Special Collections: News & Events

The Special Collections News Archive contains summaries of press releases about prominent news developments. The heading of each item links to the full text of that story.

Locomotion: Travel and Transportation

Come see the Department of Special Collections' exhibit featuring selections on travel and modes of travel.
Collections, Exhibits, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
December 8, 2011

Recent Acquisitions in Special Collections, 2011

This exhibit includes books and manuscripts acquired by the Department of Special Collections over the past year, including artist's books, photograph collections, silkscreens, and other materials.
Collections, Exhibits, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
October 6, 2011

New Streaming Audio: Victor Project and the National Jukebox

The Encyclopedic Discography of Victor Recordings (EDVR) now contains more than 10,000 streaming audio recordings digitized from the collections of the Library of Congress and UCSB for LC's National Jukebox.
Collections, Grants, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements, Technology
October 6, 2011

Framing the Word: The Making of the Modern Bible, c. 1250-1611

Twenty-seven rare books and manuscripts from the 13th through 17th centuries trace the history of the modern Bible, from its beginnings as a series of partial manuscripts to the single volume format that exists today.
Exhibits, Humanities, Lectures & Talks, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
May 16, 2011

New on OAC and Calisphere: Kearny Street Workshop posters from UCSB

Students and researchers now have free access to 170 images of posters, artwork, and photographs documenting the work of the Kearny Street Workshop and the Asian/Pacific American community in 1970s and 1980s San Francisco.
Collections, Humanities, Social Sciences, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements, Technology
February 14, 2011

Come Together: Interethnic Collaborations for Equity and Social Change in the 1970s

This exhibition features selected 1970s vintage posters by San Francisco Bay Area activist artists who represent a spirit of cultural diversity, social equity/social change, and international human rights from various perspectives.
Events, Exhibits, Humanities, Lectures & Talks, Social Sciences, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
February 8, 2011

The American Presidency

This exhibit features materials from Special Collections on sixteen of the United States presidents, including Lincoln, Wilson, JFK, Nixon, and Reagan.
Exhibits, Humanities, Social Sciences, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
February 4, 2011

Roots of Community: African American Activism in Santa Barbara

Recognizing Black History Month, February 2011, this exhibit focuses on the African American leaders of Santa Barbara and their legacy of activism for civic improvement, equity, and social justice.
Exhibits, Outreach, Social Sciences, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
January 10, 2011

Exploring the Boundaries: The Artist Book

This exhibit in Special Collections displays artist books from Special Collections and the Arts Library as part of the 3 Millionth Volume Celebration.
Events, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
November 8, 2010

Recent Acquisitions in Special Collections: 2010

This exhibit in Special Collections displays highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year.
Collections, Exhibits, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
September 9, 2010