Collections

The Steiner Library was donated to the AMCA Lab by Albert and Mary Ann Steiner. This donation makes up a majority of our literature collection at the AMCA Lab. These pieces of literature cover a variety of topics such as: history, art history, archaeology, anthropology, philosophy, and linguistics.

The library is also home to our Kimpel and Robbins collections. The Steiner Library is available for any of your research or personal needs. Feel free to contact us regarding our collection, and we’d be happy to assist you.

The Kimpel collection was donated by Terri Kimpel following the passing of her late husband Mark Kimpel, a dear friend to the AMCA lab. The collection is made up of numerous books and other texts on Ancient Greek, the Latin language, theology, and the Middle Ages.

This collection is housed in the Albert and Mary Ann Steiner Library, and much of its contents are available for circulation!

The Vareltzis Collection was donated by Butler alumnus Basil Vareltzis ‘82. This collection is made up of ceramic vessels, coins, and lamps from Jordan that were brought to the United States in 1967. Vareltzis gifted his Jordanian collection to the AMCA Lab in 2023. This generous gift has created many new opportunities to expand our research to ancient cultures in the Middle East.

The Newfields Collection was donated to us by the Newfields Museum in Indianapolis. Making up a majority of our collection in the AMCA Lab, this collection contains hundreds of items ranging from ancient ceramic vessels, daily life items, a bronze statuette of Hercules, an Ancient Egyptian wooden boat model, and much more.

The Newfields Collection has items on display routinely in the labs display case. You are able to come view these items at the AMCA lab! Feel free to contact us if you would like to schedule a visit.