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In cIRcle: Slocan History Series

By cIRcle Office on April 7, 2026

Photo courtesy: Beginnings of the Bosun Ranch : reminiscences of Joseph Colebrook Harris The Slocan History Series by Professor Emeritus Cole Harris (1936-2022) in UBC’s Department of Geography, is available in cIRcle. The series documents the social and industrial history of British Columbia’s Slocan Valley, including early settler experiences and resource development. The series was recently […]

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Tracing the Evolution of the Library Through UBC Open Collections

By Jill Henderson on July 31, 2025

As an institution, the library has experienced profound transformations across history. Shifts in technology, education, and social values mean that the library is no longer solely an institution of intellectual discovery, but one of leisure, recreation, and community engagement, too. UBC Open Collections holds many materials which map the history of the library, including catalogues […]

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