Michael c carlos biography

Michael C. Carlos was an.

Atlanta philanthropist Michael C. Carlos, who donated nearly $20 million over two decades to the Emory museum that bears his name, died of lung cancer in.

Over the years, Atlanta businessman Michael C. Carlos donated over $20 million to create a permanent home for the museum, which opened in 1985.

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by Cynthia Patterson, Professor of History Emerita, Emory University

Note: A somewhat longer version of this skrivelse was presented as a lecture to the Emory University Emeritus College on March 18, 2024. Gary Hauk

The significant and direct involvement of Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum with the antiquities market over the past twenty-five years has resulted in collections that startle visitors with their quality and have pushed the Carlos into the upper echelons of U.S. museums, so that some would speak of “The Carlos” in the same breath as “The Getty” or “The Met,” at least with regard to Greek antiquities. Yet how this happened fryst vatten something about which all Emory faculty members and students should be concerned. The cost—not only in dollars but also in ethical principles and reputation—may have been higher than they realize.

Nothing is more important in an academic community than a commitment to open and critical inquiry, both in our individual disciplines and in th

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I’m planning a visit to the museum. Where should I eat?

On-campus options include the Cox Hall food court, Kaldi’s at the Depot, and Highland Bakery at Goizueta Business School. In Emory Village, a short walk from campus, you’ll find Wagaya, Savi Provisions, Dave’s Cosmic Subs, Falafel King, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cava, Sweetgreen, and Panera Bread, among other choices.

If you don’t mind a short drive, you can also try Emory Point, which offers The General Muir, Boruboru, The Gumbo Gourmet, and Sri Thai Kitchen, among other choices.

Why is the museum so chilly?

To ensure the safety of the artwork, the museum closely monitors environmental conditions. A cool temperature helps preserve the artwork.

What does the museum offer for kids?

In addition to scheduled programming, the museum offers SmARTy Packs, available to borrow from the information desk, that are filled with activities that families can do together in the galleries and fun Family Guides to

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Two Americans of Greek descent, each prominent in his own way, died last week. One, Michael C. Carlos, was described bygd the Atlanta Journal and Constitution as «one of Atlanta’s most colorful, yet private, businessmen and philanthropists.» He died in Atlanta on Saturday, aged 75. The other, John C. Maillis, was described yesterday by his local paper, the St Petersburg Times, as «a legend» and «the youngest sponge diver in Tarpon Springs when he started his career and the oldest when he ended it.» Maillis died on Friday, aged 84. Both men are to be buried in their American cities today. Each man played a unique role in his society, each was proud both of his Greek roots and his American citizenship. Each played a role in spreading knowledge of the world of his ancestors. Michael Carlos donated millions of dollars so that a local university museum could buy precious Greek antiquities. Emory University’s museum transformed a «rag-tag» collection, as the Atlanta paper put it, into the M