Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- c1880-2002 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
c1000 items
Context area
Name of creator
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.
Repository
Archival history
GB 1500 Portraits c1880-2002 Collection (Fonds) c1000 items Institute of Classical Studies
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.
Created and maintained by the ICS Library.
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.
The collection is constantly updated.
Alphabetical
By appointment. Researchers wishing to consult the collection or seeking further information should first contact the Librarian
A copying service is available, at the discretion of the Librarian, and subject to the condition of the originals.
Captions mainly in English.
Black and white and colour photographs, some framed.
Card index
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 history European history Greek (classical) Greek history Historical periods History Indo-european languages Institute of Classical Studies Latin National history Photographs Photography Roman history Visual materials
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Created and maintained by the ICS Library.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
The collection is constantly updated.
System of arrangement
Alphabetical
Conditions of access and use area
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.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
Captions mainly in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Card index
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Publication note
Notes area
Note
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Name access points
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Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
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.
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English