Melbourne City of Literature
Theft from collecting institutions: An Australian history
Melbourne Rare Book Week
Event Date:
9 July 2019
Author / Presenters:
Maryanne McCubbin, Museums Victoria
Tue 9 July10:30am -11:30am
Seminar Room
Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street Carlton
Thefts from cultural institutions can be the focus of intense scrutiny and sensational reporting, but can then also be quickly forgotten. Join one of our experts to hear astonishing stories of thefts from major Australian cultural institutions, including thefts of valuable rare books. The talk will also identify patterns and trends in Australian cases.
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