Greek Poetry and Music THE TIMELESS GREEK SPIRIT AND FIRE: FROM HOMER TO ELYTIS Presented by The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America and The Consulate General of Greece in New York at The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine New York City Wednesday, May 30, 1990, 7:00pm. Gift of Billie Sutter

“Alexander the Conqueror” by Laura Foreman. ISBN 0-306-81293-2 Copyright 2004 by Tehabi Books, Inc. Forward by Professor Eugene N. Borza. Printed by DeCapo Press. First edition printed in Spain. Over 250 color photographs. Developed, designed and produced by Tehabi Books. Jacket design by Alex Camlin, 2004. Gift of John Ermidis

Matted black and white photo of statue head. Part of 50 photos of Greek Antiques. Gift of Mike Syntax

ΝΕΑ ΕΡΩΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΟΓΡΑΦ (New Erotic Correspondent) ΗΤΟΙ ΑΙΣΘΗΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΑΛΛΗΛΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ ΕΝ Η ΠΡΟΣΕΤΕΘΗ Η ΝΕΑ ΑΝΘΟΔΕΣΜΗ Η ΣΥΝΕΝΝΟΗΣΙΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΡΑΣΤΩΝ ΔΙ’ ΑΝΘΕΩΝ ΥΠΟ ΜΗΛΙΑΣ ΑΦΡΟΛΙΤΗΣ (THEY ARE EMOTIONAL CORRESPONDENCE IN THE ADDITION OF THE NEW FLOWER OR THE CONNECTION OF THE LOVE BY FLOWERS UNDER APPLES – translation is suspect) ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ (IN ATHENS) ΒΙΒΛΙΟΠΩΛΕΙΟΝ Μ. ΣΑΛΙΒΕΡΟΥ (M. SALIVEROU BOOKSTORE) 30 – Οδος Στaδιου – 30 (Stadiou Street) 1912. Gift of Christine Janas

23 Volumes 1926-1933: ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΕΓΚΥΚΛΟΠΑΙΔΕΙΑ (GREAT GREEK ENCYCLOPEDIA) ΤΟΜΟΣ ΔΕΚΑΤΟΣ ΤΡΙΤΟΣ (VOLUME THIRTEEN) ΙΛΙΤΖΑ – ΚΑΣΤΕΛΙΟΝ (ILITZA – CASTLE) ΠΥΡΣΟΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΟΣ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΩΝ & ΓΡΑΦΙΚΩΝ ΤΕΧΝΩΝ (Pyrsos Co. Ltd. Publishing and Graphics Arts) ΙΕΡΑ ΟΔΟΣ 61 – ΑΘΗΝΑΙ (Holy Street 61 – Athens). Gift of Antonios Mavridis

Holiday Magazine Vol. 9 No. 5 May 1951. Gift of Charlotte Lajoe

Book, paperback, Verses in English by a Greek, 1928. Gift of Carl and Evelyn Knight

Program book of St. Demetrios consecration, 1977. Gift of Charlotte Lajoe

Newsletter, 1999.

Textbook, 1954. Gift of Charlotte Lajoe

Hellas Politics. Gift of Themis and Rose Rodis

Book, paperback, Dymitsana, 1988. Gift of Harriet Lalos

Program book, 10th Panepirotic Convention, 1957. Gift of Mike Syntax

Program book, St. Sophia, CA dedication, 1952. Gift of Mike Syntax

Program book, 2000th Anniversary Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, PA. Gift of Jenny Perry

Constitution and Bylaws of Pan-Arcadian Federation of America, 1954. Gift of Pauline Latkovic

Program book, hardcover, Pan-Arcadian Federation of America, 1941. Gift of Ann Moore

Paperback book, Hellenica. Gift of Peter Limber

Book, hardcover, Greek Americans of Cleveland, 1994. Gift of Themis Rodis

GAPA Convention vinyl recording, 1944. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mavrides

Panorama postcards, 1900-1920

Sts. Constantine and Helen vinyl recording, 1960s. Gift of John Tsolianos

Sts. Constantine and Helen vinyl recording (reverse), 1960s. Gift of John Tsolianos

AHEPA National Convention program, 1950

Archdiocese yearbook, 2009

St. John the Divine dedication book, 1951

Personal family photo album

GAPA 27th Convention program, 1965

GAPA convention program in Greece, 1963

Sts. Constantine and Helen dedication program, 1963

Centennial of GOC in America program, 1964

39th Anniversary GAPA program, 1962

GAPA convention in Greece program, 1963

Archdiocese yearbook, 2009

Sts. Constantine and Helen dedication program, 1963

GAPA convention in Greece program, 1963

GAPA 27th Convention program, 1965

GAPA 39th Anniversary program, 1962

Commemorative and household items

Fresco piece, replica. Gift of Emily Scocos

Shepherd’s staff with carved handle face, mid 19th c. Gift of Billie Sutter

Decorative brass plate featuring a centaur with a spear and shield surrounded by a vine-and-leaf patter. Back is fitted with a wire hanging mechanism. Gift of Charlotte Lajoe

Award ribbon. Blue and white striped fabric on front with gold lettering. Black backing with white lettering. Top has a small plaque reading “MEMBER”. A fabric flap hanging down from top holds a small, round medallion with text reading “ΠaΝΣaΜΙaΚΟΣ ΣyΛΛΟΓΟΣ “Ο ΠyΘaΓΟΡaΣ” (PANSAMIC ASSOCIATION “O Pythagoras”) encircling a seated Pythagoras. Gold colored tassled hang from bottom. Ribbon is badly wrinkled. Text of ribbon reads: ΠaΝΣaΜΙaΚΟΣ ΣyΛΛΟΓΟΣ ΠyΘaΓΟΡaΣ CLEVELAND, OHIO (PANSAMIC ASSOCIATION OF PYTHAGORA) Back of ribbon depicts an Orthodox Cross surrounded by laurels and repeats the text from the from the front.

Award ribbon. Teal or aqua. Badly faded and wrinkled. Olive green text reads: Σ.Σ.Κ. Η ΘΕΑΝΩ, 1952

Copper mailbox. Rectangular with an angled lid (approx. 45 degrees) hinged at the top rear edge. The top lid has a horizontal raised opening (mail slot) at its center. A hinged latch is riveted to the front bottom edge of the lid. The latch opening slides over a post with a lock hole. The front has stamped tooling marks that depict tree branches with leaf patterns, four stars, two star burst (right and left side) and two arched patterned designs. Also stamped are two bird forms on the right and left sides which appear to be holding an envelope (letter) in their beaks, and is framed within two horizontal bands. The right and left side of the mailbox have stamped tooling marks that are mirror images of a single arched patterned design positioned above tree branches with leaf patterns. The top lid has hammered arches that surround the mail slot and the four ‘button’ forms at each corner. Two brackets are attached to the top back to accommodate hanging. The base material is copper which has been treated with a flash tin coating. The coating has been burnished to expose the base copper material. The interior of the object has been painted black. Donated in memory of Peter Aristotle Steris by Billie Sutter

Device for tatting. A piece of lace in-progress is still loaded in the machine. Includes a box of additional pegs. The peg box also included a postcard from Jerry Vassos in Nassau Bahamas to George Vassos 3937 W. 162 St. Cleveland, Ohio dated 7/19/49. Text of postcard is in Greek. Gift of Dean Fisher

Woven straw basket. Single piece of straw on upper & lower rims creating several triangular patterns with smaller triangles of straw on the peak of each triangle. On the exterior similar ‘V’ patterns occur. The largest ‘Vs’ are a faded green. Underneath peak of where ‘Vs’ meet is a similar smaller pattern in same tan color of straw. Colors used in decoration are red, green, orange, olive green. The bottom of basket is highly decorative with circular patterns confined by disk shape with 6 peaks No decorative elements on interior of basket. Handmade, vegetable dyes, c 1940s. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Ceramic plate depicting the abduction of Thetis by Peleus. Thetis is bent over at a 90 degree angle towards Peleus. Both of their heads look down. Peleus holds in his right hand his robe and around his wrist is a snake. In front of his left forearm is a lion walking vertically along Thetis’ back. Another snake is wrapped around Thetis’ arms and around her left leg. Peleus wears extravagent robes. The figures are mostly white on a black background. A brown trim runs along edge of plate that has the Greek key. Imprint on back: KERAMIKOS ATHENS GREECE HAND MADE The Abduction of Thetis By Pelus, 20th c. Gift of Prudence Montague

Ceramic plate depicting Peleus and Thetis. Peleus extends his right arm and left leg out to Thetis and hers is extended behind him appearing to be touching a snake along the backside of Peleus. Thetis is looking slightly down while Peleus gazes at her. There is a fish on the right side of the plate. The two are figures are portrayed in white contrasting the black plate. The border of the plate is in brown and has the Greek key. The back has holes for hinges. (Museum reproduction) Imprint on back: KERAMIKOS ATHENS GREECE HAND MADE Peleus and Thetis National Museum Athens, 20th c. Gift of Prudence Montague

AHEPA medal. The upper portion of the medal appears bronze colored metal with Detroit written on the top and images of the city with a plane, car, and coin that says “city of Michigan”. The middle section of the medal is fabric red, white, and blue that says “alternate 6th annual convocation Detroit Aug 27-31. The bottom of medal is same bronze colored metal with the AHEPA cross, swords, and laurel wreath with the eagle flying on top. “AHEPA” is written on the top of this. There is an image of General Ypsilanti 1823. This medal belonged to William Chevako (1894-1964), c 1920. Gift of Diana Cherako Santora

Black background with image of Ulysses and Neoptolemy in white. Black on brown Greek Key border. Inscribed on back: KERAMIKOS ATHENS-GREECE HAND MADE Ulysses and Neoptolemy sixth cent. B.C. 20th c. Gift of Prudence Montague

Cylinder coffee grinder, 1885. Gift of Billie Sutter

Komboloi, 1950s. Gift of Prudence Montague

Plate in Greek style, British, 1900

Ceramic plate, 1937. Gift of Billie Sutter

Komboloi, early 20th c. Gift of Billie Sutter

Copper samovar, late 19th/early 20th c. Gift of Billie Sutter

Egg skillet, late 19th c. Gift of Billie Sutter

Vase, 1934. Gift of Thalia and Cleo Antonopoulos

Ladle, 20th c. Gift of Billie Sutter

Bowl with lid, early 20th c. Unknown donor at St. Demetrios

Inscription on bowl “Museum copy Corinthian period 550BC”

Oil lamp, late 19th c. Gift of Irene Bates

Briki, acq 2010. Gift of Billie Sutter

Evzone figure with gun

Greek keys typewriter, manufactured by Molle, an Austrian watch maker between 1913-1918. Used by Chris Kennes, contributing reporter for Greek language newspaper, “Kuriua” printed in New York City. Metal tyepwriter, all keys with Greek letters, except “Tabulator key”, “Back Spacer”, “CAP”, and “FIG”. Molle written in large letters across the the top where paper is inserted. Molle Typewriter Company also written on botton front of the machine. The tyepwriter is black. The space bar is wood and is painted black but damaged slightly, exposing wood, 1913-1918. Gift of Charlotte Lajoe

6.5″ figure of woman from Samos. Gift of Rose Vourlis

7″ woman figure in red and blue. Gift of Rose Vourlis

6.26″ woman figure, acq 1996. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Evzone figure. Gift of Rose Vourlis

7″ evzone figure with bouzouki. Gift of Rose Vourlis

6.25″ woman figure. Gift of Rose Vourlis

AHEPA souvenir, 1950. Gift of Diana Manos

Evzone figure with flag

Evzone figure with gun

Warrior figure with shield. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Toy Amalia with green shirt. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Evzone figure with saber. Gift of Rose Vourlis

Trowel from cornerstone ceremony, construction of Sts. Constantine and Helen, 1956. Gift of Sts. Constantine and Helen parish council

Framed with double mat Turks surrendering to Greeks for Greek Independence. Gift of Paula Alex

Photos

Photo of Archbishop Iakovos. Gift of Mike Syntax

Archbishop Demetrios at the Greek Cultural Gardens. Mounted

Family photo. Appears to be from late 19th century or early 20th century. Possibly the Vasilakis family. Lower left of matting is labeled with photographer info: Wiener Studio 2511 Ontario Cleveland, Ohio

Bishop Maximos. Gift of Mike Syntax

Photograph of a note Vanessa Redgrave gave to Dimitra Arliss when they both appeared in the TV program “Bella Mafia”. Handwritten note from Billie Sutter (Dimitra’s sister): “Andy – Dimitra was in a TV movie ‘Bella Mafia’ Vanessa Redgrave eppeared in it & gave Dimitra this note when movie ended. Billie” Gift of Billie Sutter

Hand-made birthday card. Colored pencil. Framed in plexiglass. Given to Dimitra Arliss by her father, Peter Steris. Drawn in the upper right hand corner is a standing figure with a bird-like face in a red vest with a yellow skirt and hat with a red ribbon. Underneath this is written “Oct 23rd”. Written in the lower right hand corner is “With All My Love Daddy” and an arrow pointing to the upper right corner with “Happy Birthday”. The center is a drawing of a multi-colored (black, yellow, brown and white) bird with a red and black head on a tree limb. At the head of the bird is “Dimitra Darling”. At the lower left hand corner is an arrow with “the Maseger”. The upper left hand corner has a red outlined heart with “I.L.Y.” inside. Gift of Billie Sutter

Colored pencil drawing of flowers. On paper, framed. Given to Dimitra Arliss by her father Peter Steris. Signed by Peter Steris. Gift of Billie Sutter

Framed black and white photograph (profile) of Dimitra Arliss in her 40’s. Upper body draped in dark cloth and left hand is on her right shoulder. Gift of Billie Sutter

Cardboard-framed black and white photograph of Dimitra Arliss in her 30s. Attached to the back of the photo is an outline of the various theatrical plays, musicals, television and commercials that Ms. Arliss appeared in. Behind the first photograph was another photograph (2013.10a) of Dimitra Arliss possibly taken in her twenties. Gift of Billie Sutter

Framed black and white photograph of Dimitra Arliss in her 20s. Mounted on acid board. Metal glass covered frame. Gift of Billie Sutter

Black and white photograph of the Steris family: Mother (Georgia), Father (Peter), Dimitra, and Billie (Vasiliki). Dmitra Arliss’ family. Lower left corner of frame is stamped: Michael’s 657 Broadway Lorain, OH. Gift of Billie Sutter

Three photograph of various dignitaries and participants at the “2500 Years of Greek Democracy” event, 1990. Gift of Billie Sutter

Photograph of Dimitra Arliss speaking at the “2500 Years of Greek Democracy” event at St. John’s Cathedral in New York, 1990. Gift of Billie Sutter

Black and white mounted photograph of Dimitra Arliss being presented to Princess Anne (incorrectly identified as Princess Margaret in HPS documents), in London England. Three other individuals are not identified. Gift of Billie Sutter

Portrait of Dimitra Arliss. Black ink on card stock. Matted in a lucite frame. Originally framed, but removed to preserve. Signed in lower right corner: VAKOWIKA (?) Gift of Billie Sutter

Matted black and white photo of statue head. Part of 50 photos of Greek Antiques. Gift of Mike Syntax

Hand colored photo Peter Steris, 1955. Gift of Billie Sutter

Photo of family of the mother of Billie Sutter and Dimitra Arliss, circa late 1800s. Gift of Billie Sutter

Photo of Dimitra Arliss. Gift of Billie Sutter

Portrait of James Pallam, 1943

Portrait of Thomas Cyrus, 1950

Christmas Dinner, Daughters of Theano, 1946.

Portrait Phillip Peppas, 1931

Portrait Nicholas Copanos, 1932

Portrait of John Kras, 1954

Portrait of Constantine Gatsos, 1939

Portrait of Gust Passalis, 1935

Portrait of John Kerrigan, 1933

Portrait of George Kalamaras, 1954

Portrait

Portrait of Nick Theofilis, 1947

Portrait of George Dracon, 1930

Portrait of Louis Pappas, 1938

Portrait of William Dailey, 1944

Portrait of James Stratis, 1952

Portrait

Portrait of Peter Catavolos

Portrait of Nick Apotsos

Portrait of Peter Chames

Archbishop Athenagoras portrait. Gift of Harriet Kavouras

GAPA 39th convention badge

Cretan military leader General Michalis Korakas, early 20th c. Gift , of N. and G. Hatzakis. One of the leaders of the Cretan revolt, survived the uprising and lived until 1913, freeing Crete from the Turks in 1898.