2011
Locomotion: Travel and Transportation
December 2011 - February 2012
The focus of this exhibit was on the travel and transportation components contained in our Lawrence B. Romaine Trade Catalog Collection, but also included selections from our Bernath, Wyles, and California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives (CEMA) collections.
Recent Acquisitions in Special Collections, 2011
August 22 - November 10, 2011
This exhibit displayed books and manuscripts acquired by the Department of Special Collections over the past year, including artist's books, photograph collections, silkscreens, and other materials.
Framing the Word: The Making of the Modern Bible, c. 1250-1611
May 16 - July 15, 2011
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. The exhibit was curated by Sharon Farmer, professor of history at UCSB, and six UCSB undergraduate students.
The American Presidency
February 4 - April 29, 2011
This exhibit featured materials from Special Collections on sixteen of the United States presidents, including items from the Frank K. Kelly Collection, Lou Cannon – Ronald Reagan Papers, Stanley K. Sheinbaum Collection, other Special, Wyles, and Bernath collections.
2010
Exploring the Boundaries: The Artist Book
November 8, 2010 - January 14, 2011
This exhibit in Special Collections displayed artist books from Special Collections and the Arts Library as part of the 3 Millionth Volume Celebration.
Recent Acquisitions in Special Collections: 2010
September 9 - October 31, 2010
This exhibit in Special Collections displayed highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year. Exhibit included books from the Alfred and Carol Schmitz Collection, the Stanley Sheinbaum Collection, mail art from the Judith A. Hoffberg Collection, the Joel Conway / Early California Aviation Photograph Collection, and other highlights from the Oral History, Performing Arts, Special, Wyles and CEMA collections.
Edouard Pecourt Collection: An Exhibit of Early French Cylinder and Disc Recordings
July 1 - August 31, 2010
Edouard Pecourt was a Parisian record dealer and collector who owned La Boîte à Disques in Paris from the early 1950s until he emigrated, along with his collection, to the United States in 1986. Pecourt’s extraordinary collection of over 3,000 cylinders and 18,000 discs was acquired by the UCSB Library in 2010. The library’s collection of cylinder recordings now numbers over 12,000 titles, and outside of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, it contains the largest collection of French cylinders in a public institution. Selections from the collection are on exhibit in the Department of Special Collections.
Maps and Atlases in Special Collections
March 8 - May 28, 2010
This exhibit featured a selection of maps, atlases (and related materials) from Special Collections holdings from across a wide geographic and chronological range showing areas of the ancient, old and new worlds as well as other cartographic/geographic entities. Represented works were from the Wyles, Printers and Bernath Collections with antique maps from the John and Peggy Maximus Collection and other sources featuring the work of noted cartographers such as Mercator, Blaeu, Tirion and Zatta among others.
2009
¡Movimiento! Exhibit on the Chicano Movement
December 7, 2009 - February 20, 2010
This exhibit centered on the movement for social justice and equity that was actually another stage in the continuum of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement that began in the 1940s. The displays were organized thematically and drew from a variety of sources from collections in the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives (CEMA).
Recent Acquisitions: 2009
August 31 - November 21, 2009
This exhibit in Special Collections displayed highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year.
The U.S. and the World after 1945
May 15 - August 15, 2009
The exhibit displayed materials that reflect the political and cultural state of the world after the end of World War II. Topics included the beginning of the Atomic Age, post-war Japan and post-war Germany, the Cold War, popular culture in the Atomic Age, and the post colonial world.
Made in Germany: The Work of Five Book Artists
February 13 - April 10, 2009
Along with the UC Santa Barbara Library, Professor Harry Reese - of the Department of Art and the College of Creative Studies - 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, 3rd floor, Davidson Library in Winter 2009.
2008
Roots of Community: African American Activism in Santa Barbara
December 1, 2008 - February 11, 2009
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. Their many decades of selfless dedication contributed to the betterment of Santa Barbara, lifting the quality of life for many of our citizens.
Recent Acquisitions: 2008
July - October 2008
The exhibit in Special Collections displayed highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year.
Voyage Imaginaire
January 7 to March 28, 2008
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.”
Sounds Latino!
April 15- June 30, 2008
This exhibit recognizes some of the legendary music makers whose collections were established in CEMA. It traces the genesis and evolution of Chicano and Latino music through the past seventy years. The Bolero, the Mambo, the Corrido, Swing, Boogie, Tex/Mex-are all woven into the fabric of the Latino cultural heritage. These include Lalo Guerrero, often called the “Father of Chicano Music,” Don Tosti, known as the “Godfather of Latin Rhythm and Blues,” and Adelina García, fondly remembered as the “Queen of the Mexican Bolero.” The exhibit showed how these artists were masters of cultural innovation as well as musical adaptation.
2007
Documenting The Lands Of The Silk Road
January 12- March 30, 2007
Selections from UCSB’s Department of Special Collections related to the various lands and cultures associated with the Silk Road. This exhibit was being held in conjunction with various campus wide events presented by the Department of Arts & Lectures and other departments relating to the history, culture, arts and music of the Silk Road.
In the Limelight: Diversity on Stage
April 13- June 30, 2007
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.
2005
Ninja Press at Twenty
January 10 - March 26, 2005
An exhibit of artists books and related work by Carolee Campbell, creator of Ninja Press and alumna of UCSB College of Creative Studies.
East Asian Resources in the Department of Special Collections
April 1 - June 30, 2005
This exhibit featured items from various areas in the Department of Special Collections that pertain to East Asia, primarily China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, but including some other locations as well. In addition to some early monographs, mainly of a geographical nature, we exhibited a number of unique photograph albums and collections, historical documents and pamphlets and representative works of various aspects of the region’s history, politics, and culture. Collections featured included Bernath, Wyles, the American Religions Collection, and Printers among others.
Recent Acquistions in Special Collections
July 11 - September 23, 2005
The exhibit in Special Collections displayed highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year.
2004
Recent Additions to Special Collections
April 14 - June 14, 2004
The exhibit in Special Collections displayed highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year.
2003
The Future in the Past: Works of Science Fiction and Fantasy From the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
January 27 - April 18, 2003
Die-Cut Advertising Literature, ca. 1880-1960
April 28 - June 30, 2003
Goldshlak (Leon A.) Gilbert & Sullivan Collection
July 1 - August 15, 2003
Comision Feminil Mexicana Nacional
September 1 - November 17, 2003
2002
58th Annual Western Books Exhibition, Rounce & Coffin Club of Los Angeles
November 18, 2002 - January 15, 2003
Lincoln Lives! An Exhibit of The Wyles Collection
January 7 - March 1, 2002
The Indefatigable Willem Blaeu (1571-1638) Seventeenth Century Mapmaker
March 4 - April 26, 2002
Sound Recordings from the Performing Arts Collections
May 1 - June 28, 2002
The History of Asian America On Stage: Highlights from the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives
July 1 - August 30, 2002
The UCSB Libraries: Celebrating 50 Years of Growth and Service
September 1 - November 15, 2002
Link to Flash presentation.
2001
Illuminated Manuscripts
January 8 - April 15, 2001
Santa Barbara Authors
April 16 - July, 2001
Historical Maps in Special Collections
August 1 - September 30, 2001
Lotte Lehmann: Portraits and Portrayals: Selected Photographs from the Lotte Lehmann Collection
October 8- November 19, 2001
59th Annual Western Books Exhibition, Rounce & Coffin Club of Los Angeles
November 20 - December 31, 2001
2000
Millennial Dreams and Utopian Visions: Literary Representations through the Ages
January - February 2000
Humanistic Psychology: An Introduction
March - April 2000
Vogue Picture Records, 1946-1947
May - June 2000
Back to the 60s and 70s: The Alternative Press Collection
July 3 - August 11, 2000
Western History: The William Wyles Collection
August 21- November 12, 2000
58th Annual Western Books Exhibition, Rounce & Coffin Club of Los Angeles
November 13 - December 31, 2000
1999
Ethnic California: Parallel Histories and Alternative Voices
1999
75 Years at the Lobero Theatre
1999
An exhibit showcasing the 75th anniversary of the opening of the new Lobero Theater in downtown Santa Barbara and the beginning of Fiesta.
Selections from The Isaac Foot Collection
September 1 - November 14, 1999
57th Annual Western Books Exhibition, Rounce & Coffin Club of Los Angeles
November 15 - December 31, 1999
1998
The Legacy of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions
Winter 1998
Selections from the Romaine Trade Catalog Collection
1998
Best Western Books Exhibition, a travelling exhibit by Rounce & Coffin Club, Los Angeles
November 5 - December 4, 1998
1997
Art Through the Mail: The Eternal Network
Winter 1997
Performing Arts Collections
Spring 1997
What’s In the Wyles Collection: Non-Book Materials
Summer 1997
Best Western Books Exhibition, a travelling exhibit by Rounce & Coffin Club, Los Angeles
November 5 - December 4, 1997
1996
African American Materials in Special Collections
Winter 1996
Cultural Aspects of Death
Spring 1996
The UCSB Campus: From Schoolhouse to University
Summer 1996
Dressing the Text: The Fine Press Artists’ Book
Fall 1996
1995
American Women Poets
May - June 1995
The American Civil War - A Personal Account
July - September 1995
Japanese Experience in California
October - December 1995
