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Back to school in Vancouver: the University of British Columbia’s best attractions

By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016

UBC Library’s Chung Collection is cited by Lonely Planet as one of the top attractions to visit in Vancouver.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with art, Chung Collection, collections, donation, donors, exhibitions, exhibits, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

By Clare Yow on May 4, 2016

Attend an exhibition or explore our collections to commemorate this annual event.

Posted in Events | Tagged with art, Asian Library, Chung Collection, digital collections, digitization, exhibitions, exhibits, Rare Books and Special Collections

Get to Know Rare Books and Special Collections Tours

Get to Know Rare Books and Special Collections Tours

By Jasmine Devonshire on February 3, 2016

See select collections up close and personal, learn about the RBSC services and tour the extensive Chung Collection.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with art, Chung Collection, collections, Rare Books and Special Collections, tours

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The elegance of dining on display

By Jessica Woolman on May 5, 2014

A new exhibition features Canadian Pacific menus from planes, ships, trains and hotels.

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, digital collections, exhibitions, Rare Books and Special Collections

Rare photo from Library collection leads to personal journey

Rare photo from Library collection leads to personal journey

By Linda Ong on January 10, 2014

  A 1926 photograph from the Library’s Chung Collection triggered a personal journey for Bryan Chong and his family. Unbeknownst to Chong, his uncle—Wong Siu Boon—was a goalie for a soccer team that went on to defeat the UBC varsity team in 1933. It struck Chong that he knew very little about his uncle and […]

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, digitization, support

Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

By Glenn Drexhage on November 6, 2013

Attend UBC’s Remembrance Day ceremony, and explore a wide range of Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library.

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, cIRcle, Digital Initiatives, Education Library, Japanese Canadian history, Rare Books and Special Collections, Xwi7xwa Library

Visit UBC Library’s standout spots

Visit UBC Library’s standout spots

By Jessica Woolman on September 18, 2013

Whether you are on campus for a day or an hour, the Library has much for you to discover.

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, Douglas Coupland, Great Reads, IKBLC, Law Library, Rare Books and Special Collections

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Bringing the past to life: the Chung Collection

By Library Communications on May 27, 2013

UBC Library is highlighting the exceptional Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection using traditional and new media

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, community engagement, Community Report, digital collections, digitization

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Alumni Weekend at UBC Library

By Jessica Woolman on May 22, 2013

Celebrate Alumni Weekend with a Chinese Canadian Stories lecture or a tour of the Chung Collection, at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Posted in General | Tagged with alumni, Chung Collection, IKBLC

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Chung Collection documentary nominated for award

By Andrea Coutts on April 9, 2013

Passage of Dreams: The Chung Collection has been nominated for a Golden Sheaf Award, part of the Yorkton Film Festival in Saskatchewan.

Posted in General | Tagged with awards, Chung Collection

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