Way, Albert, 1805-1874

British antiquary.

From the description of Miscellaneous papers, ca. 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83030627

Epithet: Director, Society of Antiquaries

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000979.0x000293

English archaeologist.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (3) : Wonham Manor, Reigate, to "Dear Sir", 1860 Aug. 6 and 10 and Oct. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661300

Two letter discussing antiquarian matters; the first letter requested verification of a pair of Egyptian earrings. Collection also includes clipping of Way's obituary from The Athenaeum.

Albert Way, correspondent and antiquary, was born at Bath. He was privately educated and after earning his degree at Trinity College Cambridge, he joined the Society of Antiquaries. Way devoted his energies fully to the work of the Society and in 1843, he became its director. He executed many projects including the making of a catalogue of the museum of the Society. His efforts to make the Society more scientific met with disagreement which resulted in his forming the Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland in 1845. Way wrote numerous articles for The.

Journal of the Institute. He was an excellent correspondent and is most known for his letters from inquiries all over Europe.

From the description of Letters, [between 1844 and 1860]. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122594032