White, Edward Towry, 1847-1932 (Egyptologist)
Person
Biography
Edward Towry White was born in Stanwix, Cumbria, 19 June 1847. He was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge, BA, 1870, MA, 1873. He was an architect by profession but he had an interest in archaeology. He travelled in Egypt and published articles on Egyptian antiquities. He married Elizabeth Emma Lapidge, 1873. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, 1894. He died in Fittleworth, Sussex, 20 April 1932.
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Fonds
Edward Towry White: Papers
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS White
Scope and Contents
The collection mainly comprises a manuscript of 'A List of the Kings of Egypt and Roman Emperors' and preparatory notes.
Dates:
1892-1902 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Cambridge University Library