Katharine Butterworth Papers
COLLECTION OVERVIEW
Collection Number: GR GL KB 076
Name(s) of Creator(s): Katharine Butterworth (1931-2018)
Title: Katharine Butterworth papers. Study in Greece Program
Date [bulk]: 1972-1987
Date [inclusive]:
Language(s): Greek, English
Summary: The collection consists of material related to the ‘Study in Greece’ program, an accredited college study program for juniors and seniors. It includes catalogs, handbooks, syllabi, newsletters, announcements, reports. In addition, the collection includes a body of letters from Elias Petropoulos to Katharine Butterworth, articles, reviews and material about Rebetika.
Quantity: 0,25 linear meters
Immediate Source of Acquisition: Gift of Katharine Butterworth, 2007
Information about Access: The papers are catalogued and available for research (except for private correspondence with Elias Petropoulos)
Cite as: American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Archives, Katharine Butterworth Papers (Αμερικανική Σχολή Κλασικών Σπουδών στην Αθήνα, Τμήμα Αρχείων, Αρχείο Katharine Butterworth)
Notes: The collection was catalogued by Eleftheria Daleziou, 2020
For more information, please contact the Archives:
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens
54 Souidias Street, Athens 106 76, Greece
phone: 213 000 2400 (ext. 425)
Contact via E-mail
SCOPE AND CONTENT
Katharine Butterworth (1931-2018) was the founder and director of “Study in Greece” for 25 years. The “Study in Greece” was an accredited five month college study program for juniors and seniors. The curriculum focused on the study of contemporary Greek life and as such was the first of its kind. For a detailed account of the program compiled by Katharine Butterworth click here. Butterworth was also a writer with a particular interest in Rebetika. She had co-authored a book with Sara Sneider, Rebetika, and was a friend of Elias Petropoulos. The collection includes also correspondence of Elias Petropoulos with KB when he was in jail during the Greek junta and material related to Rebetika.
CONTENT LIST
BOX 1
Folder 1 Study in Greece catalogs (11), initial announcement of the program, and draft of certificate for the program
Study in Greece [1970]
Study in Greece 1971-1972
Study in Greece 1972-1973
Study in Greece 1973-1974
Study in Greece 1974-1975
Study in Greece 1975-1977
Study in Greece 1977-1979
Study in Greece 1980-1981
Study in Greece 1982-1984
Study in Greece 1984-1986
Study in Greece 1986-1988
Initial announcement- flyer of the purpose and description of the program
Draft of certificate [with a note by KB]
Folder 2 Syllabi of the program
The syllabi are arranged by the name of the instructor, alphabetically, A to K
Alexandris, Alexis. The Near East from the Ottoman Empire to the settlement of the Eastern Question
Alexandris, Alexis. Modern Greek History
Apostolou, Nicos. The Dynamics of Greek Social and Economic Development
Athanassiadi- Fowden. Late Antique Society
Barnett, Wendy. Ancient Greek History
Benbow, Pamela. Ancient Greek Art History
Benbow, Pamela. Ancient Greek
Bouras, Laskarina. Byzantine Art and Architecture
Butterworth, Katharine. Modern Greek Society
Calliga, Haris. Urban Settlements Since the End of Antiquity
Collaros, Titsa. Modern Greek Society
Condaratos, Savvas. Metropolitan and Urban Planning
Crowther, Charles. Ancient Greek Reading Classes
Dancingsun, Kathryn. 20th Century Balkan History
Diamant, Steve. Monuments of Ancient Athens
Edward, Charles Ancient Greek Art History
Evangelinides, Mary. Sociology of Development: The Greek Case
Frantzi, Adia. A Literary Journey: 20th Century Greek Literature in Translation
Giannaras, T. Greek Regional Costumes and Household Embroideries
Ioakimidis, P.C. Modern Greek Politics
Georgiadou. Elizabeth. Botany.
Georgoulis, Dimitris. Environmental Studies
Golemis, Charalambos. The Economics of Modern Greece
Hartswick, Kim. Ancient Greek History
Hardy, D.A. Ancient Greek
Haas, Diana. Modern Greek Prose Writing in Translation
Kapsalis, Dionysis. Seminar on Modern Greek Poetry in Translation: The Poetry of C.P. Cavafy
Kapsalis, Dionysis. The Autobiographical Moment in Modern Greek Literature
Karamanlis, Kostas. Greek Politics
Kitroeff, Alexandros. Middle East History
Kartsonis, A. Ancient Greek Art
Kitromilides, P. Greek Politics
Koliopoulos, J.S. Modern Greek History
Folder 3 Syllabi of the program
The syllabi are arranged by the name of the instructor, alphabetically, L to X
Lehman, C.M Ancient Greek Art History
Laina, Maria. Modern Greek
Loulis, John. Greek Politics
Loulis, John Modern Greek Political History 1922-1974
Mastoraki, Jenny. Modern Greek Poetry
McClellan, Pamela. Ancient Greek Art
Michelis, George. The Economy of Greece: Past Developments and Future Prospects
Pangalos, Theodore. Social and Economic Dynamics of Greek Development
Pieris, Michael. Modern Greek Poetry
Philippides, Dimitri. Space and Society
Petrides, Theodore. Greek Political Folkdances
Petrides. T. Research Methods for Dance and Folk Customs Classes
Petrides, Theodore. Folk Customs Seminar
Politi, J.G. Greek Tragedy
Protopapadakis, Mikis. The Impact of Tradition On Modern Greek Life
Protopapadakis, Mike. Byzantine Thought and Expression
Roukas, Alexis. Seminar of Greek Wind Instruments: their construction and development
Sanders, J.M. Ancient Greek Art History
Savatis, Nikos. Greek Society Through Films and the Media
Solomonidou, Victoria. Modern Greek History
Ston, James. The Voice of Modern Greek Poetry: The Living Context
Tataki, Rouli. Ancient Greek Art History
Trakas, Deanna. Ethnography of Greece
Vallianos, Pericles. The Emergence of Modern Greek Identity
Vassiliou, Vasso and George. Practicum on Subjective Culture
Winter, Nancy. Ancient Greek Art History
Xiroyanni, Mary. Byzantine Civilization
Folder 4
A letter sent to “Study in Greece” Alumni by Katharine Butterworth announcing the suspension of the program dated 25 March 1987
Responses of Alumni of the SIG
Aliber, Michael. January 15, 1988
Basil, Mark. April 29, 1987
Beale, Alexandra. April 7, 1987
Beck, Todd. July 14, 1987
Beckman, Jennife. October 12, 1987
Blasdel, Kerry. May 4, 1987 (attached post card)
Bogosian, Mina. April 8, 1987
Bowen, Christine. May 15, 1987
Brown, Diana. April 26, 1987
Clauss, Vicky. December 2, 1987
Dear, Elizabeth. August 7, 1987
Deats, Randy, April 17, 1987
Downey Berges Kate. June 16, 1987
Farrior, Stefanie. June 10, 1987
Garland, F. May 20, 1987
Gianas, Lisa. [1987]
Gibson, Beth. April 12, 1987
Gratzios, J. April 10, 1987
Hurley, D. May 13, 1987
Jolkovski, Jane. July 1, 1987
Kalb, Laurie. June, 2, 1987
Kalogerakis, George. May 26, 1987
Krentzel, Lisa. May 14, 1987
la Reau, Rick. July 10, 1987
Mak, Tom. April 8, 1987
Mastros, Eleni. May 24, 1987
Mooney, Chris. February 1, 1987
Motyka Sanders, Isabel. September 17, 1987
Osoffsky, S. [1987]
Paul, Sam. June 9, 1987
Popov, Chris. April 3, 1987
Posoff, Mindy. April 25, 1987
Poulos, Alex. April 1987
Rafalko, Nancy. June 26, 1987
Ray, Lillian. June 30, 1987
Schalzo, M. A. April 3, 1987
Scheller, Elizabeth. June 10. 1987
Summer, Amanda. [1987]
Viticos, Althaia. April 5, 1987
White, Sue.May 9, 1987
Wiliamson, Diana. April, 15, 1987
BOX 2
Folder 1
Responses from Universities and Colleges to SIG’s shutting down
Williams College, Department of Classics. September 6, 1985
University of California, Education Abroad Program. April 30, 1987
Rhode Island College, Department of Anthropology and Geography. April 13, 1987
University of California, Education Abroad Program. May 8, 1987
Bowman, John. April 29, 1987
National Association for Foreign Student Affairs. April 6, 1987
University of Colorado, Boulder. April 3, 1987
Barnard College, Office of the Dean of Studies. April 7, 1987
The University of Rochester. April 1, 1987
Witenberg University. April 3, 1987
Connell Lillian and Dick. June 16, 1987
The Colorado College. June 18, 1987
University of Colorado at Boulder. April 7, 1987
National Humanities Center. April 1, 1987
Drumont, S. March 18, 1987
Dorg, Dorothy. [July 1987]
Dobson, Marcia. April 5, 1987
Egle, Jack. April 9, 1987
University of California, Los Angeles (Institute of Archaeology) May 19, 1987
Brandeis University. April 3, 1987
Princeton University (Committee on Hellenic Studies). May 20, 1987
Williams College (Kalr Weston Language Center). April 9, 1987
Smith College (Office of Development). April 20, 1987
Williams College (Department of Classics). April 17, 1987
Carleton College (Office of Off-Campus Studies). August 4, 1987
Gustavus Adolphus College (International Education Department). April 3, 1987
Middlebury College. April 9, 1987
Princeton University (Woodrow Wilson School) PAril 6, 1987
Williams College (Office of the President). April 8, 1987
Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut (Department of Classics). April 17, 1987
Cornell University (Department of Classics) April 3, 1987
Brandeis University (Office of International Programs). April 9, 1987
Smith College (Committee on Study Abroad) April 2, 1987
Amherst College (Department of History). April 3, 1987
National Association for Foreign Student Affairs. April 8, 1987
University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Department of Classics). June 3, 1987
Mount Holyoke College (Study Abroad). June 29, 1987
Hamilton College (Dean of Students). April 27, 1987
Hamilton College (Assistant Dean of Students). June 26, 1987
Sakellariou (Assistant Director Study in Greece). June 21, 1987
Vassar College (Dean of Studies). April 9, 1987
Williams College (Office of the Dean). March 20, 1987
Spier, Paula. April 7, 1987
The College of St. Thomas (International Education) [April 1987]
Von Klemperes. May 24, 1987
Trinity College (Educational Services). April 3, 1987
Saltzman. April 2, 1987
Folder 2
Tsakirides, Evris. Spoken Greek. Audio-visual Course. Study in Greece Publication
List of Modern Greek Language teachers of Study in Greece
Elias Petropoulos. The Graves of Greece. Athens, 1974. Study in Greece
Folder 3
Study in Greece Student Handbook July –December 1983 [Note by KB.: Sample of each semester handbook]
Reports to the Board of Trustees:
Fall 1986
Spring 1985
Spring 1984
Spring 1983
Spring 1982
Spring 1981
Spring 1979
Spring 1976
1975
1972
Alumni Newsletters
1975
1976
1977
1978
1980
1981
1982
1984
1985
1986
1987
BOX 3
[Please note that folders 1-3, which contain correspondence between Elias Petropoulos to Katharine Butterworth, are not available for consultation]
Folder 1
1-50- Letters from Elias Petropoulos to Katharina Butterworth The folder includes the poem by Elias Petropoulos under the title Autoktonia
Folder 2
51 to 60 letters from Elias Petropoulos to Katharina Butterworth and one telegram from Thalia
Folder 3
7 letters from Elias Petropoulos from Paris to Katharina Butterworth and one note
Folder 4
Various articles of Elias Petropoulos sent to Katharine Butterworth
Folder 5
Two copies of REBETIKA
Reviews of REBETIKA [Newspapers Epikaira and Athens Daily Post
Musical scores of Rebetika songs included in the edition of REBETIKA
Folder 6
Two editions of Elias Petropoulos’ book From the Jails. Included a book review by Kimon Friar (The Athenian, November 1976)
Elias Petropoulos. The Graves of Greece. Athens 1974. Study in Greece