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Collection Overview

Creator:
Mōraitēs, Petros
Collector:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
Title:
Petros Mōraitēs Photographs Collection
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/b2773v753
Dates:
1880s-1890s
Size:
1 box and 1.75 linear feet
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1
Language:
Greek, Modern

Abstract

Consists of an open collection for photographs of the Greek photographer Petros Mōraitēs.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

This is an open collection for Mōraitēs photographs of classical sites in Athens, including the Acropolis. Includes several photographs by Francis Bedford.

Collection Creator Biography:

Mōraitēs, Petros

Petros Mōraitēs was a Greek photographer.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Purchase from Hellenic Literary and Historical Archive, Bernard J. Shapero, Gary Edwards in 2005-2010; Acquired with matching funds provided by the Program in Hellenic Studies with the support of the Stanley J. Seeger Hellenic fund (AM2005-97, 2009-136, 2010-119, 2010-116, 2010-142). With Gift from Program in Hellenic Studies in 2009 (AM2009-122).

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Petros Mōraitēs Photographs Collection; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/b2773v753
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1