'The Destruction of the Library at Alexandria': lecture by Mark Cousins, 7th November, 2008

Extent: 2 digital files (3.81 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'The Destruction of the Library at Alexandria', given by Mark Cousins on the 7th November, 2008. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (2.39 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.42 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 55min 04sec.

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 3rd lecture in the series entitled 'Distructure', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2008-2009. In this lecture, Mark Cousins centres his discourse on the nature of the library of Alexandria, what it represents within the city and other arguments about its destruction. He draws on different statements about its history and collapse, questioning the accepted narrative.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.iso format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Gabriela Jimenez

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 6, Autumn Term, 3rd - 7th November, 2008