The Estate Collection was established in 1987, primarily to preserve, process, and make accessible for research the intellectual legacy of former researchers of the Hungarian National Museum and other Hungarian archaeologists. The collection contains the scholarly and personal papers of numerous renowned archaeologists, including János Érdy, Flóris Rómer, István Dienes, Nándor Fettich, László Vértes, and Amália Mozsolics, all of which are available for research. These personal legacies reflect the diversity of human lives, a richness that is mirrored in the wide variety of documents preserved in the collection. Gaining insight into the personal and professional profiles of scholars and researchers is only possible if the collection is continuously enriched through new bequests. The holdings currently comprise nearly 5,000 items.

Contact Szabolcs Kondorosy, kondorosy.szabolcs@mnm.hu

The Estate Collection is available for research by appointment.

Diploma of appointment of János Érdy

After a manuscript by László Vörös, engraved by Ferencz Karacs: Diploma appointing János Érdy Luczenbacher as a full member of the Hungarian Learned Society, 1832, copper engraving, steel engraving, pen and handwriting. MNMKK MNM Central Archive, Estate Collection 

Diploma of appointment of János Érdy
Unknown photographer: Portrait of Nándor Fettich from his Later Years

MNMKK MNM Central Archive, Estate Collection

Unknown photographer: Portrait of Nándor Fettich from his Later Years
Drawing by Nándor Fettich

Nándor Fettich: Drawing of Csongrád county and Romanesque churches, column capitals, coloured pencil drawing, watercolour. MNMKK MNM Central Archive, Estate Collection 

Drawing by Nándor Fettich