Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of correspondence between British diplomat and archaeologist Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) and his nephew Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809).
- Extent:
- 87 items in 1 box and 2 cases
- Language:
- The records are in English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence between Sir William Hamilton and Charles Francis Greville. Their letters contain gossip about various persons in English and Neapolitan ruling and cultural circles of the day; political observations and opinions; diplomacy; volcanism and earthquakes; and the collecting of Greek and Roman artifacts.
- Biographical / historical:
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Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), diplomat and archaeologist, served as British ambassador to the court of Naples from 1764-1800. During this period he studied volcanoes and earthquakes and collected Greek and Roman artifacts. In 1769 he began a regular correspondence with his nephew, Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), with whom he shared numerous interests and tastes.
- Acquisition information:
- In Library, 1947.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged by author and then chronologically. It is housed in one box and two cases.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2191