More re Stanford library aquisition of Egyptology collection

The Stanford Daily (Eric Messinger)

Students interested in ancient Egyptian artifacts and temples now have a treasure trove of material to explore at Green Library.

The diverse collection of materials covers 1,500 years of history, dating back to approximately 650 B.C.

Before negotiations were completed, the collection resided in Copenhagen, Denmark. The University recently earned sole possession of the rare documents, which will be stored in Green Library.

“It’s really important to have this old material,” said Classics Prof. Joe Manning. “Obtaining the library is going to re-energize teachers, re-energize students and even attract more students. These are hands-on materials. It’s exciting for undergraduates to work with them, and they help so much in understanding our relation to the past.”

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