1948

21 June 1948Dear Fro, I'm enclosing a letter to John Young from the Viking Fund which explains itself. Soon after it arrived Young accepted an assistant professorship at his own University of Johns Hopkins. It was one of two offers which have come in recently and he is naturally, much pleased, although somewhat disconcerted as to how his work on the figurines can be brought to completion. Mr. Hill didn't think, under the circumstances, that it would be right to persuade him to stay on the expedition in many ways, particularly so when so great a number of figurines are turning up from day to day in the current excavations. Vue Young, however, who, as far as I know, is not planning to accept a any position which may be forth coming, should have some time to continue their work toward publication during the coming year, they will both do what is physically possible, but there is still a great deal to be done. Vue has a family to take care of, and John will have new responsibilities which will largely occupy his own time. As far as the work here is concerned they will have no time for the photography which is, of course, a vital link in their program. this means we'll have to hire a professional to do the job under their direction while they are still here and this will cost the expedition not less than $400.00. Mr. Hill left for Athens about two weeks ago. He was in great form while here and was often out on the site working from seven-thirty in the morning until seven in the evening with time out only for lunch and a brief siesta in the middle of the day. I've lost ten pounds trying to keep up with him. Pete - I am now winding up the correspondence after a good and rewarding season. For lack of funds, however, it had to be short and on a reduced scale, so, although we are much pleased with results, we are behind schedule. You will have my report to Pete on the year's work when I come home. for your information I made the following contributions … continues