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Forsdyke, Edgar John, 1883-1979 (British classicist, Director and principal librarian of the British Museum between 1936 and 1950)

 Person

Nationality:

English.

Role within the BSR:

Secretary to the Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters, 1911-1926.

Found in 160 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 June 10

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Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 June 10

Reference number: AR-02.03.04/286.14
Scope and Contents

Ashby is referring to some proofs of the Papers. Specifically, he wants to make an amendment to Blomfield and Bradshaw's preface which emphasises the relationship between the British School and the French Academy - "with whom we are on the most friendly terms."

Dates: 1920 June 10

Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 May 21

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Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 May 21

Reference number: AR-02.03.04/286-ES.14
Scope and Contents

Strong writes to Forsdyke on a number of issues: the problems in the sending and receipt of post over the past few weeks, and thus the breakdown in some communication; a suggestion of Sig. Galassi of making the entrance to the sottoscala (the School's entrance steps) from the inside of the house; asking Forsdyke about coming to the School in June and whether they might look at some Etruscan material together; and finally the difficulties in getting away to Naples this year.

Dates: 1920 May 21

Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 December 14

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Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 December 14

Reference number: AR-02.03.04/286.02
Scope and Contents

Ashby's notes to Forsdkye on enclosed materials (now missing): a candidate for a studentship (female, unnamed), a donation from Madame Rivoia to the library (£10), and a request to get a copy of Richter (1917) Met Museum New York handbookt to classical architecture.

Dates: 1920 December 14

Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 May 19

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Letter to Edgar Forsdyke, 1920 May 19

Reference number: AR-02.03.04/286-ES.18
Scope and Contents

A typically detailed letter from Strong to Forsdyke. The subjects discussed include: comments on proofs for PBSR; asking Forsdyke for books not possible to access in Rome; and the effects of the extremely hot weather in Rome and the wellbeing of the students.

Dates: 1920 May 19