Ramesses the Great Exhibition Records
Content Description
The Ramesses the Great Collection has over ten years of materials relating to the Ramesses exhibition. The collection contains plans regarding the exhibition at different stages, correspondence, and promotional and marketing materials.
Dates
- 1981 - 1992
- Majority of material found within 1987 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research with the exception of any institutional records that are less than 25 years old and any personal records that are less than 75 years old are closed to researchers. Certain files which contain sensitive legal, financial, or personal information are restricted.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection contains materials that are still under copyright. In particular, the Museum of Science maintains copyright over many of these materials. The records also contain works whose copyright is held by other individuals and organizations. The researcher assumes all responsibility for identifying copyright holders and attaining permission for reproduction.
Biographical / Historical
The exhibition offers a jouney back over 3,00 years to Ramesses II time to examine evidence and artifacts of Egyptian accomplishments, and methods and analyses that led archeologists to their discoveries.
Ramesses II (later known as Ramesses the Great) was Pharaoh during Egypt's golden age. Born to King Sety I and Queen Tuya around 1300 B.C. which was a time of high prosperity for Egypt's New Kingdom. Ramesses II took control in his mid-twenties and his reign would become the second longest in Egypt's history. Under his rule, the landscape changed drastically, as huge statues and monuments were erected throughout the kingdom. Ramesses II died in his eighties around 1213 B.C., and he was entombed in the Valley of the Kings. Ramesses II, is known as the most significant ruler of Egypt's Golden Age.
Extent
5.46 Linear Feet (13 letter document boxes; 102 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Egyptian (Ancient)
Arrangement
Arranged into three series, Series 1: Administrative, Series 2: Exhibit & Programs, and Series 3: Marketing & Publicity. All folders within series are arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
Materials were found in storage in 2023.
- Title
- Ramesses the Great Exhibition Records Finding Aid
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Keegan (Archives Volunteer)
- Date
- April 20, 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First Edition
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository