Michael Ivanovitch Rostovtzeff papers, 1914-1981 (inclusive).

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Michael Ivanovitch Rostovtzeff papers, 1914-1981 (inclusive).

The papers consist of manuscripts, notes, lectures, photographs, and miscellanea documenting the professional career of Michael I. Rostovtzeff, an archaeologist, professor of ancient history, and director of archaeological studies at Yale University, 1914-52. Manuscripts and notes contain drafts and research data for Rostovtzeff's major literary works; photographs detail many antiquities and artifacts related to ancient history; lectures contain several papers on archaeological and historical topics, including the Dura Europos excavations in Syria. A small amount of personal correspondence and family documents is included in an addition to the papers.

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Yale University Library

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Rostovtzeff, Michael Ivanovitch, 1870-1952

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Professor of ancient history, Yale University and Director of the Yale University Expedition at Dura-Europos. From the description of Papers, 1897-1968 and n.d. (bulk 1926-1954). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 27244635 Michael Ivanovitch Rostovtzeff was born in Kiev, Russia, on November 10, 1870. He taught ancient history at the University of Wisconsin, 1920-1925, and Yale University, 1925-1939, where he also served as director of archaeological research and ...

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