University of British Columbia Archives

WEBSITE UPDATE:
We recently updated the University Archives website and are in the process of migrating content from the previous version. During this transition, some pages or resources may be temporarily unavailable. In the meantime, users can access an archived version of our previous website via the Internet Archives’s Wayback Machine. For assistance locating specific information, please contact us.

NOTICE TO RESEARCHERS:
Starting September 1, 2025, Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) and University Archives (UA) has moved to appointment-based Reading Room Visits. This change allows us to continue to provide library patrons with consistent service during ongoing facilities projects and issues with accessing collection materials from the Library’s automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). If you would like to request RBSC or UA materials to consult in the Reading Room, please schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance during weekend day business hours. We will be unable to accommodate walk-in visits until further notice. In order to allow sufficient time to retrieve these materials, we encourage library patrons to provide as much advanced notice as possible for their requests.

The University of British Columbia Archives serves as the institution’s corporate memory by identifying, preserving, and making available for use the University’s permanently valuable records.

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