Gardner Papers

Identity Statement

Reference code(s)	: GB 0103 MS ADD 82
Held at	: University College London   Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/Library/special-coll ›
Full title	: Gardner Papers
Date(s)	: c1880-1916
Level of description	: Collection (fonds)
Extent	: 21 volumes
Name of creator(s)	: Gardner | Ernest Arthur | 1862-1939 | archaeologist
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Context

Administrative/Biographical history:

Ernest Gardner was born in London. He was educated in London and Caius College Cambridge. From 1884 he was continuously employed in archaeological work, excavation, study and teaching, on many sites, especially in Greece. From 1887 to 1895 he was Director of the British School of Archaeology at Athens. He was Yates Professor of Archaeology at University College London from 1896 to 1929. Gardner published many writings on archaeology, with emphasis on Greek art, archaeology and excavations.

Content

Scope and content/abstract:

Handwritten diaries and notebooks containing writings on Greek history, Roman mythology, notes from lectures, poetry verses and prose.

Access & Use

Language/scripts of material:
English, Greek and Latin

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Conditions governing access:

Open.

Conditions governing reproduction:

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

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Archival Information

Archival history:

Immediate source of acquisition:

Unknown.

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Date(s) of descriptions:
1999