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By Jasmine Devonshire on January 30, 2017
This is somewhat of an English student’s heaven, but worth the visit for anyone with an appreciation for literature and history.
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By michelle blackwell on January 24, 2017
Meet Karen, Karol and Kathryn, the student curators behind the Ever Austen exhibition.
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By michelle blackwell on January 9, 2017
Unfortunately, due to weather conditions, the Ever Austen panel event planned for this aft has been postponed. Revised date to come.
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By Jasmine Devonshire on January 6, 2017
Recently, the University of British Columbia (UBC) Library added bookplates from its Rare Books and Special Collections to their ongoing Flickr Commons album. These examples are part of the Thomas Murray Collection. The Canadian book collector Murray’s focus bent towards his home country — its artists and its book owners — and UBC lists, where possible, biographical details of both parties.
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By Clare Yow on December 1, 2016
The Fall 2016 issue of Trek looks at the Library’s purchase of the Kelmscott Chaucer.
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By Jasmine Devonshire on September 27, 2016
The four case exhibition included photographs, letters and memorabilia from Stravinsky’s extraordinary life.
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By Clare Yow on September 20, 2016
The September 18, 2016 episode features a visit to Rare Books and Special Collections to see the extraordinary Kelmscott Chaucer. Segment runs from 32:42-47:20.
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By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
CBC News explores how the Kelmscott Chaucer gives unique insight into both old and new printing technologies.
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By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
CTV’s evening news covered the Library’s purchase of this rare book on August 25, 2016.
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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.
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