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.

75 Years at the Lobero Theatre

An exhibit showcasing the 75th anniversary of the opening of the new Lobero Theater in downtown Santa Barbara and the beginning of Fiesta.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
January 1, 1999

Selections from the Romaine Trade Catalog Collection

This exhibit featured catalogs, brochures, and other printed materials from the Romaine Trade Catalog Collection.
Collections, Exhibits, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
June 1, 1998

The Legacy of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions

The Department of Special Collections is pleased to announce an exhibition highlighting the history of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
January 1, 1998

Best Western Books Exhibition

This exhibit featured small press books selected by the Rounce and Coffin Club of Los Angeles.
Exhibits, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
November 5, 1997

What’s In the Wyles Collection: Non-Book Materials

On display were a selection of non-book materials covering the Civil War, Westward Expansion, and the Gold Rush in California and Alaska.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
July 1, 1997

Performing Arts Collections

This exhibit featured items from the Performing Arts Collections in the Department of Special Collections.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
April 1, 1997

Art Through the Mail: The Eternal Network

Co-curated by Lyn Korenic, Lydia Emard, and Barbara Millett, this collection of Mail Art was generously donated to the Arts Library by Santa Barbara tattoo artist (and former mail artist) Pat Fish.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Lectures & Talks, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
January 1, 1997

Dressing the Text: The Fine Press Artists’ Book

The Department of Special Collections’ exhibit, Dressing the Text: The Fine Press Artists’ Book, was a traveling exhibit co-sponsored by several arts organizations in Santa Cruz county.
Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
September 1, 1996

The UCSB Campus: From Schoolhouse to University

In the summer of 1996 Special Collections presented the exhibit entitled, “The UCSB Campus: From Schoolhouse to University.” The focus of the display was on the physical development of the Goleta campus, but also included the earlier campuses.
Exhibits, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
July 1, 1996

Cultural Aspects of Death

The Department of Special Collections’ exhibit, “Cultural Aspects of Death,” was held in conjunction with activities sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center and the University Art Museum.
Collections, Exhibits, Humanities, Special Collections, Special Collections Exhibits
April 1, 1996