Rivoira Scholarship in Medieval Archaeology, 1936 - 1990
Scope and Contents
The Rivoira Scholarship in Medieval Archaeology was established to support researchers who were interested in any aspect of medieval history and culture but not only limited to excavations or surveys. This sub-series includes all the files of scholars who received financial support for their research under this scheme.
Reference number
AR-01.01.04
Dates
- 1936 - 1990
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 Rivoira Scholarship in Medieval Archaeology was established in 1936 thanks to a bequest received from Signora Rivoira, who generously founded this scholarship in memory of her husband, G.T. Rivoira. The term 'medieval' was used to characterise the period concerned with research, between A.D. 300 and A.D. 1453. Its combination with the term 'archaeology' was meant to include any aspect of medieval history or culture but was not at all restricted to excavation or similar work in the field.
Initially, the bequest limited the candidature to male graduates from the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge passing their final examination in Classics or Modern History with distinction.
In 1956 the terms of the award changed in order to make the Rivoira Grants available for research as an alternative to the scholarship in Medieval Studies and the competition was extended to female candidates.
Extent
14 Folders (in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Fonds: British School at Rome (Owner, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the British School at Rome Archive & Special Collections Repository