Princeton - PWB 052598 - 100 Years of Princeton archaeology

Princeton Weekly Bulletin May 25, 1998

100 Years of Princeton archaeology

With what enthusiasm men undergo hardships, inspired by the hope of adding to the sum of the world's knowledge and . . . by the love of adventure and discovery," enthused Richard Stillwell '21 in a 1905 issue of the Princeton Alumni Weekly.

He was reporting on an expedition to Syria, one of several represented in "The Archaeological Experience, 1898-1998," an exhibit of images from the Art and Archaeology Department's collection of research photographs, on display in the first floor lounge of McCormick Hall through August. Organized by Shari Kenfield, curator of the collection, and JoAnn Boscarino, the images relate to half a dozen Princeton expeditions to the Middle East and the Mediterrranean.

"Twentieth century technology has not dispelled 19th century romantic notions," notes Kenfield in a brochure that accompanies the exhibit. Though "most of the work is arduous, not glamorous, . . . in spite of rugged living conditions and painstaking work, . . . scholars still seek the thrill of discovery."

(Left above) Mosaic crew cleaning a panel, Antioch excavations, 1936

(Above) Mending pottery, Agora excavations, Athens, 1937

(Left) Staff and workers in front of Temple of Artemis, Sardis excavations, 1911

(Below left) Queen of Sweden touring excavation at Morgantina, 1955

(Below) Photographing mosaics, Antioch excavations, 1935


Princeton Weekly Bulletin May 25, 1998 100 Years of Princeton archaeology With what enthusiasm men undergo hardships, inspired by the hope of adding to the sum of the world's knowledge and . . . by the love of adventure and discovery," enthused Richard Stillwell '21 in a 1905 issue of the Princeton Alumni Weekly. He was reporting on an expedition to Syria, one of several represented in "The Archaeological Experience, 1898-1998," an exhibit of images from the Art and Archaeology Department's collection of research photographs, on display in the first floor lounge of McCormick Hall through August. Organized by Shari Kenfield, curator of the collection, and JoAnn Boscarino, the images relate to half a dozen Princeton expeditions to the Middle East and the Mediterrranean. "Twentieth century technology has not dispelled 19th century romantic notions," notes Kenfield in a brochure that accompanies the exhibit. Though "most of the work is arduous, not glamorous, . . . in spite of rugged living conditions and painstaking work, . . . scholars still seek the thrill of discovery."

				(Left above) Mosaic crew cleaning a panel, Antioch excavations, 1936 (Above) Mending pottery, Agora excavations, Athens, 1937 (Left) Staff and workers in front of Temple of Artemis, Sardis excavations, 1911 (Below left) Queen of Sweden touring excavation at Morgantina, 1955 (Below) Photographing mosaics, Antioch excavations, 1935