Wenley, A. G. (Archibald Gibson), 1898-1962 Search this
Collection Creator:
Wenley, A. G. (Archibald Gibson), 1898-1962 Search this
Extent:
1 Folder
Type:
Archival materials
Field notes
Photographs
Place:
China
Scope and Contents:
This series consists of the field journals created by A.G. Wenley when he accompanied Carl Whiting Bishop on his archaeological expedition to China on behalf of the Freer Gallery from 1924-1926. The journals are typewritten, with photographs and captions depicting the different sites Wenley visited. There are also duplicate copies with annotations on several of the entries.
Arrangement:
This manuscript is part of the Archibald Gibson Wenley Papers, Series 1: Journals, 1924-1926, bulk 1924-1925.
Biographical / Historical:
A.G. Wenley worked for the Freer Gallery of Art from 1924 until his death in 1962. From 1942 to 1962 he was the Director of the Freer Gallery of Art.