By sromkey on February 13, 2012
If you’re new to Rare Books and Special Collections, you may be surprised to find a spicy introduction through our Love! In the library? exhibition. The exhibition is located in the back of the Chung Collection exhibition room, within Rare Books and Special Collections, until February 19th (last day Feb. 18th). The focus of most of […]
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By sromkey on January 18, 2012
The Chung Collection exhibition room will be closed on Monday January 23. We apologize for the inconvenience. This closure also effects the “75 Years of Controversy: Canada’s Governor General’s Literary Awards” exhibition. Both exhibitions will re-open on Tuesday Jan. 24. Cross-posted with the Chung Collection News blog.
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By sromkey on December 5, 2011
You have just under two weeks left to come to Rare Books and Special Collections for our exhibition Betwixt and Between: the art and influences of Charles Van Sandwyk. We’re happy to share with you some thoughts on creating the exhibition by student curator Heather Gring: “Since the 1980’s, RBSC had been collecting the work […]
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By sromkey on December 5, 2011
You have just under two weeks left to come to Rare Books and Special Collections for our exhibition Betwixt and Between: the art and influences of Charles Van Sandwyck. We’re happy to share with you some thoughts on creating the exhibition by student curator Heather Gring: “Since the 1980’s, RBSC had been collecting the work […]
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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 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 July 28, 2011
In honour of the City of Vancouver’s 125th birthday, an exhibition highlighting the voyages of George Vancouver and the publication of his voyage narrative is on display at Rare Books and Special Collections. Featuring a number of late 18th- and early 19th-century editions of George Vancouver’s A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, […]
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By kalsbeek on December 21, 2010
This week our featured place is Fort Fraser, British Columbia. Today, Fort Fraser, named by the explorer, Simon Fraser in 1806, is a community of about 1000 people that is active in the tourism and forestry industries. Historically, Fort Fraser played an important role in the development of British Columbia for a number of reasons, […]
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By kalsbeek on June 17, 2010
A fascinating exhibition that complements the release of a new book on children’s literature is now on display at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) division. Picturing Canada: Canadian Children’s Illustrated Books and Publishing, highlights Canadian picturebooks from the last 200 years. The exhibition includes rare children’s books as well as popular productions […]
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