Introduction to the Archives and Special Collections of the Department of Classics

The holdings of the Archives and Special Collections of the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati consist primarily of records relating to the department’s archaeological explorations over the past several decades. In addition to excavation records from famous sites such as the Palace of Nestor at Pylos and Troy, the Archives also houses records from numerous surveys in Greece and Albania.

Beyond excavation and survey records, the Archives contain personal papers and memorabilia of past members of the department, such as Carl W. Blegen, as well as individuals closely affiliated with the department, such Marion Rawson and Emmett L. Bennett, Jr. We also hold a number of original drawings and paintings by Piet de Jong who often worked with Carl W. Blegen at numerous sites.

For information regarding the collections of the Archives, please contact the archivist, Jeff Kramer, at clasarch@uc.edu.


Image Rights and Permissions

Individuals wishing to use images or other content to which the Department of Classics controls the copyright should contact Carol Hershenson at Carol.Hershenson@uc.edu regarding the process, fees (when applicable), and credit lines. All terms and conditions must be agreed to before the image or other material may be used.


Collections – Excavations and Surveys

The excavation and survey records for the Archives and Special Collections of the Department of Classics are listed herein alphabetically by location. Entries contain information regarding the principal individuals involved in creating the records in the collection, the principal dates that the majority of the records were created, a scope and content note for the collection, and information regarding access to the collection. If a finding-aid is currently available, a link is provided.

 

Eutresis Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-EUTRESIS
Principal Creators: John L. Caskey (1908-1981) and Elizabeth G. Caskey (1910-1994)
Title: Eutresis Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1958-1960
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: John L. Caskey, while Director at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, led the reexamination of Eutresis in 1958 under the auspices of the School and at the invitation of Hetty Goldman who excavated the site in 1927. Elizabeth G. Caskey supervised part of the excavation and was responsible for the field notes.
Series (and subseries) in the Eutresis Excavation Records include: Excavation Records (Series I containing illustrative and photographic records) and Studies and Publications (Series II containing original manuscripts submitted for publication).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Eutresis Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Eutresis excavations, see also the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. (the Archives in general are here while the Eutresis Inventory is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in December 2017, click here.

 

Goniá Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-GONIA
Principal Creators: Carl W. Blegen (1886-1971) and Piet de Jong (1887-1967)
Title: Goniá Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1916
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: The site of Goniá was excavated by Carl W. Blegen while he served as Assistant Director at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. The site was investigated from 1 to 18 August 1916.
Series (and subseries) in the Goniá Excavation Records include: Excavation Records (Series I containing illustrative and photographic records) and Studies and Publications (Series II containing other records related to studies and publications).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Goniá Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Goniá excavations, see also the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. (the Archives in general are here while the Goniá Inventory is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in February 2018, click here.

 

Hymettos Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-HYMETTOS
Principal Creators: Piet de Jong (1887-1967)
Title: Hymettos Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1923, 1924, and 1939
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Carl W. Blegen directed excavation at the site of Hymettos (also known as Hymettus) in 1923 and 1924, while he served as Assistant Director at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. Blegen returned to the site briefly in 1939 and co-directed the excavation with Rodney S. Young.
Series (and subseries) in the Hymettos Excavation Records include: Excavation Records (Series I containing illustrative and photographic records).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Hymettos Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Hymettos excavations, see also the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. (the Archives in general are here while the Hymettos Inventory is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in February 2018, click here.

 

Keos/Kea Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-KEOS/KEA
Principal Creators: John L. Caskey (1908-1981), Elizabeth M. Schofield (1935-2005), and Elizabeth T. Blackburn
Title: Keos/Kea Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1960-1970, 1981-2005
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: John L. Caskey led excavations and study on the island of Keos/Kea at the sites of Ayia Irini and Kephala from 1960-1970 under the auspices of both the University of Cincinnati and of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. Investigation of the site and excavated material continued under the direction of Elizabeth M. Schofield until 1987.
Series (and subseries) in the Keos/Kea Excavation Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing permits and grants; correspondence; material permission requests; director’s notebooks and guest notebooks; and excavation accounts), Excavation Records (Series II containing notebooks; finds records; illustrative and photographic records; unpublished reports/records; and other excavation records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing publication plans and assignments; original manuscripts submitted for publication; specialist studies; other records related to studies and publications), Other Records (Series IV), and Artifactual Materials (Series V containing samples).
Access: The collection has been partially processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Keos/Kea Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Keos/Kea excavations, see also the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (the Archives in general are here while the Keos/Kea Excavations Finding-Aid is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: A finding-aid for this entry is in preparation.

 

Keos/Kea Survey

Accession Code: SUV-KEOS/KEA
Principal Creators: Jack L. Davis and John F. Cherry
Title: Keos/Kea Survey Records
Principal Dates: 1983-1987
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: The Keos/Kea Survey was a multifaceted project organized by Jack L. Davis and John F. Cherry in 1983. Co-directed by Eleni Mantzourani and conducted under the auspices of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, the project applied intensive archaeological surface survey techniques to portions of the island of Keos/Kea for the purposes of documenting and explaining changes in the history of prehistoric and historic settlement and land use. The surrounding natural environment was also investigated.
Series in the Keos/Kea Survey Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing permits and grants; correspondence), Survey Records (Series II containing notebooks; forms and find records; illustrative and photographic records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing other records related to studies and publications), Other Records (Series IV), and Artifactual Materials (Series V containing samples).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Keos/Kea Survey Records
Notes (1): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in July 2017, click here.

 

Korakou Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-KORAKOU
Principal Creators: Carl W. Blegen (1886-1971) and Jack L. Davis
Title: Korakou Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1915-1916
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Carl W. Blegen, while a graduate student at Yale University, led the excavation of Korakou. Excavations occurred in 1915 and 1916, and Blegen submitted the report as his dissertation. Jack L. Davis conducted research on the Late Helladic I material for a 1979 article in Hesperia.
Series (and subseries) in the Korakou Excavation Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing correspondence), and Excavation Records (Series II containing illustrative and photographic records and unpublished reports/records).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Korakou Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Korakou excavations, see also the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. (the Archives in general are here while the Korakou Inventory is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in February 2018, click here.

 

Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project (MRAP)

Accession Code: SUV-MRAP
Principal Creators: Jack L. Davis and Sharon R. Stocker
Title: Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project (MRAP) Survey Records
Principal Dates: 1996, 1998-2003
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: The Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project (MRAP) was a multi-disciplinary and diachronic archaeological expedition initiated by Sharon R. Stocker, Jack L. Davis, and Muzafer M. Korkuti in 1996. The primary aim of the project was to investigate the history of prehistoric and historic settlement and land use in central Albania focused on the area around the Greek colony of Apollonia. The project employed intensive archaeological surface survey techniques while investigating the surrounding natural environment.
Series in the Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project (MRAP) Survey Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing permits and grants; correspondence; survey accounts), Survey Records (Series II containing notebooks; forms and find records; illustrative and photographic records; unpublished reports/records; other survey records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing publication plans and assignments; specialist studies; other records related to studies and publications), Other Records (Series IV), and Artifactual Materials (Series V containing samples and artifacts).
Access: The collection has been partially processed but is closed pending publication. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project (MRAP) Survey Records
Notes (1): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Notes (2): For the MRAP Website, click here.
Finding-Aid: The current version of the finding-aid is unavailable pending publication.

 

Midea Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-MIDEA
Principal Creators: Gisela Walberg
Title: Midea Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1985-2001
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Gisela Walberg led the excavation of the Lower Terraces at the site of Midea from 1985-1991 and 1994-1997 under the auspices the Swedish Institute in Athens and with funding by the University of Cincinnati. The excavation was an integral part of a joint Swedish-Greek project under the direction of Katie Demakopoulou and Paul Åström.
Series (and subseries) in the Midea Excavation Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing permits and grants; correspondence; material permission requests; director’s notebooks and guest notebooks; and excavation accounts), Excavation Records (Series II containing notebooks; finds records; illustrative and photographic records; unpublished reports/records; and other excavation records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing publication plans and assignments; original manuscripts submitted for publication; specialist studies; other records related to studies and publications), and Other Records (Series IV).
Access: The collection has been partially processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Midea Excavation Records
Notes (1): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2019.0.3 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in August 2023, click here.

 

Nemea Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-NEMEA
Principal Creators: Carl W. Blegen (1886-1971), Marion Rawson (1899-1980), John L. Caskey (1908-1981), James P. Harland (1891-1973), Piet de Jong (1887-1967), and Charles K. Williams II (1930-)
Title: Nemea Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1924-1927, 1961-1974
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Carl W. Blegen, while Assistant Director at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, led the excavation of the site known as Nemea under the auspices of the American School and the financial assistance of the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati. Excavations occurred in 1924-1927. Later exploration of the site, under Charles K. Williams II, was also partially supported by the Department.
Series (and subseries) in the Nemea Excavation Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing correspondence), Excavation Records (Series II containing photocopies of notebooks; finds records; illustrative and photographic records; and unpublished reports/records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing publication plans and assignments; original manuscripts submitted for publication; other records related to studies and publications), and Other Records (Series IV).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Nemea Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Nemea excavations, see also Blegen, Carl William under Collections – Personal Papers and Memorabilia. Also see the collection in the University of Cincinnati Archives and Rare Book Library (available here) regarding Carl W. Blegen. Finally, also see the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (the Archives in general are here while the Nemea Architectural Drawings Collection Finding-Aid is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Notes (3): For the Omeka Digital Nemea Exhibit is available here.
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in February 2020, click here.

 

Nemea Valley Archaeological Project Archaeological Survey (NVAP-AS)

Accession Code: SUV-NVAP-AS
Principal Creators:James C. Wright, Jack L. Davis, John F. Cherry, and Eleni Mantzourani
Title: Nemea Valley Archaeological Project Archaeological Survey (NVAP-AS) Survey Records
Principal Dates: 1983, 1984-1996
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: The Nemea Valley Archeological Project Archaeological Survey (NVAP-AS) was a multifaceted project organized in 1983 by James C. Wright and co-directed by John F. Cherry, Jack L. Davis, and Eleni Mantzourani. Conducted under the auspices of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, the primary aim of the project was to investigate, document, and explain changes in the history of prehistoric and historic settlement and land use within approximately 80 square kilometers centered around the Nemea Valley. The project employed intensive archaeological surface survey techniques while investigating the surrounding natural environment.
Series (and subseries) in the Nemea Valley Archaeological Project Archaeological Survey (NVAP-AS) Survey Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing permits and grants; correspondence; and survey accounts), Survey Records (Series II containing notebooks; forms and find records; illustrative and photographic records; unpublished reports/records; and other survey records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing publication plans and assignments; original manuscripts submitted for publication; specialist studies; other records related to studies and publications), and Other Records (Series IV).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Nemea Valley Archaeological Project Archaeological Survey (NVAP-AS) Survey Records
Notes (1): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Notes (2): For the NVAP-AS Website, click here.
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in March 2020, click here.

 

Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia (PARP:PS)

Accession Code: EXV-PARP:PS
Principal Creators: Steven Ellis
Title: Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia (PARP:PS) Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 2005-ongoing
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Since 2005, Steven Ellis has directed the Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia under the auspices of the University of Cincinnati and the American Academy in Rome. Excavating a large sub-elite neighborhood in Regiones I and VIII of Pompeii, the goals of the project have been to reveal the structural and social relationships over time between Pompeian households of variable economic portfolios, to determine the role that sub-elites played in the shaping of Roman urban networks, and to register their response to city- and Mediterranean-wide historical, political, and economic developments. An additional and especially important aim has been to unravel the complex connections between urban infrastructure (especially waste management) and the making of long-lived, complex urban sites.
Series (and subseries) in the Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia (PARP:PS) Excavation Records include: Excavation Records (Series I containing illustrative records) and Artifactual Materials (Series II containing samples).
Access: The collection has been partially processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia (PARP:PS) Excavation Records
Notes (1): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in August 2019, click here.

 

Prosymna Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-PROSYMNA
Principal Creators: Carl W. Blegen (1886-1971), Dorothy H. Cox (1893-1978), and Piet de Jong (1887-1967)
Title: Prosymna Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1925, 1927, 1928-1931
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: The site of Prosymna (also known as the Argive Heraion/Heraeum) was excavated in 1925 (9 March to 11 May) and 1927 (17 April to 31 May) by Carl W. Blegen while he served as Assistant Director and Acting Director (respectively) of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. For the final season in 1928 (17 April to 8 June), he was a member of the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati.
Series (and subseries) in the Prosymna Excavation Records include: Excavation Records (Series I containing illustrative and photographic records) and Studies and Publications (Series II containing other records related to studies and publications).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Prosymna Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Prosymna excavations, see also the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (the Archives in general are here while the Prosymna Inventory is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in March 2018, click here.

 

Pylos Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-PYLOS
Principal Creators: Carl W. Blegen (1886-1971) and Marion Rawson (1899-1980)
Title: Pylos Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1939, 1952-1969
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Carl W. Blegen led the excavation of the site known as the Palace of Nestor (Epano Englianos) in 1939 (with K. Kourouniotis) and from 1952-1966 (with S. Marinatos) under the auspices of both the University of Cincinnati and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. Subsequent study by him and his team, particularly Marion Rawson, continued in the years 1967-1969 (also with S. Marinatos).
Series (and subseries) in the Pylos Excavation Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing correspondence; material permission requests; and excavation accounts), Excavation Records (Series II containing notebooks; finds records; illustrative and photographic records; and unpublished reports/records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing original manuscripts submitted for publication; specialist studies; guide to the Palace of Nestor materials; other records related to studies and publications), Pylos Tablets Records (Series IV containing administrative records and correspondence; other records), Other Records (Series V), and Artifactual Materials (Series VI containing samples and artifacts).
Access: The collection has been partially processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Pylos Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Pylos excavations, see also Blegen, Carl William under Collections – Personal Papers and Memorabilia. For additional information regarding the Pylos tablets, see Bennett, Emmett Leslie, Jr. under Collections – Personal Papers and Memorabilia. Also see the collection in the University of Cincinnati Archives and Rare Book Library (available here) regarding Carl W. Blegen. Finally, also see the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (the Archives in general are here while the Pylos Excavations Finding-Aid is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2019.0.3 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in July 2023, click here.

 

Pylos Regional Archaeological Project (PRAP)

Accession Code: SUV-PRAP
Principal Creators: Jack L. Davis and John Bennet
Title: Pylos Regional Archaeological Project (PRAP) Survey Records
Principal Dates: 1990-1997
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: The Pylos Regional Archaeological Project (PRAP) was a multi-disciplinary, diachronic archaeological survey formally initiated in 1990 by Jack L. Davis. The primary aim of the project was to investigate the prehistoric and historic settlement and land use in western Messenia focused around the Bronze Age administrative center known as the Palace of Nestor. The project employed archaeological surface survey techniques while investigating the surrounding natural environment.
Series (and subseries) in the Pylos Regional Archaeological Project (PRAP) Survey Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing permits and grants; correspondence; director’s notebooks and guest notebooks; and survey accounts), Survey Records (Series II containing notebooks; forms; illustrative and photographic records; photographs and slides; unpublished reports/records; and other survey records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing original manuscripts submitted for publication; Sandy Pylos), and Other Records (Series IV).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Pylos Regional Archaeological Project (PRAP) Survey Records.
Notes (1): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Notes (2): For the PRAP Website, click here.
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in October 2017, click here.

 

Troy Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-TROY
Principal Creators: Carl W. Blegen (1886-1971), Marion Rawson (1899-1980), and John L. Caskey (1908-1981)
Title: Troy Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1931-1968
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Carl W. Blegen led the excavation of the site identified as Troy (Hisarlık) from 1932-1938 under the auspices of the University of Cincinnati. The concession was obtained in 1931 by William T. Semple from the Turkish Ministry of Culture. Among the team members was Wilhelm Dörpfeld, who had excavated at the site previously.
Series (and subseries) in the Troy Excavation Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing permits and permit-related records; correspondence; director’s notebooks and guest notebooks; and excavation accounts), Excavation Records (Series II containing notebooks; finds records; illustrative and photographic records; unpublished reports/records; and other excavation records), Studies and Publications (Series III containing publication plans and assignments; original manuscripts submitted for publication; specialist studies; other records related to studies and publications), Other Records (Series IV), and Artifactual Materials (Series V containing samples).
Access: The collection has been partially processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Troy Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Troy excavations, see also Blegen, Carl William under Collections – Personal Papers and Memorabilia. Also see the collection in the University of Cincinnati Archives and Rare Book Library (available here) regarding Carl W. Blegen. Finally, also see the Carl William Blegen Papers in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (available here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2019.0.3 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in June 2022, click here.
To access The Digital Troy Project, please click here.

 

Post Bronze Age Troy Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-PBATROY
Principal Creators: C. Brian Rose, Manfred Korfmann (1942-2005), and Getzel Cohen (1942-2015)
Title: Post Bronze Age Troy Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1988-2003
Principal Language: English and German
Scope and Content: C. Brian Rose led the excavations and study of the post-Bronze Age areas at the site identified as Troy (Hisarlık) from 1988-2002 under the auspices of the University of Cincinnati. The excavation was co-directed by Manfred Korfmann from the University of Tübingen.
Series (and subseries) in the Troia Excavation Records include: Administrative Records and Correspondence (Series I containing applications and grants; members' records; correspondence; newletters; and excavation accounts), Excavation Records (Series II containing excavation reports; finds records; illustrative and photographic records; unpublished reports/records; publicity; and other excavation records), and Other Records (Series III).
Access: The collection is partially processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Post Bronze Age Troy Excavation Records
Notes (1): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2019.0.3 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in February 2022, click here.

 

Zygouries Excavation

Accession Code: EXV-ZYGOURIES
Principal Creators: Carl W. Blegen (1886-1971), Leicester B. Holland (1882-1952), and Piet de Jong (1887-1967)
Title: Zygouries Excavation Records
Principal Dates: 1921 and 1922
Principal Language: English
Scope and Content: Carl W. Blegen directed excavation at the site of Zygouries in 1921 (13 April to 21 May) and 1922 (22 August to 27 September), while he served as Assistant Director at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens.
Series (and subseries) in the Zygouries Excavation Records include: Excavation Records (Series I containing illustrative and photographic records).
Access: The collection has been processed. Please contact the archivist for further information.
Citation: Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Zygouries Excavation Records
Notes (1): For additional information about the Zygouries excavations, see also the collections in the Archives of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (the Archives in general are here while the Zygouries Inventory is here).
Notes (2): Standards applied in the finding-aid conform to DACS (2013, revised March 2015 and posted here).
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in February 2018, click here.

 

Collections – Personal Papers and Memorabilia

The personal papers and memorabilia for the Archives and Special Collections of the Department of Classics are listed herein alphabetically by individual. Entries contain information regarding the principle individuals referenced in the collection, the principal dates that the majority of the records were created, a scope and content note for the collection, and information regarding access to the collection. If a finding-aid is currently available, a link is provided.

 

Bennett, Emmett Leslie, Jr. (1918-2011)

Accession Code: UC CLAS-ELB, Jr.
Principle Creators: Emmett L. Bennett, Jr. and Carl W. Blegen
Principle Date(s): 1939-2004
Scope and Content: Correspondence from and to Emmett L. Bennett, Jr.. Holdings are diverse in type and contain correspondence, photographic material, notebook copies and transcriptions from Pylos, glossaries, and concordances. Other memorabilia includes Bennett's 2001 Gold Medal from the Archaeological Institute of America.
Access: Restricted. Please contact the archivist for information.
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in November 2016, click here.

 

Blackburn, Elizabeth Tucker

Accession Code: UC CLAS-ETB
Principle Creator: Elizabeth Tucker Blackburn
Principle Date(s): 1982-2001
Scope and Content: Records are diverse in type and contain correspondence, photographic material, and orther various records. Memorabilia includes a personal photograph album.
Access: Restricted. Please contact the archivist for information.
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, last edited in August 2023, click here.

 

Blegen, Carl William (1887-1971)

Accession Code: UC CLAS-CWB
Principle Creators: Carl W. Blegen, John L. Caskey, Marion Rawson, Cedric Boulter, and Alan J.B. Wace
Principle Date(s): 1907-1967
Scope and Content: Letters from, to, and regarding Carl W. Blegen. Records are diverse in type, and exist in English, Greek, French, and German. Two letters – one written in Swedish and one written in Norwegian – also exist in translation. Correspondence of various types, including letters and postcards, exist along with three passports issued in 1933, 1947, and 1951. Other memorabilia includes Blegen’s personal camera with accompanying tripod and a copy of his Ph.D. dissertation on Korakou.
Access: Restricted. Please contact the archivist for information.
Finding-Aid: A document (PDF) with descriptions of each letter may be found here. A collection of the papers presented by Blegen to the Literary Club in Cincinnati may be found here. This PDF is courtesy the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati (Collection UA-83-15), and the Archives and Special Collections of the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati. This document may be printed but editing/altering/publishing in any fashion is prohibited.

 

de Jong, Piet (1887-1967)

Accession Code: UC CLAS-PdJ
Principle Creator: Piet de Jong
Principle Date(s): 1928-1966
Scope and Content: Drawings and watercolors exist from the sites of: Goniá, Hagiorgitika, Hymettos, Kea, Nemea, Prosymna (Argive Heraion), Pylos, and Zygouries. William V. Cash, Dorothy Cox, Émile Gilliéron, and Leicester B. Holland are also listed as artists of certain items. Both pencil drawings and watercolors exist.
Access: Restricted. Please contact the archivist for information.
Finding-Aid: A document (PDF) with descriptions of each item may be found here.

 

Rawson, Marion (1899-1980)

Accession Code: UC CLAS-MR
Principle Creator: Marion Rawson
Principal Date(s): 1926, 1928-1929
Scope and Content: Four diaries from 1922-1923, 1926, 1928, and 1929 document Marion Rawson’s travels overseas. In addition, there are her two passports issued in 1926 and 1928.
Access: Restricted. Please contact the archivist for information.
Finding-Aid: For the current version of the finding-aid, click here.