Collection Scharff MSS - Alexander Scharff Collection

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Scharff MSS

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Alexander Scharff Collection

Date(s)

  • 1935 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

1 box

Context area

Name of creator

(1892-1950)

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 12 folders with a complete synopsis of Theban tomb scenes, as well as 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

  • němčina

Script of material

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    Physical characteristics and technical requirements

    No problems.

    Finding aids

    None.

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    Existence and location of originals

    These are originals.

    Existence and location of copies

    None.

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    Publication note

    Not published.

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        Zdroje

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