Portraits of Scholars
Identity Statement
Reference code(s) | : GB 1500 Portraits |
Held at | : Institute of Classical Studies Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://ics.sas.ac.uk/research/archives › |
Full title | : Portraits of Scholars |
Date(s) | : c1880-2002 |
Level of description | : Collection (Fonds) |
Extent | : c1000 items |
Name of creator(s) | : Institute of Classical Studies |
Context
Administrative/Biographical history:
The Institute of Classical Studies was founded in 1953 by the Senate of the University of London as a partnership between the University and the Hellenic and Roman Societies. The Portrait Collection has been built up over many years, and is constantly updated.
Content
Scope and content/abstract:
Collection of c1000 photographic portraits of scholars of the languages, literature, history, art, archaeology and philosophy of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, c1880-2002. The collection includes framed and unframed studio portraits. Recent additions have mainly been photographs cut from book dust-jackets.
Access & Use
Language/scripts of material:
Captions mainly in English.
System of arrangement:
Alphabetical
Conditions governing access:
By appointment. Researchers wishing to consult the collection or seeking further information should first contact the Librarian
Conditions governing reproduction:
A copying service is available, at the discretion of the Librarian, and subject to the condition of the originals.
Finding aids:
Card index
Archival Information
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Created and maintained by the ICS Library.
Allied Materials
Related material:
Publication note:
Description Notes
Archivist's note:
Compiled by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
Rules or conventions:
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Date(s) of descriptions:
Apr 2002
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