Speaker
Katrina Dean
(Cambridge University Library)
Description
Personal archives traditionally feature manuscripts, which have been (or are in the process of being) replaced by computer generated media. The Stephen Hawking Archive exemplifies this shift to post-script, or at least to new scripts. This paper reflects on my experience of accessioning the Stephen Hawking Archive, interacting with multiple stakeholders who attributed significance to the archive. I started with the question: what constitutes a personal archive? I consider questions of authorship, networks, and mediation. I consider what is included in the Stephen Hawking Archive, and what is not yet included.
Author
Katrina Dean
(Cambridge University Library)
