Dear Friends of the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection,
The University Library at California State University, Sacramento mourns the passing of
Prof. Speros Vryonis, Jr., one of the most eminent scholars of Hellenic and Turkish
civilizations of the 20th century and the architect of the University Library’s
Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection. “It’s easy to marvel at Dr. Vryonis as a towering
intellect and prolific scholar, but his accomplishments, as he would tell you, had as
much—if not more—to do with hard work and discipline,” notes George I. Paganelis, Curator
of the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection. Upon the closure of the Speros Basil Vryonis
Center for the Study of Hellenism, Vryonis was instrumental in the decision to bring the
center’s library to Sacramento State, where it was renamed in honor of its benefactor and
Sacramento State alumnus Angelo K. Tsakopoulos. He also advocated for the creation of a
full-time curatorial position to oversee its care and growth in the University Library.
“Dr. Vryonis was a consistent supporter of my work to enhance the collection. He was very
generous with his time and encouragement, and his praise was the highest compliment I have
received in my professional life,” Paganelis adds.
Read Vryonis’ full obituary at
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sacramento-ca/speros-vryonis-820….
Best,
George I. Paganelis
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George I. Paganelis
Curator, Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection
University Library
California State University, Sacramento
2000 State University Drive
Sacramento, CA 95819-6039
Ph: (916) 278-4361 * (916) 278-6877
Fax: (916) 278-5917
paganelis(a)csus.edu
http://www.library.csus.edu/tsakopoulos