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By Jasmine Devonshire on March 15, 2016
A new exhibition of historic photography at Presentation House Gallery explores the dramatic changes taking place in British Columbia from 1860 to the early twentieth century, as the colonial territory on the west coast of North America joined Canada and entered an era of rapid transformation.
Posted in Events, General, Press releases | Tagged with digitization, donors, exhibitions, exhibits, Rare Books and Special Collections, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs
By Jessica Woolman on November 16, 2015
UBC Library is now accepting submissions for the Arkley Croquet Collection Prize.
Posted in General | Tagged with awards, community engagement, croquet, digital collections, donors, Rare Books and Special Collections, research learning and scholarship, support
By Clare Yow on June 3, 2015
Uno Langmann, renowned art and antiques dealer, receives an honorary doctorate degree from UBC.
Posted in Events, General | Tagged with donors, Rare Books and Special Collections, Uno Langmann, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs
By Jessica Woolman on September 11, 2014
When local bookseller Len Roberts contacted UBC Library to donate his collection of items related to renowned illustrator Arthur Hughes, he was shocked to discover the items were worth nearly $80,000. Roberts, with the assistance of Maj. Greville Chester, a descendent of Hughes, had devoted some thirty years to developing the collection of letters. […]
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By Jessica Woolman on September 11, 2014
As a long time UBC Library employee, Suzanne Cates Dodson was keenly aware of the impact that Library staff have on the success of UBC students, researchers and faculty. Indeed, along with the Library’s collections and innovative spaces, staff are a vital resource for all Library users. Suzanne, who passed away in March, left a […]
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By Andrea Coutts on November 1, 2012
The latest updates from UBC Library appear in the BCLA Browser.
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By Jessica Woolman on October 15, 2012
Philanthropist Kay Chapman’s contributions will be remembered for years to come in the Chapman Learning Commons.
By Glenn Drexhage on April 17, 2012
Philanthropist Dr. Irving K. Barber has passed away.
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By Jessica Woolman on April 16, 2012
Dr. Irving K. Barber, the principal donor for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, passed away on April 13, 2012.
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By Jessica Woolman on May 11, 2011
Dr. William C. Gibson, one of the Library’s strongest and mostenduring supporters, passed away last year at the age of 95.