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Rome Scholarship in Classical Studies, 1928 - 1977

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

In 1928 the Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters established its first Rome Scholarship, subsequently defined as Classical, but also referred to as Rome Scholarship in Archaeology. This sub-series includes all the files of scholars who received financial support for their research under this scheme. The Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters launched its own Rome Scholarship in Archaeology (in fact open to all disciplines) as of 1928, the first holder being R. C. Carrington, who worked on the society and economy of Pompeii.

Reference number

AR-01.01.02

Dates

  • 1928 - 1977

Conditions Governing Access

Materials in this sub-fonds are restricted until 40 years after creation. Some materials may not be available for data protection concerns.

Historical Note

The BSR was initially run by a Managing Committee. Under the new Charter of 1912, nominal control passed to Council, under a Royal President, and effective control passed to an Executive Committee, while the old Managing Committee became the Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters (FAHL). The new funding of 1912 made no provision for scholarships in the FAHL. In 1928 the Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters established its first Rome Scholarship, subsequently defined as Classical, but also referred to as Rome Scholarship in Archaeology. There was a particular reason: part of the reorganisation on the dismissal of Thomas Ashby (BSR Director) and Eugénie Sellers Strong (Assistant Director and Librarian) was to relieve the Faculty of the expense of paying for the Librarian, while its income was boosted by the donation of £3000, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous benefactor. The tenure of the scholarship was two years. A subsequent appeal led to the provision in 1939 of an annual Rome Scholarship in Classical Studies, and since 1946 it was offered on an annual basis.

Interrupted during the Second Word War, from 1939 to 1946. The first scholar after the BSR re-opened in 1946 was Joyce Reynolds. No awards were granted both in 1947 and 1951. Merged into the Rome Scholarship in Ancient, Medieval and Later Italian studies at the end of the academic year 1976-77. This scholarship is now entirely funded by the BSR.

Extent

39 Folders (in 3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the British School at Rome Archive & Special Collections Repository

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Rome 00197 Italy