Below are News items in the category of Humanities

Roots of Community: African American Activism in Santa Barbara

The winter 2009 exhibit focused on the African American leaders of Santa Barbara and their legacy of activism for civic improvement, equity, and social justice.
Exhibits, Humanities, Social Sciences, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits, Special Collections News
December 1, 2008

Darrell Baker and Tina Arth Donation

Collector and author Darrel Baker and his wife Tina Arth gave the library a generous donation to acquire new cylinders for the library's Cylinder Preservation and Digitization Project.
Gifts, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements, Special Collections News
September 1, 2008

Neil O'Brien Papers

This summer, the library was pleased to receive the papers of early 20th century American blackface entertainer Neil O'Brien, leader of "Neil O'Brien's Great American Minstrels."
Collections, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements, Special Collections News
August 1, 2008

Bruce Bastin/Interstate Music Collection

This May, UCSB Library acquired a portion of folklorist Bruce Bastin's record collection, consisting of 10,000 78rpm ethnic and folk recordings from Latin America and Europe.
Collections, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements, Special Collections News
May 1, 2008

Sounds Latino!

This exhibit recognizes some of the legendary music makers whose collections were established in CEMA.
Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits, Special Collections News
April 15, 2008

Voyage Imaginaire: From China to Paris

Artist books published by Gunnar A. Kaldewey were on display in Special Collections, 3rd floor, UCSB’s Davidson Library. The exhibit was titled “Voyage Imaginaire: from China to Paris.”
Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections News
January 7, 2008

In the Limelight: Diversity on Stage

This exhibit featured works from CEMA’s growing performing arts collections. This exhibit included original scripts, photographs, graphic art and collectibles autographed by the likes of Cesar Chavez, Luis Valdez, and Jane Fonda.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits, Special Collections News
April 13, 2007

Documenting The Lands Of The Silk Road

Selections from UCSB’s Department of Special Collections related to the various lands and cultures associated with the Silk Road.
Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits, Special Collections News
January 12, 2007

New Digital Collection with 5,000 Cylinder Recordings Online

A new digital collection featuring the library's cylinder recordings from the mid 1890s to the mid 1920s is now online.
Collections, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements, Special Collections News, Technology
June 1, 2005

Ninja Press at Twenty

An exhibit of artists books and related work by Carolee Campbell, creator of Ninja Press and alumna of UCSB College of Creative Studies.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits, Special Collections News
January 10, 2005