This spring, the medieval department of the ANS is sending exhibits to two conferences on medieval studies.
In conjunction with the meeting of the Medieval Academy of America at the University of Toronto, April 17-19, the ANS will mount an exhibit at the University Art Centre entitled "Trade Coins of the Medieval Mediterranean." The exhibit will feature examples of the Byzantine, Islamic, and European coinage which served as the basis for medieval trade from the end of the Roman period through the fifteenth century. At the Academy Meeting, ANS Curator of Medieval Coins, who put together the exhibit, will give a talk entitled "Venetian Commerce in the Later Middle Ages; Feast or Famine?" in a session on "Mediterranean Maritime History." Information on the meeting and exhibit can be had from the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto, 39 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2CS; (416) 978-4884.
From May 1 to 3, there will be a conference on "The World of Pope Innocent III," at Hofstra University, Hempstead, Long Island. During the meeting, the ANS will have on display in the Art Gallery of Hofstra University an exhibit entitled "Coinage in the Age of Innocent III," which will feature medieval European coinage from the period around A.D. 1200, and related Byzantine and Crusader issues. Information on the conference and exhibit can be had from Athelene A. Collins, Hofstra Cultural Center, 109 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11550; (516) 463- 5669.
London-bound members will want to visit the new HSBC Money Gallery opening at the British Museum this February. A generous donation by the British firm HSBC Holdings plc has made possible the refurbishing and fitting out of a new gallery devoted to the story of money in all its aspects. Two new books mark the opening: Money - A History, edited by Jonathan Williams, intended as a guide to the exhibition; and a book for children, The Story of Money, by John Orna-Ornstein, both published by the British Museum Press.
The American Council of Learned Societies seeks applications and nominations for a position as education program officer.
This position will include responsibility for ACLS education programs and activities concerned with school-college collaborations, with curriculum innovation in the liberal arts and sciences, and with international education exchanges. The program officer will work closely with the education-related activities of the learned societies which are members of ACLS.
Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences, a record of teaching and scholarship, some pertinent administrative experience, and broad interests in the world of scholarship beyond his/her own discipline.
ACLS is the leading private organization devoted to research and teaching in the humanities and humanistic social sciences in the United States. It is composed of 58 learned societies in the humanities and humanistic social sciences (including the ANS), representing more than 350,000 scholars and teachers throughout the United States and Canada. Among the current program focusses of the Council are the internationalization of scholarship, liberal education (K-12 and higher education), and electronic scholarly publishing and communication.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications (cover letter, c.v., and a list of references) should be addressed to Douglas Bennett, Vice President, American Council of Learned Societies, 16th floor, 228 East 45th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017-3398. ACLS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
As in past years, the ANS will have an active presence at the International Congress on Medieval Studies, at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. As usual, there will be a reception for ANS members, alumni, and friends on Saturday, May 10, from 9 to 11 P.M. in Fetzer Hall, WMU campus. The Society is cosponsoring a session with The Florida Museum of Natural History entitled "Medieval Archaeology in the New World: The Excavations at La Isabela, Dominican Republic," which will take place on Sunday, May 11, at 10:30 A.M. in 1265 Schneider Hall, WMU. The first speaker will be Josÿea Marÿiaa Cruxent, of the Universidad Francisco de Miranda, Venezuela, who will speak on "La Isabela: The Site Excavations." This will be followed by Kathleen A. Deagan, University of Florida, whose talk is on "La Isabela: The Late Medieval Material World." The final talk will be by ANS Curator of Medieval Coins Alan Stahl, who will speak on "La Isabela: The Coin Finds."
Further information on the Congress can be had from Stahl at the ANS or directly from the Medieval Institute of WMU at (616) 387-8745, mdvl_congres@wmich.edu.
Members calling the ANS will notice that we have a new direct dail phone system, installed at the beginning of February. Callers may now reach individual ANS staff members by dialing a three-digit number after contacting the ANS. The new system also gives us the opportunity to present information on the Society and forthcoming events.
Direct dial numbers for ANS staff are as follows:
216 - Arnold-Biucchi, Carmen
222 - Bates, Michael L.
220 - Campbell, Francis D.
236 - Deak, Frank
211 - Donnelly, Florence
218 - Elam, Leslie A.
219 - Jacobs, Arlene
226 - Kleeberg, John M.
229 - Lindall, Terrance
212 - Martin, Dale
230 - Martin, Marie H.
228 - McCool, Joann
214 - Metcalf, William E.
232 - Ramos, Ignacio
224 - Stahl, Alan M.
225 - Stolyarik, Elena
E-Mail Accessible
Aall ANS staff members are also accessible via E-mail. Addresses
comprise the individual's last name and the ANS domain: @amnumsoc.org.
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February28-1 Cambridge Numismatic Symposium, Gonville and Caius
College, Cambridge, England. Alan Stahl to speak on "The
Circulation of Medieval Venetian Coinages"
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3 Opening of "The Glory of Byzantium" at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, New York, featuring Byzantine, Islamic, and
Medieval coins from the ANS collections (through July 6,
1997)
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15 3:00 P.M. Huntington Award Meeting honoring Ulla
Westermark, Royal Coin cabinet, Stockholm; following
ceremony, Westermark to deliver the Margaret Thompson
Memorial Lecture on "The Early Didrachms of Akragas"
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April 1 Opening of "The Proud Republic: Dutch Commemorative Medals
of the Golden Age," at The Frick Collection, New York,
including ANS medals (Guest Curator, Dr. Stephen Scher;
through June 29, 1997)
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4 Program on Byzantine coinage at the Metropolitan Museum of
Art, New York, 2-5:00 P.M.; William E. Metcalf to speak on
"God and Man on Byzantine Coins"
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11 Meeting of Flushing Coin Club; Alan Stahl to speak on
"Indian Peace Medals"
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12 12:30 P.M. Meeting of ANS Council
3:00 P.M. Stack Memorial Lecture Meeting; Elizabeth S.
Pena to speak on "Wampum Production in Colonial New York"
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17- Medieval Academy Meeting, University of Toronto. Alan
20 Stahl to speak on "Venetian Commerce in the Later Middle
Ages; Feast or Famine?"; ANS exhibition on "Trade Coins of
the Medieval Mediterranean"
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26 Grant's Tomb Centennial Commemoration, visit to ANS for
exhibit of U.S. Grant medals and memorabilia
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May 1-3 Conference on "The World of Pope Innocent III," at Hofstra
University, Hempstead, Long Island; ANS exhibit "Coinage
in the Age of Innocent III"
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2-4 ACLS Annual Meeting, Philadelphia; Leslie A. Elam, ANS CAO
representative; Roger A. Hornsby, ANS Delegate
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7-10 International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western
Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Reception for ANS members,
alumni, and friends, Saturday, May 10, from 9 to 11 p.m.
in Fetzer Hall. Sunday, May 11, Alan Stahl to speak on "La
Isabela: The Coin Finds," 1265 Schneider Hall
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