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.

Department of Special Collections Acquires Lou Cannon Papers

UCSB Library’s Department of Special Collections has recently acquired the papers of author Lou Cannon, former White House correspondent and noted biographer of Ronald Reagan.
Collections, Gifts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements
April 7, 2009

Made in Germany: The Work of Five Book Artists

The UC Santa Barbara Library, Professor Harry Reese, and book artist Gunnar Kaldewey presented “Made in Germany,” recent artist books from five contemporary fine arts presses from Germany for an exhibit in Special Collections.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Lectures & Talks, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
February 13, 2009

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
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
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
August 1, 2008

Recent Acquisitions: 2008

The exhibit in Special Collections displayed highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year.
Collections, Exhibits, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
July 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
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
April 15, 2008

Kenneth Karmiole Endowment

Kenneth Karmiole, Class of ’68, is creating an endowed fund to benefit Special Collections in the UC Santa Barbara Library with a pledge of $100,000.
Gifts, Special Collections, Special Collections Announcements
June 1, 2007

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
April 13, 2007