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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 11:48 a.m.

North Africa and the Holy Land in 19th-Century Photographs

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Stanford University
Stanford
Stanford, CA 94305

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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

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Events,  On Campus | Alumni

Location: Cantor Arts Center, just off Palm Drive, at Museum Way and Lomita Drive Contact: 723-4177 During the 19th century, photographs served as mementos of journeys or surrogate experiences for Americans and Europeans unable or too daunted to travel. Scholars also used photographs as official records of archaeological expeditions and by the devout to explore the places mentioned in the Bible. This installation presents 16 vintage photographs from the Cantor's collection, presenting a range of subjects including city views, picturesque views of holy sites, ancient architectural wonders, and studies of significant artifacts. Sponsor: Audience: General Public Faculty/Staff Students Alumni/Friends Members Open Wed-Sun 11am - 5pm, Thursdays until 8pm; admission is free. CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY.