By sromkey on November 3, 2011
The Chung Collection exhibition room will be closed to the public on Monday Nov. 7. Our apologies for this inconvenience. Please note that this closure also effects the Rare Books and Special Collections Charles Van Sandwyck exhibition. Cross posted with the Chung Collection news blog.
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By sromkey on October 18, 2011
There is still room to register for the Rare Books and Special Collections workshop for graduate students on archival research skills on Friday Oct. 21 at noon-2 pm. Designed for beginners, this workshop will cover the basics of archival research and organization, and finish with some hands-on examples from the collections at UBC Library. This […]
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By sromkey on October 7, 2011
A reminder that all UBC Libraries, including Rare Books and Special Collections, University Archives and the Chung Collection will be closed for Thanksgiving Monday (Oct.10). The image below is the cover of a “Thanksgiving address” given by Robert Thomson in 1879 in Drummondville, ON. You may notice that in the late 19th century, Canadian Thanksgiving […]
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By sromkey on October 5, 2011
Rare Books and Special Collections is hosting a workshop for graduate students on archival research skills on Friday Oct. 21 at noon-2 pm. Designed for beginners, this workshop will cover the basics of archival research and organization, and finish with some hands-on examples from the collections at UBC Library. This workshop will be held in […]
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By sromkey on October 3, 2011
The Chung Collection exhibition room will be closed on Tuesday Oct. 4 for repairs. Please note that this closure also affects the King James Bible exhibition. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please check back for updates. Cross-posted with the Chung Collection News blog.
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By sromkey on August 12, 2011
(Cross posted with Chung Collection News): The Chung Collection Exhibition will be closed to the public on August 22, 26 and 29. We apologize for the inconvenience. The good news is that the closure is for the completion of a special project- stay tuned in the coming months!
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By sromkey on June 30, 2011
Or Dominion Day, as it was formerly known. In this photograph from RBSC’s BC Historical Photograph Collection, “Miss Canada” contestants are being driven through North Vancouver, on July 1 1918. A reminder that all UBC Library branches (including RBSC, University Archives and the Chung Collection) are closed for Canada Day on July 1st. For information […]
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By sromkey on April 21, 2011
A reminder that Rare Books and Special Collections, University Archives and the Chung Collection will be closed for the Easter long weekend (Friday April 22 through Monday April 25 inclusive). Also a reminder that last Saturday was our final open Saturday for the 2010-2011 academic year- our summer hours are in effect after the long […]
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By sromkey on July 27, 2010
Due to a special event, Rare Books and Special Collections will be closed to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2010. We thank-you for your understanding and regret any inconvenience this closure may cause. If you have any questions, please contact us by email spcoll@interchange.ubc.ca or by phone at […]
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