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Vintage Travel Pamphlets from the Chung Collection
Canadian Travel Pamphlets from the Chung Collection: Since the weather in Vancouver has been less than appealing as of late, I decided to peruse the travel pamphlets available through UBC’s Open Collections as a way of experiencing a vicarious vacation. This blog post will highlight some of the travel pamphlets from the Chung collection. These […]
The Trinkets, Kitchenware, and Knickknacks of the Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection.
The Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection in UBC’s Open Collections is home to many different objects from the early and mid-twentieth century. Many of these items are related to the Canadian Pacific Company and are from the steam ships, hotels, trains, and planes that took many passengers all over Canada and beyond. […]
World Tour in the early 1930s: The Empress of Britain World Cruise
Prior to air travel, cruises used to be one of the more popular ways to travel abroad, especially in the 1920s and 1930s. Launched in 1930, the Royal Mail Ship (R.M.S.) Empress of Britain took around-the-world tours to a whole new level. In the 1930s, the most luxurious world tour package allowed passengers to spend […]
Canadian Pacific Railway stations: Part II
This two-part series features some of the earliest Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) stations in Canada. While some stations were demolished, some stations survive. However, they formed an important part of early Canadian railway history. You can view Part 1 here. This week, we continue to explore the Chung collection and introduce CPR stations in the […]
Canadian Pacific Railway stations: Part I
This two-part series features some of the earliest Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) stations in Canada. While some stations were demolished, some stations survive. However, they formed an important part of early Canadian railway history. This week, we are going to explore the Chung collection and dig for hidden gems – CPR stations in British Columbia. […]
Telegraph in the olden days
The Chung Collection is an outstanding collection of archival documents, photographs, books, and artifacts related to three broad themes: British Columbia History, Immigration and Settlement, and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. This collection contains over 10,000 digitized items dating from the 18th century to the 20th century, of which we have discussed the menus and […]
BC Victoria Now and Then
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and one of the oldest cities in Canada. This capital has evolved from a trading and commercial hub in the 19th century to a tourist hotspot and a city of government nowadays. In this post, we are taking the opportunity to compare a few recent photographs in Victoria […]
Ideas for Indoor Games from the Open Collections
Since the pandemic, we have been spending a great deal of time at home. We imagine you have tried a variety of indoor games to bring your family together and nurture your relationships. In case you run out of ideas for indoor games, we have your back! We have searched our collections and found you […]
Royal Visits to UBC
UBC has hosted visits from various members of Royal families over the past century. The most recent royal visit to UBC took place in 2016 when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Okanagan Campus] Apart from the British royals, UBC has also welcomed other royal families to visit the campus. Most members of […]
Historic Hotels around the World
The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to celebrate. If you’re considering a staycation, you should check out our previous blog posts: Hotel Vancouver and the Empress Hotel, two largest surviving Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) hotels with more than 100 years of history in B.C. This post uses images from The Chung […]