January 3, 2022
Collection Spotlight: Gato Negro Ediciones
For more than a half century, the UC San Diego Library has made it a priority to acquire and preserve materials that benefit the UC San Diego community, as well …
Tag Archive: Special Collections
December 6, 2021
From Archive to Page: Rex Pickett Papers
When Rex Pickett talks about UC San Diego, it is clear that the Library holds a special place in his life. From his time as a student to his career …
February 25, 2021
UC San Diego Library’s Special Collections & Archives Acquires its First African Americana Collection
The UC San Diego Library announced today the addition of its first African Americana collection—the Turner Collection—to its Special Collections & Archives (SC&A). Donated by Steve Turner, a UC San …
June 10, 2020
Giving the Gift of Knowledge
“Give and not to count the cost; give and not to ask for any reward” is the motto of dedicated community member and philanthropist, Sally WongAvery. Serving the Chinese community …
June 8, 2020
UC San Diego Library Digitizes Select Materials in its American Institute of Wine and Food Culinary Collection
Cooks, bakers, and culinary historians around the globe now have immediate online access to nearly 100 volumes in the UC San Diego Library’s American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF) Culinary …
June 29, 2018
Dr. Seuss "Boids & Beasties" Exhibition on Display Through September
“Dr. Seuss’s Boids & Beasties” Monday, June 25-Sunday, October 7, 2018 Geisel Library, Main Floor The UC San Diego Library is featuring its summer exhibition of selected original drawings by …
June 12, 2018
Colorful Propaganda Posters Offer a Glimpse into North Korean Life
North Korea, a closed nation that was created during a tumultuous time post World War II and the Korean Civil War of the early 1950s, has been in the news …
May 14, 2018
Digital Collections Website Serves as One-Stop Resource for State’s History & More
Whether you’re a researcher, a teacher or simply a curious citizen, this one-stop digital platform offers unique cultural archival resources to California history lovers. Developed and maintained by UC’s California …
March 2, 2018
Voluminous Art: Treasures from San Diego’s University Libraries
Voluminous Art: Treasures from San Diego’s University Libraries Saturday, March 10 – Monday, September 3, 2018 Mingei International Museum This spring, Mingei International Museum will shine a spotlight on the special …
February 28, 2018
Special Collections & Archives’ Ledger Art Books Serve as Hands-On Learning Tool for Graduate Students
The beauty of Indian Ledger Art isn’t just about depicting Native American history in vibrant colors and powerful compositions, but how it has influenced the next generation of Native American …