About the Winifred Lamb Personal Papers
The Winifred Lamb Personal Papers largely cover the life and work of the pioneering British female archaeologist during her time in Greece and Turkey between 1918 and 1952.
The collection contains letters, a travel diary, essays, offprints, photographs and photograph albums, created by Winifred during her academic career. They especially relate to her travels and excavations at Greek sites such as Sparta and Mycenae, where she first worked as a BSA Student, and then others such as Thermi on the island of Lesvos and Kusura in Turkey, where she became the Director of the excavations- the first female BSA Student to do so. The papers also include descriptions of Winifred's time at the BSA, Greek life and significant events during this period.
The collection contains letters, a travel diary, essays, offprints, photographs and photograph albums, created by Winifred Lamb during her academic career, between the years 1918 and c.1952. These relate to her travels and excavations at Greek sites, such as Thermi on the island of Lesvos, Sparta and Mycenae, and Turkish sites, such as Kusura. It also includes descriptions of her time at the BSA, Greek life and significant events during this period.
Typewritten transcripts (with annotations/corrections) of some correspondence covering the years 1920 –c.1936, comprised of letters sent by Winifred Lamb. These contain details regarding her archaeological work and her life during this period. She mentions several colleagues, friends and people she met during her that time.
The correspondence covers the years 1920 – c.1936 and comprises correspondence sent by Winifred to Lamb to her parents whilst in Greece and Turkey. These concern her archaeological work, her life during this period, the BSA and significant events during her time in Greece. The correspondence includes her work in Thermi, Sparta, Corinth, Mycenae and Kusura. They also mention her colleagues and friends including Mr and Mrs Heurtley, Alan Wace, Miss Willis, Mr Clark, Lilian Chandler, Bernard and Dorothy Ashmole, Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz) (later known as Braunholtz) and Stanley Casson.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing what she can see of Valona from the ship, her voyage to Corfu, Patras and Athens, and passengers, including Mme. Delaporte and her daughter Penelope.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing Patras, her voyage, Greece and mentions Mary Herford(later known as Braunholtz) and Mme Delaporte.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her arrival, the Acropolis, her Sparta - Olympia itinerary, the BSA school, students and staff, including Kaliope, Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz), Mr Welsh(sic), Miss Buchanan, Mr Appleby and Mr Blegen from the American School.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb, describing dinner with Mr Welsh (sic) and Miss Buchanan, a visit to Delphi, Hagios Loukos, Arakhova, Itea and Vialo.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her trip from Vialo to Athens and the Death of the King. It also mentions Judge Pierce, Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz), and Lilian Chandler.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother detailing the King’s funeral and mentions Mr Welsh (sic) and Kalliope.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother describing the rain, the Acropolis Museum, her walk to Vari and the Cave of Pan. She also mentions Mr Welsh (sic), Miss Buchanan and Mme Delapatas.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her trip to Vrana, Marathon, Rhamnous (Ovid Kastro), Pikermi, Spata and Imittos, and mentions Mr Welsh(sic).
Transcript of original letter by Lamb; a continuation of LAM/1/1/8, concerning an Albanian family, Mr Welsh(sic), her trip to Marathon, Rhamnous, Pikermion, Liopesi, Spata, Imittos and Athens and the temple ruins of Nemeis and Themis.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing unrest about the Greek election between the Royalists and Venizelos and mentions Mr Welsh(sic) and Mick.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing the defeat of the Venizelos in the Greek election and a description of the city. It also mentions M. Staes, the curator of the National Museum, Mr Welsh(sic) and Miss Buchanan.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother, describing her walk to Tourko Vouno to see the Byzantine 12th Century church with Mr Welsh(sic) and Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz) (later known as Braunholtz), and her reaction to the Greek election.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother describing a walk to Daphne to see the precinct of Aphrodite and a monastery, and tea at the BSA with Mr Seager.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing an excursion to Aegina to visit the temple and Oros to see the altar of Zeus and the temple of Aphrodite, with Mr and Mrs Hondius, Bernard and Dorothy Ashmole, Lilian Chandler and Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz) (later known as Braunholtz).
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother concerning an impending excursion to Sounion, a previous visit to Phylae and a wedding at Khasia.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her father regarding a local Demosthenes at Khasia.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb regarding Mycenaean frescos, carnival week celebrations and parties with Stanley Casson, Mrs Wetbeg, and Mr Morton. It also mentions Schliemann’s daughter Marie Melas and Borden Wood.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother describing a visit to Lycabethus, an upcoming trip to Corinth and Nafplio, Frescos, Stanley Casson and a dance with Mr Morton and the Wilbeys.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother detailing an impending trip to Corinth and the visitors to the school, Bernard and Dorothy Ashmole, Mr Lucas and Mr Harrison or Leicester Holland. It also mentions Alan Wace, Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz) (later known as Braunholtz), Carl Blegen, Mr Seager and Mr Studniczka.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing Corinth, Acro Corinth and Isthmus to see the Isthmian Sanctuary. It also details their staff, Georgios the former butler of the American School and mentions Alan Wace, Carl Blegen and Miss Walker.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother concerning a visit to Knossos Palace, its comparison to Phaestos and the Eliade family.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother detailing her visit to Crete (Heraklion) and the Eliade family.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing visits to Megalopolis, Andritsaina, Bassae, Karitaina, Tsepheremini and Messene. It also mentions Bernard and Dorothy Ashmole, Lilian Chandler and Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz).
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother en route to Athens, describing Sparta, her travelling companions and Greek etiquette. It also mentions Old Pylos, Dorpfeld and the burial customs of Holland.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her life at the BSA, clothes for Greece and Achmetaga (Candili) Euboea and her friends, Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz), Bernard and Dorothy Ashmole, Mr Harrison, Mr Welsh(sic), Stanley Casson, Miss Hutton and Lilian Chandler.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding her journey from Khalkis to Achmetaga for a visit with the Noel-Baker family. It also mentions Alan Wace, Stanley Casson, Sparta and her excavations.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding Easter and her visit with the Noel-Baker family. It also mentions Mr Atchley, Mr Lucas’ wife and the Quiet Interior by E. C. Jones.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding her visit with the Noel-Baker family, frescos and her excavations. Also contains a mention of Mr Atchley, Alan Wace and Stanley Casson.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother concerning clothes and a visit to the BSA by Leonard Woolley. It also mentions Mary Herford (later known as Braunholtz), Mr Lucas, Mr Welsh(sic) and Mr Harrison.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother concerning Leonard Woolley, breakfast at Corinth and Nafplio. It also mentions Alexander Capps, Piraeus and the Grande Bretagne.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb regarding the frescos of Thebes, St. Basil, people at the BSA, including Stanley Casson, Axel Boethius, Mr Atchley, Bernard and Dorothy Ashmole, Leonard Woolley and Mr Welsh(sic). It also mentions Thermopylae and Achmetaga (Candili) Euboea.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her trip to Corfu to see Achilleion, her shipmates and travelling companions, including the Steinhouse family and M and Mme Zachariou. It also mentions Brindisi.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother concerning Easter and Good Friday celebrations, her clothes, a parcel from Sharpe, a lecture from Dorpfeld on the Acropolis and having tea with Madame Schliemann and Mme Melas. It also mentions Ismene Atchley, Mrs Hasluck, the Burkitts, Mrs B., Miles and lists the students Mr and Mrs Heurtley, the Frinches, Mr Smith, Michael, Brundritt and Mr Hutchinson.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her visit to Sparta, including Taiyetos and the sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, and her journey there from Tripoli (Argos).
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding the Nauplion Museum and her day at the Swedish excavation at Tolon (Korone) with Alan Wace, Miles, Mrs Burkitt, Miss Wills and Mr Clark[e]. It also mentions Persson the director of the Swedish excavations, Axel Boethius and Epidauros.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing the wedding of Mme. Schlimann’s Grandson to Ismene Atchley, Gillieron’s drawings and lunch with the Burkitts. It also mentions Irene Noel-Baker, Larissa, Khalkis, Achmetaga (Candili) Euboea, the Premier Gonatus, Mrs Heurtley, Alan Wace, Mr Smith, Colonel and Mr Lawrence and the Dodds.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding Piperitsa a rain charmer, Stanley Casson and Mr Heurtley’s Macedonia excavation. It also mentions Thermopylae, Alan Wace and Polymnia.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb regarding her voyage up the Evripou from Khalkis, arrival at Volo, her visit to Dimini to see the Mycenaean Antiquities, and her train journey to Larissa. It also mentions Thessaly, Euboea, Kandeli, Limnas, Aedypso, Oreon, Elea, Ossa and Pelion.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her rooms and staff in Mycenae, George the foreman, Orestes [Dassis], Aristotle the guardian of the antiquities and his mother-in-law. It also mentions Alan Wace and Demetri the landlord.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding Sparta, her work, routine and crew in Mycenae, including Mr and Mrs Heurtley, Mr Hutchinson, Mr Smith, Miss Lorimer, Brunditt, Boethius, the cook Timolean and George the foreman. It also mentions the beehive tomb at Vapheio, Achmetaga (Candili) Euboea, Miss Wills, Mrs Colegate and Alan Wace.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding her routine (probably in Vardaroftsa: transcript says Vendenovea and correction in pen above says Vardaroftsal), clothes, surveying and an excavation party, including Heurtley, Keen and Cuttle. Also mentions Wace, George, Timoleon, and Mrs Lorimer. Date on transcript says 8 March 1924 which should be 1925.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother concerning her work on the Bronzes, tea with the Sellmans and a trip with Mr Welsh(sic) to Kephissia, Neustrivies and Stamata Gorge. It also details her companions at the BSA, including, the Cassons, Miss Tankard, Miss Whitfield and Hignett.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing the Good Friday and Easter celebrations, a trip to Mani with Miss Hobbling and a visit to Porto Kaio, Marmari and Girolimena. It also mentions Cape Tainaron and Yithion.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb describing her excavation at Sparta, artefacts discovered, her staff Christo, Elias, George the foreman, Metso and her routine. It also mentions Mycenae, Miss Hobbling, Cuttle, Buchanan, Mr and Mrs de Jong, Miss Hunt and Woodward.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb regarding her excavation at Sparta and future excavations at the Acropolis. It also mentions Mani, Anavriti, Miss Hobbling, Mr Cuttle, Woodward and the Director of the B.S.A.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding Sparta, the end of her excavation and the transfer of the Mosaic house to Cuttle. It also mentions Woodward, Mycenae, Spartan theatre, Miss Hobbling and de Jong.
Transcript of original letter by Lamb addressed to her mother regarding Athens, her future work and an upcoming visit to near Raffina with Hayd. It also mentions Borden Wood, Alan Wace and the ‘General’.