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The Negatives 5396 Larch Photo Album: Family Life in Early 20th-Century Vancouver

By Tianyi Fei on November 25, 2024

The Negatives 5396 Larch Photo Album offers a warm and intimate look into family life in the early 20th century, capturing moments from a family residing at 5396 Larch St., Vancouver, B.C. At this time, the city’s communities were evolving amid social and economic changes, marking an era of growth and adaptation.  As part of […]

Posted in Carousel, Cats, children, Digitizers' Blog, Dogs, family, Uno Langmann Family Collection | Read More | No Comments

New Arbitration/Trade Resources

By elimwong on November 21, 2024

Investment Arbitration Reporter

Investor State Law Guide

Trade Law Guide

World Trade Law

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Remembrance Display: Serving Bar & Country

By elimwong on November 6, 2024

Canadian Legal Professions and their Long History of Military Service now on display in the Law Library

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Reeling in the Past: Game Fishing in Canada

By Tianyi Fei on October 25, 2024

One of the most charming aspects of game fishing is the thrill of the unknown—what lies beneath the surface, whether the day’s efforts will yield a prize catch, or if luck will be on the angler’s side. This unpredictability adds to the excitement for all anglers, from seasoned fishing enthusiasts to weekend hobbyists. But as […]

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New Books at the Asian Library (September 2024)

By phchow on October 2, 2024

South Asian
Japanese
Korean
Chinese

BF637 C5 G55 2024
ਰੂਹ ਦਾ ਸਾਲ਼ਣ : ਵਾਰਤਕ / ਮੋਹਨ ਗਿੱਲ / ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ : ਚੇਤਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਨ ; Surrey B.C.: Gulati Publishers Ltd, 2024
LC32 G38 2023
ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੇ ਬਾਕਮਾਲ ਰਹੱਸ : ਕਿਵੇਂ ਲੱਭੀਏ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦਾ ਸੰਤੁਲਨ ਅਤੇ ਮਕਸਦ / ਗੌਰ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਦਾ…

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Stanley Park: A Journey Through History and Today

By Tianyi Fei on September 25, 2024

Land Acknowledgement: We gratefully acknowledge that Stanley Park is on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As Vancouver’s first and largest urban park, Stanley Park stands as a cherished green oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Originally a site of deep cultural significance for Indigenous peoples, Stanley Park […]

Posted in Carousel, chung collection, Digitizers' Blog, First Nations Totem Poles, Hollow Tree, Indigenous cultures, open collections, Stanley Park, Uno Langmann Family Collection, wildlife | Read More | No Comments

New Books at the Asian Library (August 2024)

By phchow on September 4, 2024

Chinese
Korean
South Asian
Japanese

AZ791 W46 2023
知识分类与中国近代学术系统的重建 / 文韬 著 / 北京 : 北京大學出版社, 2023
BL1900 L36 P36 2023
翻译中的文化与文化中的翻译 : “道德经”英译个案研究 / 潘帅英著 / 天津市 : 南开大学出版社, 2023
DS774.5 Z44644 2024
解密 : 民國權貴的私密檔案 / 鄭會欣著 / 台北市 : 大旗出版社, 2024
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New Books at the Asian Library (July 2024)

By phchow on August 2, 2024

Japanese
South Asian
Chinese
Korean

BL2225 A1 S544 2023
最強神社と太古の神々 / 島田裕巳 / 東京 : 祥伝社, 2023
DS856.3 S55 2023
平安時代の日本外交と東アジア / 篠崎敦史著 / 東京 : 吉川弘文館, 2023
DS889 S25 2023
戦後日本政治史 : 占領期から「ネオ 55年体制」まで / 境家史郎著 / 東京 : 中央公論新社, 2023
GR74 K83 2023
なぜ炭治郎は鬼の死を悼むの…

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Book Display: Incense in Traditional Asia

By phchow on July 31, 2024

UBC Asian Library is pleased to announce our latest exhibit: a compact yet captivating book display centered on the traditions of incense and incense ceremonies in Japan and its neighbouring countries. This exhibit invites you to explore the cultural significance and historical evolution of incense and its use in these regions. The diverse array of […]

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UBC Asian Library renovations create dynamic spaces for collaboration

By phchow on July 8, 2024

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