Fara, Iraq expedition records Bulk, 1930-1931 1930-1972

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Fara, Iraq expedition records Bulk, 1930-1931 1930-1972

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Excavation at Fara, initiated by German excavators between 1902 and 1903, was resumed in 1931 by Erich Schmidt, an archaeologist working under the aegis of the University Museum. Since the Museum’s participation was limited to one season which took place between February 15 and May 19, the records pertaining to this excavation are not numerous. The textual records at Fara include general correspondence, field notes, indexes and catalogues, and publications. Where possible, a chronological order was imposed on the records.

1.95 Linear feet

University of Pennsylvania: Penn Museum Archives

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University of Pennsylvania. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

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Schmidt, Erich Friedrich, 1897-1964

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Excavation at Fara, initiated by German excavators between 1902 and 1903, was resumed in 1931 by Erich Schmidt, an archaeologist working under the aegis of the University Museum. Since the Museum’s participation was limited to one season which took place between February 15 and May 19, the records pertaining to this excavation are not numerous. It is a fortunate circumstance that Schmidt listed (letter of May 25, 1931 to H. Jayne) exactly what types of records were generated. A confusing aspect ...