How We Digitize – Early BC Historical Documents
We often write about collections that have already been digitized, but today we want to give you a sneak peek of a forthcoming collection that we’re working on right now. The BC Historical Documents are a variety of papers, correspondence and text that have been identified as being representative of the documentary history of early […]
Explore Open Collections: R. Mathison Collection
The R. Mathison Printing Collection offers a fascinating glimpse into business and marketing practices in Vancouver at the close of the 19th century. In 1886, Robert Mathison opened his print shop just after a massive fire had ravaged much of the city and all three of its printers, allowing him to monopolise on business. This […]
Explore Open Collections: UBC Library Framed Works Collection
Did you know that UBC Library’s Archives and Rare Books and Special Collections owns some unique, one-of-a-kind artworks, including prints, photographs and charters? Several of these works form a part of larger collections held by the Archive (also known as fonds), while others document interesting aspects of British Columbia’s artistic history. Below we’ve selected some […]
Explore Open Collections: MacMillan Bloedel Limited Fonds
British Columbia’s history is closely tied to the development of industry and resource extraction in western Canada – from fishing to mining, there is no doubt that natural resources have been a driving force in shaping the province we’ve come to know today. Forestry is perhaps one of the most iconic industries in B.C., and […]