GB 1500 Hellenic Society - Hellenic Society

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GB 1500 Hellenic Society

Título

Hellenic Society

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  • 1879-2002 (Produção)

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2 boxes

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História biográfica

The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, generally known as the Hellenic Society, was founded in 1879 to advance the study of Greek language, literature, history, art and archaeology in the Ancient, Byzantine and Modern periods. The first President was J B Lightfoot, Bishop of Durham, Vice Presidents included Lord Morley, Sidney Colvin, and R C Jebb and members of the Council included Sir Charles Dilke MP, Prof B H Kennedy, A J Balfour MP, Oscar Browning and Oscar Wilde.
The Journal of Hellenic Studies was first issued by the Society in 1880 and is internationally recognized as one of the foremost periodicals in the field of Classical scholarship. It contains articles on a wide variety of Hellenic topics, and reviews of recent books of importance to Greek studies. The supplement, Archaeological Reports provides fully illustrated accounts of archaeological work in Greece and other parts of the world that were sites of Greek culture.
The Society is established, together with the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies in the premises of the Institute of Classical Studies of the University of London. The Society helps to maintain the Joint Library, in conjunction with the Roman Society and the Institute of Classical Studies.

História do arquivo

GB 1500 Hellenic Society 1879-2002 Collection (Fonds) 2 boxes Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies
Hellenic Society
The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, generally known as the Hellenic Society, was founded in 1879 to advance the study of Greek language, literature, history, art and archaeology in the Ancient, Byzantine and Modern periods. The first President was J B Lightfoot, Bishop of Durham, Vice Presidents included Lord Morley, Sidney Colvin, and R C Jebb and members of the Council included Sir Charles Dilke MP, Prof B H Kennedy, A J Balfour MP, Oscar Browning and Oscar Wilde.
The Journal of Hellenic Studies was first issued by the Society in 1880 and is internationally recognized as one of the foremost periodicals in the field of Classical scholarship. It contains articles on a wide variety of Hellenic topics, and reviews of recent books of importance to Greek studies. The supplement, Archaeological Reports provides fully illustrated accounts of archaeological work in Greece and other parts of the world that were sites of Greek culture.
The Society is established, together with the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies in the premises of the Institute of Classical Studies of the University of London. The Society helps to maintain the Joint Library, in conjunction with the Roman Society and the Institute of Classical Studies.

The papers have been generated and retained by officers of the Society.

Minute books, Annual Reports and Accounts of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, (generally known as the Hellenic Society), 1879-2002. Apart from the formal minutes and accounts very little material has been retained relating to the early history of the Society.

Chronological

By appointment only. Researchers wishing to consult the collection or seeking further information should first contact the Secretary, Mr R.W. Shone at ICS.

A copying service is available, at the discretion of the Secretary, and subject to the condition of the originals.
English

Unlisted

The Institute has a full set of the Society's publications, and also holds the records of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studes.

A History of the Hellenic Society, 1879-1929 by George A Macmillan, London, Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, 1929.

Compiled by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. 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. Apr 2002 Ancient art Ancient civilizations Ancient history Ancient religions Archaeology Art styles Europe European history Greece Greek (classical) Greek history Historical periods History Indo-european languages National history Religions Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies x Hellenic Society Western Europe

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The papers have been generated and retained by officers of the Society.

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Âmbito e conteúdo

Minute books, Annual Reports and Accounts of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, (generally known as the Hellenic Society), 1879-2002. Apart from the formal minutes and accounts very little material has been retained relating to the early history of the Society.

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Chronological

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Condições de acesso

By appointment only. Researchers wishing to consult the collection or seeking further information should first contact the Secretary, Mr R.W. Shone at ICS.

Condiçoes de reprodução

A copying service is available, at the discretion of the Secretary, and subject to the condition of the originals.

Idioma do material

  • inglês

Sistema de escrita do material

  • latim

Notas ao idioma e script

English

Características físicas e requisitos técnicos

The Institute has a full set of the Society's publications, and also holds the records of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studes.

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Unlisted

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Institute of Classical Studies

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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.

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  • inglês

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