Colin Campbell Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 2 pieces of correspondence placed in one file folder: a handwritten letter undated (circa 1917) and a postcard dated November 27, 1917. The letter discusses the authenticity of an Egyptian inscription on a bowl.
Dates
- Creation: 1917
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Biographical Note - Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell (1848-1931) was a Scottish Minister and collector. Campbell was minister of Dundee and chaplain to Queen Victoria. He visited Egypt several times, and formed a collection of Egyptian antiquities, including many cones and ostraca. He published works on the Gospels and translated Naville’s Lectures on religion. He also authored a number of books on Theban tombs and related subjects.
Full Extent
0.02 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains 2 pieces of correspondence placed in one file folder: a handwritten letter undated (circa 1917) and a postcard dated November 27, 1917. The letter discusses the authenticity of an Egyptian inscription on a bowl.
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Colin Campbell Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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