Identity area
Reference code
Scharff MSS
Title
Date(s)
- 1935 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 box
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
German Egyptologist. Born, Frankfurt 1892. Died, Munich 1950. Educated Halle and Berlin. Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Egyptology, Munich, 1923. Professor, 1932-50. Initially specialized in literary, religious, and philosophical texts, but later focussed more on the Predynastic period and archaeology. His most important contribution to the subject was his work on Egyptian chronology and his alignment with Western Asia's. Published extensively.
Archival history
Part of the estate of Professor A. Scharff.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Presented by his widow in 1958.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Typescript in 7 folders of a complete synopsis of Theban tomb scenes, also three letters.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Kept as received.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Property of the Griffith Institute. No restrictions.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright Griffith Institute, Oxford.
Language of material
- German
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
No problems.
Finding aids
None.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
These are originals.
Existence and location of copies
None.
Related units of description
Publication note
Not published.