The Athenian Acropolis:

Photographs by William James Stillman (Class of 1848)

An Exhibition in Memory of

Professor Christina Elliott Sorum (1944-2005)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 20 - June 11, 2006

Nott Memorial

Union College

 

Opening Reception and Lecture

Thursday, April 20, 2006

5 – 8 PM

Lecture at 6:30 PM

 

 

Andrew Szegedy-Maszak, inaugural Sorum Guest Professor, Union College, and Professor of Classical Studies and Jane A. Seney Professor of Greek at Wesleyan University, will lecture on Stillman’s photographs of the Athenian acropolis at 6:30 PM.  Szegedy-Maszak is the author of numerous books and articles on classical archaeology and photography.

 

 

 

 

 

This exhibition and Opening Lecture are dedicated to the memory of Christina Elliott Sorum (1944 - 2005).  Christie was Frank Bailey Professor of Classics, Dean of the Faculty, and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Union College.  An award-winning teacher, an innovative author and scholar, a superb administrator, and a beloved colleague, Christie worked tirelessly for students, faculty, and staff over more than two decades of service to Union College.

 

The exhibition, on the first floor of the Nott Memorial, will include photographic reproductions of Stillman photographs of the Acropolis along with a selection of original photo albums, letters, and other Stillman ephemera.