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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.
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By Katya Roxas on February 4, 2019
Experience history at the tip of your pencil crayons with our new ‘Mythical Creatures’ themed digital colouring book.
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By Library Communications on January 2, 2019
Take a tour of Rare Books and Special Collections collections every Wednesday at 11 am.
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By michelle blackwell on November 14, 2018
Students, researchers and the wider community can now access original pamphlets from the French Revolution thanks to a partnership between UBC Library and French, Hispanic and Italian Studies.
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By michelle blackwell on September 17, 2018
LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940, Part II is a fully searchable archive that includes periodicals, newsletters, manuscripts, government records, organizational papers, correspondence, posters, and other primary source materials primarily from Canada and the United States.
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By Anna Moorhouse on August 8, 2018
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2017/18) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include growing our collections, improving student spaces, connecting research to the community and engaging with our community partners.
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By michelle blackwell on April 19, 2018
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By Library Communications on March 5, 2018
UBC Library has now completed its Harry Potter collection of original first editions with the recent acquisition of a U.K. first edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
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By michelle blackwell on January 19, 2018
UBC Library’s recent acquisition of The Vancouver Weekly Herald and North Pacific News was featured in Montecristo Magazine.
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By Library Communications on January 7, 2018
UBC Library’s recent acquisition of The Vancouver Weekly Herald and North Pacific News was featured on CBC radio. The interview begins at the 2 hour 50 sec mark.
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