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Photos of Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Tara Cullis

UBC Library receives the David Suzuki fonds

By Anna Moorhouse on June 9, 2025

UBC Archives has received the David Suzuki fonds, an archival collection that chronicles the professional work of internationally recognized scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki.

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Photo of Sarah Barclay, Senior Director of Development & Alumni Engagement for Athletics and Recreation and award recipient John Moran, Digital Archivist at UBC Archives

John Moran recognized with Honourary Blocker Award by UBC Athletics and Recreation

By Library Communications on April 4, 2025

The Honourary Blocker Award was given in recognition of UBC Archives’ exceptional commitment to the archives and history of our varsity sport programs.

Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with archives, archivists, awards, UBC Athletics, University Archives

University Library receives Norman Epstein archives

University Library receives Norman Epstein archives

By Anna Moorhouse on November 18, 2024

UBC Archives has received the Norman Epstein fonds, an archival collection that captures the life and career of Dr. Norman Epstein (1923-2023), a pioneering figure in chemical and biological engineering and political activist.

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Collage of old photographs showing British Columbia history

Photo exhibit from the Langmann Family Collection provides a snapshot of B.C. history

By admin on October 10, 2023

Select photographs from the Uno Langmann Family Collection are on display across six UBC Library branches.

Posted in General | Tagged with archives, exhibitions, Rare Books and Special Collections, Uno Langmann, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs

University Archives receives Peter Oberlander archives

University Archives receives Peter Oberlander archives

By Anna Moorhouse on July 26, 2023

UBC Archives has received the collected archives of Heinz Peter Oberlander (1922-2008), prominent architect and Canada’s first professor of urban and regional planning.

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University Archives receives Volkoff Family archives

University Archives receives Volkoff Family archives

By Anna Moorhouse on January 9, 2023

UBC Archives has received the collected archives of prominent theoretical physicist Dr. George Volkoff and microbiology researcher Olga Volkoff.

Posted in General | Tagged with acquisitions, archives, collections

A blue overlaid photo of the Chapman Learning commons with a simple illustration of a clock. Overlaid text reads: Library Service Update

Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives closure to extend into early 2023

By Library Communications on October 18, 2022

Connect for more information on supports available for remote research and instructional support requests during this time.

Posted in General | Tagged with archives, IKBLC, RBSC

Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives to close from August 1 – November 30, 2022

Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives to close from August 1 – November 30, 2022

By Library Communications on June 20, 2022

Connect for more information on supports available for remote research and instructional support requests during this time.

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Photo of Hanne Wassermann Walker taken by Trude Fleischmann

UBC Library acquires the personal archive of Hanne Wassermann Walker

By michelle blackwell on March 8, 2019

A significant figure of pre-WWII Viennese cultural and social life, Wassermann Walker’s remarkable story has been relatively unknown until now.

Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with acquisitions, archives, collections, Rare Books and Special Collections, support

Student curated exhibit, A British Columbia Time Capsule highlights gems from the Langmann Family Collection

Student curated exhibit, A British Columbia Time Capsule highlights gems from the Langmann Family Collection

By michelle blackwell on March 27, 2018

The exhibit, curated by UBC iSchool student Ashlynn Prasad, features historical photographs of B.C. landmarks.

Posted in General | Tagged with archives, exhibitions, IKBLC, Rare Books and Special Collections, SLAIS, student curators, University Archives, Uno Langmann, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs

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