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Correspondence: Kelsey, Francis W., 1906 - 1926

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with archaeologist and classicist Francis W. Kelsey, a professor at the University of Michigan and President of the Archaeological Institute of America. Topics include: Archaeological Institute of America administrative matters; the Antiquities Act of 1906; the creation and location of the School of American Archaeology; Mesa Verde National Park; Southwestern archaeology; lecture tours; Hewett's archaeological work at the site of Quiriguá in Guatemala; Kelsey's archaeological work in the Mediterranean and Near East; and the American Journal of Archaeology. Includes a copy of a memorandum on the "Investigation and Publication of Pompeiian Wall Paintings."

Dates

  • 1906 - 1926

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

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