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Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs

Student curated exhibit, A British Columbia Time Capsule highlights gems from the Langmann Family Collection

Student curated exhibit, A British Columbia Time Capsule highlights gems from the Langmann Family Collection

By michelle blackwell on March 27, 2018

The exhibit, curated by UBC iSchool student Ashlynn Prasad, features historical photographs of B.C. landmarks.

Posted in General | Tagged with archives, exhibitions, IKBLC, Rare Books and Special Collections, SLAIS, student curators, University Archives, Uno Langmann, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs

Exhibition at Presentation House Gallery Showcases Historic Collection of Early BC Photographs for the First Time

Exhibition at Presentation House Gallery Showcases Historic Collection of Early BC Photographs for the First Time

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

University Librarian Ingrid Parent and Dr. Uno Langmann

Uno Langmann receives honorary degree from UBC

By Clare Yow on June 3, 2015

Uno Langmann, renowned art and antiques dealer, receives an honorary doctorate degree from UBC.

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Photo donation offers captivating glimpse into BC history

Photo donation offers captivating glimpse into BC history

By Glenn Drexhage on September 11, 2014

In April, Ingrid Parent, University Librarian hosted a celebration of the Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs, a fascinating photographic history donated by a long-time Vancouver art collector. The collection, valued at $1.2 million and given by Uno and Dianne Langmann and Uno Langmann Limited to UBC Library, features more than 18,000 rare and […]

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An online glimpse into B.C.’s storied past

An online glimpse into B.C.’s storied past

By Glenn Drexhage on August 12, 2014

Celebrate British Columbia with some newly digitized material courtesy of UBC Library.

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Spring update – BCLA Browser

Spring update – BCLA Browser

By Glenn Drexhage on May 2, 2014

UBC Library’s Spring Update in the BCLA Browser features updates on the launch of the much-loved Videomatica film collection; the donation of the exceptional Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs;  the latest winner of the Innovative Dissemination of Research Award; and more. The BCLA Browser is the online, open access publication of the British Columbia Library Association.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, BCHDP, BCLA Browser, cIRcle, David Ng, Innovative Dissemination of Research Award, Media coverage, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs, Videomatica

Learning Centre helps B.C. history go digital

Learning Centre helps B.C. history go digital

By Glenn Drexhage on March 31, 2014

Successful applicants unveiled for the 2014 B.C. History Digitization Program.

Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with BCHDP, IKBLC, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs

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