Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 3rd Apr 1971 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 piece typed with printed letterhead
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Sir Max Mallowan was a British archaeologist specialising in ancient Middle East history. He is best known for his extensive excavations at major sites such as Ur, Nineveh, Nimrud, and the Eye Temple at Tell Brak. He married the novelist Agatha Christie in 1930 who joined him for regular expeditions to Syria and Iraq.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Letter from Max Mallowan to John Hansman to send a copy of Mallowan's "Elamite Problems" (not included). He writes that he is interested to hear about Hansman's plans for excavations and suggests he tries to persuade David Stronach to be involved. He also suggests that Hansman sends him the paper that he wants examining in late summer. The letter is complete but the piece of paper is partially missing.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Mallowan Max Edgar Lucien 1904-1978 (Subject)