Biografie in divenire. Una ricerca negli archivi universitari sulle assistenti dell’ex Istituto di Geografia

Abstract

This article is part of the process of patrimonialisation of the cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, of the former Institute of Geography of the Sapienza University. The process of patrimonialisation and therefore of heritage valorisation is at the basis of the O.R.I. project (Observe, Represent, Imagine: mapping of geo cartographic heritage for the knowledge’s organisation) which, among other objectives, includes the rediscovery and reconstruction of the biographies of the assistants who worked at the former Institute of Geography, which are largely unknown. The research was carried out on the basis of the archival and bibliographical sources kept at Sapienza University, in particular the Historical Archive, thus contributing to enhancing documentary heritage. Furthermore, the focus on female figures linked to the history of the former Institute of Geography is proposed in critical terms with respect to the official narrative by integrating the gender perspective. Indeed, the intention of the contribution is to contribute to the line of study that sees the combination of the historical and gender perspectives.