Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1910-2002 (Creation)
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2 boxes
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Name of creator
Biographical history
The Societry for the Promotion of Roman Studies, generally known as the Roman Society, was formed in 1910, to advance the study of the history, archaeology and art of Italy and the Roman Empire from thew eariest times down to about AD 700. It is the sister society of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, founded in 1879.
The Society publishes two journals, the Journal of Roman Studies, first published in 1911, which contains articles and book reviews dealing with the Roman world in general, and Britannia, first published in 1970, which has articles and reviews specifically on Roman Britain, and two associated series of monographs.
The Society is established, together with the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies in the premises of the Institute of Classical Studies of the University of London. The Society helps to maintain a Joint Library, of around 100,000 volumes and over 540 current periodicals, in conjunction with the Hellenic Society and the Institute of Classical Studies.
Repository
Archival history
GB 1500 Roman Society 1910-2002 Collection (Fonds) 2 boxes Roman Society
Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies
The Societry for the Promotion of Roman Studies, generally known as the Roman Society, was formed in 1910, to advance the study of the history, archaeology and art of Italy and the Roman Empire from thew eariest times down to about AD 700. It is the sister society of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, founded in 1879.
The Society publishes two journals, the Journal of Roman Studies, first published in 1911, which contains articles and book reviews dealing with the Roman world in general, and Britannia, first published in 1970, which has articles and reviews specifically on Roman Britain, and two associated series of monographs.
The Society is established, together with the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies in the premises of the Institute of Classical Studies of the University of London. The Society helps to maintain a Joint Library, of around 100,000 volumes and over 540 current periodicals, in conjunction with the Hellenic 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 Roman Studies, (generally known as the Roman Society), 1910-2002. 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 contact the Secretary, Dr Helen M Cockle 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 Hellenic Studies.
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 history Ancient religions Archaeology Art styles Europe European history Historical periods History Indo-european languages Italy Latin National history Religions Roman history Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies x Roman Society Western Europe
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The papers have been generated and retained by officers of the Society.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Minute books, Annual Reports and Accounts of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, (generally known as the Roman Society), 1910-2002. Apart from the formal minutes and accounts very little material has been retained relating to the early history of the Society.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Chronological
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
By appointment only. Researchers wishing to consult the collection or seeking further information should contact the Secretary, Dr Helen M Cockle at ICS.
Conditions governing reproduction
A copying service is available, at the discretion of the Secretary, and subject to the condition of the originals.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The Institute has a full set of the Society's publications, and also holds the records of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies.
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Unlisted
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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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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English