Guide to the Michael Sotirhos correspondence files, 1988-1993
Finding aid prepared by Christopher Rockwell
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
University Library
2000 State University Drive
Sacramento, CA, 95819-6039
916-278-6144
scua@csus.edu
March 2016
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
Language of Materials note: Collection is primarily in English, with some Greek.
Abstract: The Michael G. Sotirhos correspondence files (1988-1993) consist of the personal correspondences of the U.S. Ambassador in
Greece.
Scope and Contents note
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.
Conditions Governing Use note
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.
Preferred Citation note
[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.
Biographical/Historical note
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.
Processing Information note
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)
Box 1, Folder 2
MS Personal,
September 89
Box 1, Folder 3
MS Personal,
January 1990
Box 1, Folder 4
MS Personal,
February 1990
Box 1, Folder 11
MS Personal,
September 1990
Box 1, Folder 12
MS Personal,
October 1990
Box 1, Folder 13
MS Personal,
November 1990
Box 1, Folder 14
MS Personal,
December 1990
Box 1, Folder 15
MS Personal,
January 1991
Box 1, Folder 16
MS Personal,
February 1991
Box 1, Folder 23
MS Personal,
September 1991
Box 1, Folder 24
MS Personal,
October 1991
Box 1, Folder 25
MS Personal,
November 1991
Box 1, Folder 26
MS Personal,
December 1991
Box 1, Folder 27
MS Personal,
January 1992
Box 1, Folder 28
MS Personal,
February 1992
Box 1, Folder 35
MS Personal,
September 1992
Box 1, Folder 36
MS Personal,
October 1992
Box 1, Folder 37
MS Personal,
November 1992
Box 1, Folder 38
MS Personal,
December 1992
Box 1, Folder 39
MS Personal,
January 1993
Box 1, Folder 40
[George Bush election related correspondence],
1988-1990
Box 1, Folder 41
[Thank you notes for book received by the ambassador],
1989-1990
Box 1, Folder 42
Invitations Needing Further Attention,
1991-1993
