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Guide to the Michael Sotirhos correspondence files, 1988-1993
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Title: Michael G. Sotirhos correspondence files,
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 2002/52
Contributing Institution:
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
Language of Material:
Multiple languages
Physical Description:
1.25 Linear feet
(1 record carton)
Date (inclusive): 1988-1993
Abstract: The Michael G. Sotirhos correspondence files (1988-1993) consist of the personal correspondences of the U.S. Ambassador in
Greece.
The Michael G. Sotirhos correspondence files are almost exclusively the "personal" correspondence of the ambassador while
he was in Greece. There are a few clippings from magazines and one letter included four photographs of paintings by Tom Kasimatis.
The general tone of the letters are "Thank You for..." The Amabassador received many gifts, in fact there is one folder that
contains only "thank yous" for books received. There are also many letters thanking the Ambassador and Estelle, his wife,
for their hospitality. The rest of the collection is made up of various types of letters. These include letters to the ambassador
from school children, personal notes saying how nice it was to see each other again, and many letters of congratulations (both
to and from the ambassador).
As one would expect, there are correspondence with many well known political figures. There are several letters to and from
individuals in the White House, including President and Mrs. Bush and various staff. There are also many correspondence with
different members of the U.S. military. Generally these correspondence have to do with NATO commanders. The ambassador appears
to have had a strong relationship with Colin Powell. There are several "notes" of a very friendly nature between the two.
There are also many correspondences between the ambassador and Greek officials. There is also some correspondence with Angelo
Tsakopoulos (February and July '92).
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce
from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives.
Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, The Library,
California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the
copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
[Identification of item including date], [Folder Title], MSS 2002/52, Michael Sotirhos correspondence files, Department of
Special Collections and University Archives, University Library, California State University, Sacramento.
Michael Sotirhos (1928- ) was born in New York City. In 1950, he graduated from CCNY. From his graduation until 1985, he worked
in the private sector. In 1985 he entered the U.S. foreign service. He was the U.S. ambassador to Jamaica from 1985-1989,
and to Greece from 1989 to 1993.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The papers were created and assembled by Michael G. Sotirhos. They were donated to the Speros Basil Vryonis Center for the
Study of Hellenism. After the closure of the Vryonis Center in 2000, they arrived at the CSUS University Library in 2003 as
part of the Vryonis Center's library, which was renamed the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection.
Processed by the Speros Basil Center for the Study of Hellenism.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Bush, Barbara, 1925-
Bush, George, 1924-
Powell, Colin L.
Sotirhos, Michael G.
Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection.
Tsakopoulos, Angelo
Correspondence
International relations.
United States. Embassy (Greece)