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UBC Library users now able to access archive offering an expansive and detailed look at LGBT2SQIA history

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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UBC Library 2017/18 Senate Report

UBC Library 2017/18 Senate Report

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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Protected: UBC Library acquires rare letters written by young Japanese Canadians during World War II

By michelle blackwell on April 19, 2018

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

Posted in Press releases | Tagged with acquisitions, collections, Japanese Canadian history, Joan Gillis Fonds, press release, Rare Books and Special Collections

UBC Library’s rare and special Harry Potter collection of original first editions is now complete

UBC Library’s rare and special Harry Potter collection of original first editions is now complete

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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Vancouver’s First Newspaper

Vancouver’s First Newspaper

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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UBC Library featured on North by Northwest with Sheryl McKay

UBC Library featured on North by Northwest with Sheryl McKay

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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Acquisitions: University of British Columbia (UBC) Library Acquires the First Item Ever Printed in Vancouver

Acquisitions: University of British Columbia (UBC) Library Acquires the First Item Ever Printed in Vancouver

By Library Communications on January 6, 2018

UBC Library’s recent acquisition of The Vancouver Weekly Herald and North Pacific News was featured in the Library Journal’s InfoDocket.

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This is the first thing that was ever printed in Vancouver

This is the first thing that was ever printed in Vancouver

By Library Communications on January 5, 2018

UBC Library’s recent acquisition of The Vancouver Weekly Herald and North Pacific News was featured in the Daily Hive.

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You can now see the oldest item ever printed in Vancouver

You can now see the oldest item ever printed in Vancouver

By Jessica Woolman on January 5, 2018

UBC Library’s recent acquisition of The Vancouver Weekly Herald and North Pacific News was featured in Vancouver is Awesome.

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UBC Library acquires the first item ever printed in Vancouver.

UBC Library acquires the first item ever printed in Vancouver.

By michelle blackwell on January 4, 2018

The first edition of the Vancouver Weekly Herald and North Pacific News was printed January 15, 1886.

Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with acquisitions, BC Historical Newspapers Program, Chung Collection, collections, Heritage Vancouver, Rare Books and Special Collections, Vancouver history

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