Cope Whitehouse, US archaeologist
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Cope Whitehouse, US archaeologist
Frederic Cope Whitehouse (1842-1911), US archaeologist, Egyptologist, author, engineer and lawyer. Whitehouse studied at Columbia University, graduating in 1861. His studies included a survey of Lake Moeris in Egypt, site of engineering works during the time of Ancient Egypt, Fingals Cave, and the Caves of Staffa. He gave papers to the United States National Academy of Sciences and wrote articles in Popular Science Monthly. He was also a member of numerous learned societies. This photograph is from the Bain News Service, one of the USAs earliest news picture libraries. The bulk of the Bain images date from the 1890s to the 1930s
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This black and white portrait captures the essence of Cope Whitehouse, a remarkable figure in American archaeology. Frederic Cope Whitehouse (1842-1911) was not only an archaeologist but also an Egyptologist, author, engineer, and lawyer. Educated at Columbia University, he embarked on a journey of exploration that took him to fascinating sites such as Lake Moeris in Egypt, Fingals Cave, and the Caves of Staffa. Whitehouse's contributions extended beyond his fieldwork. He presented papers to the United States National Academy of Sciences and wrote articles for Popular Science Monthly. His expertise earned him membership in numerous learned societies. The photograph itself is a treasure from the Bain News Service collection—a renowned news picture library established during the early years of photography in America. Most images within this collection date back to the late 19th century through the 1930s. In this head-and-shoulders portrait, we see Whitehouse's serious yet thoughtful expression—a testament to his dedication towards unraveling history's mysteries. As a Caucasian man with distinguished features and attire befitting his era, he represents an important chapter in North American intellectual pursuits. Preserved by Library of Congress' Science Photo Library division, this print serves as a visual gateway into Whitehouse's world—an era marked by groundbreaking archaeological discoveries and scientific inquiry that continues to shape our understanding today.
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