Hand-loomed runnerHand-loomed blanketDresser scarf, table cloth, pillow cover, baby pillow coverTable runner with peacockVarious linens. Gift of Mary GastisHand-woven runnerLady’s nightgown, early 20th c. Gift of Christine JanasLady’s bloomers, early 20th c. Gift of Christine JanasBeaded snake, necklace, wooden shoe, wooden spoon, 1930Tablecloth. Off-white with extensive lace work on the edgesSilk tablecloth with lace edging. Cream-colored. Mary Gastis’s great grandmother, a Presbytera, loomed the silk herself, 19th c. Gift of Mary GastisTablecloth, 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 JanasTable scarf. Gift of Christine JanasTable scarf. Off-white table scarf. Floral embroidery patterns running around a central, oval laced pattern. Scalloped edges. Gift of Grace PasiadisCream table scarf. Patterns of embroidery. Gift of Grace PasiadisCream table scarf. Square. Laced edges. Scalloped decoration running around the perimeter. Gift of Grace PasiadisCream table scarf. Floral pattern embroidered in two opposing corners. Small scalloped decoration inset from edges. Gift of Grace PasiadisCloth 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 tattingWhite tea towel with hand-stitched flower pot, floweres, and vines. Pink/white/light pink stitching at the bottom, early 20th c. Gift of Grace PasiadisGreen silk thread on linen cloth, machine embroidered. Gift of Grace PasiadisMatching 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 PasiadisLong 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 PasiadisSolid, 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 PasiadisWhite-on-white floral embroidery pattern. Gift of Nina LoejosWool 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 1960Wool 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 1960Wool 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 AthensWool 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 1960Wool 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 1960Cotton sheet, cream color, satin stitch floral and linear pattern on upper three edges, early 20th c. Gift of Themistocles and Rose RodisFuschia 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 BallasLoomed 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 ReganWoven blanket. Geometric X-shaped patterns within squares of rust, fuchsia, yellow, navy, purple, and kelly green. Gift of Christ and Bea MerosPart 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 ComberTwo 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 BatesSleeveless 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 BatesRed 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 BatesBlue 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 RodisDark 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 RodisDark 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 RodisNavy 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 SantoraBurgundy 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 SantoraBlue 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 RodisDark 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 RodisGAPA 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 RodisNavy 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 RodisBeige crocheted bed cover. Geometric designs. Edges are wavy, c 1920. Gift of Andy ReganCutwork 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 ReganIvory 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 RodisOff-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 ReganHand-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 2007.18Hand-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 2007.19Women’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 GastisSolid 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 GastisWhite 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 PasiadisLong 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 GastisBronze/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 MathewsCream 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 SimonThe upturned shoes worn with an Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary LiebenThe fez worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary LiebenThe skirt worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary LiebenThe shirt worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary LiebenVest worn with the Evzone suit, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary LiebenOff-white, oval table scarf with eyelet embroidered lines of varying length in the center and a crocheted lace fringe surrounding. Gift of Christine JanasOff-white, oval table scarf with eyelet embroidered lines of varying length in the center and a crocheted lace fringe surrounding. Gift of Christine JanasWhite 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 JanasOff-white full-length hand-loomed silk nightshirt with white-on-white striped pattern and crocheted edging, c 1920. Gift of Themistocles and Rose RodisCream 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 PasiadisRound, 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 PasiadisTurqoise hand-crocheted open weave. The edges have about a 3″ fringe. Gift of Grace PasiadisCream, embroidered mesh table cover with a wreath-shaped floral motif in the center. Floral design around the wreath. Gift of Grace PasiadisWhite 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 JanasWhite 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 JanasTasselsSkirt, mid 20th c. Gift of Grace PasiadisTea towel, mid 20th c. Gift of Mary GastisDoily, mid-20th c. Gift of Mary GastisTable scarf, early 20th c. Gift of Mary GastisCamisole, early 20th c. Gift of Theresa Columbus KatzanKitchen towel, 1942. Gift of Mary CiolfiWoman’s blouse. Gift of Catherine CashyWoman’s blouse. Gift of Catherine CashyWoman’s blouse. Gift of Catherine CashyLace doily, 1900-15. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Dean PetersTable scarf, mid 19th c. Gift of Mary GastisCamisole. Gift of Mary GastisBloomers. Gift of Mary GastisBloomers. Gift of Mary GastisNightshirt, early 20th c. Gift of Christine JanasCamisole. Gift of Mary GastisAltar robe, 1960s. Gift of Josephine KackloudisTable scarf, circa 1940. Gift of Christine JanasApron, early 19th c. Gift of Mary GastisAltar cloth, early 20th c. Gift of Rose VourlisDrapery, machine embroideryBlouses, machine embroidery. Gift of Grace PasiadisWoven blanketTable linensTable scarf. Gift of Grace PasiadisBlack embroidered dressFringed table linenBlue GAPA cape, 1930s. Gift of Themis RodisEmbroidered trim table runner. Gift of Grace PasiadisWhite satin dress, 1925. Gift of Pauline LatkovicChildren’s clothes, 1930. Gift of Billie Sutter
Evzone outfit, boy’s size. Gift of Mary CostasEmbroidered bag, 20th c. Gift of Elaine Pallam SimonWoven tunicAkron banner, acq 2000. Gift of Fr. Jerry HallGirl’s GAPA cap, 1925. Gift of T. and R. RodisCostume hat, c 1850. Gift of Irene BatesEmbroidered table runnerTable linenTable linenTable linenScarf. Gift of Grace PasiadisTable linensCamisoleWoven coverDecorative vest, 19th c. Gift of Mary GastisDecorative tunicEmbroidered dress, 1920s-30s. Gift of Electra JohnsonTable scarf, early 20th c. Gift of Rose VourlisBlanket, early 20th c. Gift of C. and B. Meros TableclothTableclothBlanketChalikidiki dress, late 19th c. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. V. PapacosmaEmbroidery, 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 9/10/2000Proclamation of Welcome to the Greek Consul General Gabriel Koptsidis to the Cleveland Home and Garden Show by Mayor Michael R. White, Cleveland, Ohio 2/5/2000The Plain Dealer Sunday Magazine July 15, 2001 Cover Story: United They Grow Signs of life return to the multi-ethnic Cleveland Cultural GardensΝΕΟΣ ΚΟΣΜΟΣ (New World) ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΙΑΙΑ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΜΕΝΗ ΕΓΚΥΚΛΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΗΣΙΣ (Weekly Illustrated Encyclopedic Inspection) Thursday, December 26th 1940Copy 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 FikarisHellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 9 October, 1952 Upper right corner of front page stamped with: St. Demetrios Parish Library. Gift of Mark FikarisHellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 8 September, 1952. Gift of Mark FikarisHellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 4 May, 1952. Gift of Mark FikarisHellenic Herald Vol. XII, No. 5 Christmas Day, 1951. Gift of Mark FikarisHellenic Herald Vol. XIII, No. 11 Christmas Day, 1952. Gift of Mark FikarisFramed 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, 1993Certificate 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 SecretaryCertificate 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 pencil75th Anniversary of Annunciation Cleveland letter, with photos of clergyLemos 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 SutterΑΤΛΑΝΤΙΣ (Atlantis) An American Newspaper Published in Greek Vol. LXX No. 21,718 Sunday, March 1, 1964 New York. Gift of Billie SutterNewsletter, 1999. 75th Anniversary letter, Annunciation Cleveland, with priestsArchbishop James clippingsSymvoulion LadiesPoet’s bench drawingPlanting renovation for Greek Cultural Garden drawingThank you letter, Sons of Pericles, 1972Biography of Mr. PsomasGreek school manuscript, 1990Carbon copy of letter to Archishop Iakovos, Sts. Constantine and Helen, 1966GAPA chapter declaration, 1961Tarpon Springs newspaper, 1957One World Day declaration, 1996One World Day declaration, 1996Plain Dealer section on Cultural Garden, 2008Plain Dealer magazine Cultural Garden puzzle article, 2004Lincoln 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 JanasSilver(?) Byzantine cross on pedestal. Belonged to Dimitra Arliss. Gift of Billie SutterSilver 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 SutterGold 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 SutterLithograph 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 PoulakidasAltar cloth, early 20th c. Gift of Rose VourlisSilver bible, acq 2016Blue cloisonne Bible, 20th c. Gift of Sts. Constantine and Helen parish councilGold Bible with red velvet spine, early 20th c. Gift of Sts. Constantine and Helen parish councilBrass bible, 1899. Gift of Rose VourlisPectoral crossPainted eggshell. Gift of George FikarisIcon of St. George, early 20th c. Gift of Mary LiebenIcon, 1954. Gift of Rose VourlisCross with velvet pouch. Gift of Billie SutterPanagia icon, 1951. Gift of Rose Vourlis
Panagia icon, mid 20th c. Gift of Alexandra Dimotsis
Panagia icon, 1951. Gift of Rose VourlisSilver votiveFramed 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 AmericaΝΕΟΣ ΚΟΣΜΟΣ (New World) ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΙΑΙΑ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΜΕΝΗ ΕΓΚΥΚΛΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΗΣΙΣ (Weekly Illustrated Encyclopedic Inspection) Thursday, December 26th 1940Reprint of “The Brig ‘Ares’ 1881”, 1979Laminated 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 EnglishΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ 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, 1955ΤΑ 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 pageGreek 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, 1944Bible in Greek. Maroon cover. Front cover reads: ΙΕΡΑ ΣΥΝΟΨΙΣ, 1966. Gift of Lee SaphosThe 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, 1952The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom In Greek and English, 1950The Epistle Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church August/September 1999ΕΚΛΕΚΤΕΣ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΕΣ (Selected Stories), 1962. Gift of Themis and Rose RodisAward 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 1952ΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΤΙΚΟΝ 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,1990In 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 , 1993Poverty, 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 VryonisThe Greeks: Crucible of Civilization by Paul Cartledge, 2000Society 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 Syntax50th Anniversary Dinner October 25, 1953 Greek Orthodox Cathedral “Annunciation” 1903-1953 Boston, Massachusetts. Gift of Mike SyntaxThe Orthodox Church in Cleveland 1896-1999 by Fr. Vasile Hategan New Varatic Publishing Lake George, Colorado 1999. Gift of Sophie KarasA Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America By Marilyn Rouvelas, 1993Book, “Anagnostikon” 1950. Gift of Jenny PerryBook, “My Ancestors”, 1938. Gift of Lee SaphosBook, “The Adventures of a Small Donkey”, 20th c. Gift of Themistocles RodisTenth 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 SyntaxΠΡΟΖΑΣ ΑΔΛΕΜΟΥ ΘΙΑΣΟΣ (PROSE OF ADLEMOS THEATER) Back: “Walk in Wisdom” Greek Orthodox Cathedral “Annunciation” 1903 Εη Σοφια Περιπατειτε, 1962. Gift of Mike SyntaxSaint 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 SyntaxCookbook 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 VourlisCookbook in Greek ΟΔΗΓΟΣ ΜΑΓΕΙΡΙΚΗΣ (Cooking Guide), 1938. Gift of Helen AlbertΜΑΙΜΟΥ 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 SutterEvent 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 ErmidisMatted black and white photo of statue head. Part of 50 photos of Greek Antiques. Gift of Mike SyntaxΝΕΑ 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 Janas23 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 MavridisHoliday Magazine Vol. 9 No. 5 May 1951. Gift of Charlotte LajoeBook, paperback, Verses in English by a Greek, 1928. Gift of Carl and Evelyn KnightProgram book of St. Demetrios consecration, 1977. Gift of Charlotte LajoeNewsletter, 1999. Textbook, 1954. Gift of Charlotte LajoeHellas Politics. Gift of Themis and Rose RodisBook, paperback, Dymitsana, 1988. Gift of Harriet LalosProgram book, 10th Panepirotic Convention, 1957. Gift of Mike SyntaxProgram book, St. Sophia, CA dedication, 1952. Gift of Mike SyntaxProgram book, 2000th Anniversary Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, PA. Gift of Jenny PerryConstitution and Bylaws of Pan-Arcadian Federation of America, 1954. Gift of Pauline LatkovicProgram book, hardcover, Pan-Arcadian Federation of America, 1941. Gift of Ann MoorePaperback book, Hellenica. Gift of Peter LimberBook, hardcover, Greek Americans of Cleveland, 1994. Gift of Themis RodisGAPA Convention vinyl recording, 1944. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony MavridesPanorama postcards, 1900-1920Sts. Constantine and Helen vinyl recording, 1960s. Gift of John Tsolianos
Sts. Constantine and Helen vinyl recording (reverse), 1960s. Gift of John TsolianosAHEPA National Convention program, 1950Archdiocese yearbook, 2009St. John the Divine dedication book, 1951Personal family photo albumGAPA 27th Convention program, 1965GAPA convention program in Greece, 1963Sts. Constantine and Helen dedication program, 1963Centennial of GOC in America program, 196439th Anniversary GAPA program, 1962GAPA convention in Greece program, 1963Archdiocese yearbook, 2009Sts. Constantine and Helen dedication program, 1963GAPA convention in Greece program, 1963GAPA 27th Convention program, 1965GAPA 39th Anniversary program, 1962
Commemorative and household items
Fresco piece, replica. Gift of Emily ScocosShepherd’s staff with carved handle face, mid 19th c. Gift of Billie SutterDecorative 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 LajoeAward 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, 1952Award 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 1952Copper 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 SutterDevice 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 FisherWoven 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 VourlisCeramic 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 MontagueCeramic 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 MontagueAHEPA 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 SantoraBlack 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 MontagueCylinder coffee grinder, 1885. Gift of Billie SutterKomboloi, 1950s. Gift of Prudence MontaguePlate in Greek style, British, 1900Ceramic plate, 1937. Gift of Billie SutterKomboloi, early 20th c. Gift of Billie SutterCopper samovar, late 19th/early 20th c. Gift of Billie SutterEgg skillet, late 19th c. Gift of Billie SutterVase, 1934. Gift of Thalia and Cleo AntonopoulosLadle, 20th c. Gift of Billie SutterBowl with lid, early 20th c. Unknown donor at St. DemetriosInscription on bowl “Museum copy Corinthian period 550BC”Oil lamp, late 19th c. Gift of Irene BatesBriki, acq 2010. Gift of Billie SutterEvzone figure with gunGreek 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 Lajoe6.5″ figure of woman from Samos. Gift of Rose Vourlis7″ woman figure in red and blue. Gift of Rose Vourlis6.26″ woman figure, acq 1996. Gift of Rose VourlisEvzone figure. Gift of Rose Vourlis7″ evzone figure with bouzouki. Gift of Rose Vourlis6.25″ woman figure. Gift of Rose VourlisAHEPA souvenir, 1950. Gift of Diana ManosEvzone figure with flagEvzone figure with gunWarrior figure with shield. Gift of Rose VourlisToy Amalia with green shirt. Gift of Rose VourlisEvzone figure with saber. Gift of Rose VourlisTrowel 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 SyntaxArchbishop Demetrios at the Greek Cultural Gardens. MountedFamily 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, OhioBishop Maximos. Gift of Mike SyntaxPhotograph 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 SutterFramed, 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 SutterHand-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 SutterColored pencil drawing of flowers. On paper, framed. Given to Dimitra Arliss by her father Peter Steris. Signed by Peter Steris. Gift of Billie SutterFramed 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 SutterCardboard-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 SutterFramed black and white photograph of Dimitra Arliss in her 20s. Mounted on acid board. Metal glass covered frame. Gift of Billie SutterBlack 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 SutterThree photograph of various dignitaries and participants at the “2500 Years of Greek Democracy” event, 1990. Gift of Billie SutterPhotograph of Dimitra Arliss speaking at the “2500 Years of Greek Democracy” event at St. John’s Cathedral in New York, 1990. Gift of Billie SutterBlack 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 SutterPortrait 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 SutterMatted black and white photo of statue head. Part of 50 photos of Greek Antiques. Gift of Mike SyntaxAHEPA 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 SantoraHand colored photo Peter Steris, 1955. Gift of Billie SutterPhoto of family of the mother of Billie Sutter and Dimitra Arliss, circa late 1800s. Gift of Billie SutterPhoto of Dimitra Arliss. Gift of Billie SutterPortrait of James Pallam, 1943Portrait of Thomas Cyrus, 1950Christmas Dinner, Daughters of Theano, 1946.Portrait Phillip Peppas, 1931Portrait Nicholas Copanos, 1932Portrait of John Kras, 1954Portrait of Constantine Gatsos, 1939Portrait of Gust Passalis, 1935Portrait of John Kerrigan, 1933Portrait of George Kalamaras, 1954PortraitPortrait of Nick Theofilis, 1947Portrait of George Dracon, 1930Portrait of Louis Pappas, 1938Portrait of William Dailey, 1944Portrait of James Stratis, 1952PortraitPortrait of Peter CatavolosPortrait of Nick ApotsosPortrait of Peter ChamesArchbishop Athenagoras portrait. Gift of Harriet Kavouras
GAPA 39th convention badgeCretan 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.