Betty Grossman Papers
This collection includes correspondence, publications, scrapbooks, photographs, diaries, and information regarding George Mylonas.
Dates
- Creation: 1894-1995
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.
Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.
If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)
Extent
7.00 linear feet
7 boxes
Biographical Information
Dr. Betty Grossman (1914-1996) was a highly admired archaeologist and art historian, a pioneering museum educator, a generous patron of the Arts, and a prolific writer with expertise in subjects ranging from Chinese bronzes to Grecian artifacts to American decorative arts.
Educated at Mary Institute (St. Louis, Missouri) Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, New York), Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri), and the American School of Classical Studies (Athens, Greece), Grossman's career was largely spent at The Saint Louis Art Museum (formerly the City Museum of St. Louis). There, she both administered and hosted numerous educational programs including gallery lectures, workshops, artist demonstrations, radio interviews, and television tours.
At Washington University she was tutored by world-renown archaeologist George Mylonas with whom she and her husband, Edwin (a lawyer and well-known public figure in St. Louis), developed a close friendship that spanned many years. In the 1960's and 70's Grossman and Mylonas worked jointly with the Washington University Archaeological Society in hosting highly publicized cruises to excavation sites in Greece. From the late 1950's onwards, the Grossmans were instrumental in administering the Mylonas Foundation and the Mycenean Melathron in Greece.
Method of Acquisition
This material was donated to the University Archives by Betty Grossman.
Processing Information
Processed by Jay Kempen in November of 2005.
- Title
- Betty Grossman Papers
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
Revision Statements
- 2021 May 26: Resource record updated in ArchiveSpace by Sarah Schnuriger.
Collecting Area Details
Part of the University Archives Collecting Area
Sonya Rooney
Olin Library, 1 Brookings Drive
MSC 1061-141-B
St. Louis MO 63130 US
(314) 935-5495
spec@wumail.wustl.edu