Modern Egyptology encompasses more than just archaeological excavations, the study of antiquities, and bibliographic research. It also relies on the invaluable insights gleaned from manuscripts left by travelers, collectors, and scholars of the past. Archives, libraries, and museums preserve a boundless heritage of documents essential for reconstructing the history of ancient Egypt and the evolution of the discipline itself. This volume, presented to prof. Marilina Betrò, contains articles exploring previously unpublished letters, notes, diaries, and research materials from the 17th to the first decades of the 20th century, offering precious insights into historical evidence that might otherwise have been lost.