Date
1-14-1978
Length
2 hours 33 minutes
Original Description
This is the third of three lectures given by Professor Sheikholeslami at PSU on January 13-14, 1978. The second lecture, "The Middle Kingdom," was not recorded.
Notes
This recording documents the third of three lectures by Cynthia May Sheikholeslami, an Egyptologist and instructor at the English Language Institute at the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
In these lectures, Sheikholeslami presents an historical view of ancient Egyptian civilization. This presentation includes a discussion of the treasures found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
[Note: The first 26 minutes are heavy with static.]
Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Subjects
Egyptologists, Pyramids, Egypt -- Civilization
Original Format
Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, 4 track, mono
Rights
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11406
Recommended Citation
Sheikholeslami, Cynthia May, ""The New Kingdom: The Wealth of Empire (Egypt of the Pharaohs)"" (1978). Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers. 148.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11406
Included in
Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture Commons, Classical Archaeology and Art History Commons
Description
Transcript added July 2020.
PSU Library Special Collections and University Archives presents these recordings as part of the historical record. They reflect the recollections and opinions of the individual speakers and are not intended to be representative of the views of Portland State University. They may contain language, ideas, or stereotypes that are offensive to others.