Antonio Beato photographs of Egypt
Scope and Contents
Collection includes three photographs of Egyptian ruins, taken by Antonio Beato during the 1860s.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1860-1869
Creator
- Beato, Antonio, -1903? (Person)
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).
Genre / Form
Topical
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States