LETTERS

Rare official pre-World War II institutional letter issued by the Royal Theatre of Greece – Lyric Stage (Greek National Opera), dated 7 December 1939, Athens.

Typed letter on original Royal Theatre letterhead, written in German, and hand-signed by Renato Mordo, who served at the time as Director of the Lyric Stage during its early formative period.

The letter responds to a formal request by a German professor for the loan of theatrical costumes for a performance. After intervention at the General Directorate, the request is officially declined, citing Greek Theatre Law (Article 92), which strictly prohibited the lending of costumes from the Royal Theatre’s collections. The tone is formal and apologetic, reflecting standard institutional procedure rather than personal refusal.

The request had been conveyed to Mordo through his son, acting solely as a personal intermediary. The examination of the matter, the legal reasoning, and the final decision are entirely institutional and issued under Mordo’s authority as Director.

Dimensions: approx. 22 × 28.5 cm

Αυθεντική επίσημη επιστολή του Βασιλικού Θεάτρου Αθηνών (μετέπειτα Εθνική Λυρική Σκηνή), χρονολογημένη το 1939 και υπογεγραμμένη από τον Ρενάτο Μόρντο.

Original letter of gratitude dated March 1, 1940, from the School Meals Committee of the 1st & 3rd Primary Schools of Hymettus (Athens).
Addressed to a benefactor, it expresses heartfelt thanks for contributions to the daily meals provided to 150 children.

Original and historically important official letter of the Lyceum of Greek Women (Λύκειον Ελληνίδων), dated 12 June 1940, issued in Athens and addressed to the Lyceum of Greek Women of Syros (Σύρος).

The document is hand-signed by Anna Triantafyllidou, President of the Lyceum, and bears the original round institutional stamp.

This is a genuine pre-WWII Greek cultural and institutional document, written only a few months before Greece entered World War II.

Signature & Stamp

• Original hand-signed signature of Anna Triantafyllidou (not printed)

• Original round official stamp of the Lyceum of Greek Women

Both are clearly visible and authentic.

About Anna Triantafyllidou

Anna Triantafyllidou was an important figure in Greek education and cultural life and served as President of the Lyceum of Greek Women, one of the most significant cultural institutions in modern Greek history.

The Lyceum of Greek Women (founded in 1911) played a major role in:

Preserving Greek traditions and folklore

Promoting Greek culture in Greece and abroad

Advancing women’s education and social role

Refers to the concert visit of pianist Ella Spandonidou

Size: approx. 22 × 28.5 cm

Αυθεντική επίσημη επιστολή του «Λυκείου των Ελληνίδων» με ημερομηνία 12 Ιουνίου 1940, αποσταλείσα από την Αθήνα προς το παράρτημα Σύρου. Φέρει την ιδιόχειρη υπογραφή της προέδρου Anna Triantafyllidou και την επίσημη σφραγίδα του ιδρύματος. Περιλαμβάνει αναφορά σε μουσική εκδήλωση με τη συμμετοχή της πιανίστριας Ella Spandonidou.