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Antonio Beato photographs of Egypt

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS P 484

Scope and Contents

Collection includes three photographs of Egyptian ruins, taken by Antonio Beato during the 1860s.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1860-1869

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advanced notice.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Antonio Beato (ca. 1825-1903) was an Italian, and later naturalized British, photographer. He is known for his photographs of Egypt.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.

Custodial History

Photographs were salvaged prior to donation.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; James R. Harris; 1986.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Title
Register of Antonio Beato photographs of Egypt
Status
Completed
Author
Abe Austin
Date
2012 March 13
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States