The Wilcox Classical Museum is a university museum in Lawrence, Kansas operated by the University of Kansas' Department of Classics. The collection, originally known simply as the "Classical Museum", was formally established in 1888, making it the oldest museum on KU's campus.[2][3]

The museum was organized by University of Kansas Classics professors D. H. Robinson and Alexander M. Wilcox, both of whom hoped it would be a major boon to the university's Latin and Greek departments.[4] The collection was eventually renamed in 1929 to honor Wilcox, who from 1916 until his death in 1928 had served as the museum's curator.[5][6]

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References

  1. ^ Niccum, Jon (May 8, 2024). "Extensive Project, New Book Reveal Monument to Inflation in Roman Times". Association of American Universities. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via the University of Kansas.
  2. ^ "Kansas State University" (PDF). Kansas City Times. April 9, 1888. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via the Wilcox Classical Museum.
  3. ^ "KU's Oldest Museum Partnering with Architecture & Design's Dirt Works Studio". University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design. September 9, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "A Classical Museum". The Evening Tribune. May 24, 1888. p. 3.
  5. ^ "Classical Museum". The Evening Tribune. June 6, 1888. p. 3.
  6. ^ "Veteran Faculty Member at University is Dead". The Hutchinson News. January 3, 1929. p. 1.
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