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    Exploring University of Alberta History Through Digitized Collections 

    by Guest Author May 22, 2025
    written by Guest Author

    The University of Alberta is over one hundred years old. Have you ever wondered how our campus changed during the world wars? When we welcomed our first international students? What secret histories our departments, buildings, and clubs hold? 

    Luckily, we have an archive to answer all these questions and more. The University Histories Archive collects documents from all walks of campus life, from books written by our first official historian (did you know we had one?) to amateur essays by students reminiscing about their time on campus.

    The archive offers a rich repository of material for prospective research projects related to history, the humanities, and social sciences. The main areas of interest within the archives include the development of departments, space, diversity in student identity, and student-led initiatives. Many topics are available to study as they relate to francophone culture as well, since the archive contains information on Campus Saint-Jean and the recognition of francophone students in Alberta.

    Potential Research Topics

    If your interest hasn’t been piqued yet, or you are unsure of where to start, here’s a list of potential research topics you can explore with this collection:

    • See how institutional policies and students changed along international and national events, both from official academic documents and personal student memoirs.
    • Look at the gendered lines along which certain departments were divided, and do a deep dive into the role of gender in academic structure over time. 
    • Study the concept of place, space, and community by looking at the history of university buildings in terms of both why they were built and how they were built.
    • Take an in-depth look at the role of amateur publications in society by researching the student projects and documentation on student-led initiatives within the archive, particularly as they relate to politics and social justice issues
    • Examine the history of international outreach, international students, and exchange programs as a result of the university’s increasing global presence
    • Analyze the effect of war and economic crises on campus life and student health, and learn about some of the first mental health initiatives on campus

    Connecting Research to Local History and our Campus Community

    No matter what you are interested in, the archive offers materials that can connect your research to local history and our modern campus community. Whether you want to study the voices of students on campus or the history behind your department, this collection offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your institution. These materials can be accessed physically at the University of Alberta Archives or digitally on the library’s Internet Archive collection. Check out this small sampling of titles below! 

    Written by Michaela Morrow, Student Digitization Assistant


    This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative Commons licence.

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  • Aviary:  Héberger, préserver et promouvoir vos balados

    by Guest Author April 28, 2025
    by Guest Author April 28, 2025

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta héberge et préserve en ce moment dix balados(ou podcasts) réalisés par des étudiants, des membres du personnel, des enseignants et des anciens étudiants sur notre plateforme de conservation numérique audiovisuelle Aviary. Quelques exemples sont, Happiness Reflected : Creative Expressions, SSH : the Podcast, Better Than the Cure, Accessing Home, et Ski Like a Girl, ainsi que plusieurs séries à venir au cours de l’année. Aviary nous…

  • Aviary: Hosting, Preserving, and Promoting Your Podcasts

    by Guest Author April 28, 2025
    by Guest Author April 28, 2025

    The University of Alberta Library currently hosts and preserves 10 podcasts by students, staff, faculty, and alumni on our audiovisual digital curation platform Aviary. Some examples include series like Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions, SSH: the Podcast, Better Than the Cure, Accessing Home, and Ski Like a Girl as well as several upcoming series set to be released later this year. We are able to not only archive audiovisual content with Aviary, but…

  • Days of Action – International Day of Happiness

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 13, 2025
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 13, 2025

    The Library invited Heather Ritz, Community Social Worker with Wellness Supports (uab.ca/wellness) to share her reflections about the International Day of Happiness at the University of Alberta.  March 20 is International Day of Happiness, and given the time of year, you may be wondering why on earth we would celebrate happiness as end-of-term pressures are mounting. Is happiness even possible? Is talking about happiness at this time of year merely a platitude? …

  • Edmonton Queer History Collection

    by Guest Author March 10, 2025
    by Guest Author March 10, 2025

    The University of Alberta Library continues to add to our openly accessible digital collections. We are excited to share the latest additions to the Edmonton Queer History Collection. This collection includes 2SLGBTQ+ community magazines, newsletters, and items of historical significance and is made possible through our ongoing partnership with the Edmonton Queer History Project and MacEwan University Archives.  New Additions  This new batch includes significant materials that highlight the rich and diverse…

  • Hidden Gems: Stream with Alexander Street

    by Eva Romanick January 22, 2025
    by Eva Romanick January 22, 2025

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Whether for class or for a bit of break, check out a selection of our most popular streaming services. Alexander Street  publishes many video-only databases that are listed here separately, but this link brings all of those collections together on a single platform.  Click on ‘Collections’ to see a complete…

  • Services de diffusion vidéo en continu – Kanopy

    by Eva Romanick January 7, 2025
    by Eva Romanick January 7, 2025

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta est abonnée à de nombreuses bases de données qui sont essentielles pour certaines disciplines, et qui méritent également une plus grande attention. Que ce soit pour les cours ou pour un moment de relaxation, consultez une sélection de nos services de diffusion vidéo en continue les plus populaires. Kanopy est une vaste collection de films provenant du monde entier, y compris des documentaires, des films éducatifs…

  • Hidden Gems: Stream with Kanopy

    by Eva Romanick January 7, 2025
    by Eva Romanick January 7, 2025

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Whether for class or for a bit of break, check out a selection of our most popular streaming services. Kanopy is a large collection of films from sources worldwide including documentaries, training films and theatrical releases. This streaming database offers professors, researchers and students access to a large variety of…

  • Services de diffusion vidéo en continu : ONF Éducation

    by Eva Romanick December 10, 2024
    by Eva Romanick December 10, 2024

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta est abonnée à de nombreuses bases de données qui sont essentielles pour certaines disciplines, et qui méritent également une plus grande attention. Que ce soit pour les cours ou pour prendre une petite pause, consultez cette sélection de nos services de diffusion vidéo en continu les plus populaires. ONF Éducation est le service de diffusion vidéo en continu de l’Office national du film du Canada. Il…

  • Hidden Gems: Stream with NFB Education

    by Eva Romanick December 10, 2024
    by Eva Romanick December 10, 2024

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Whether for class or for a bit of break, check out a selection of our most popular streaming services. NFB Education  is the National Film Board of Canada’s streaming video service. It includes all the videos available to the general public at NFB.ca as well as additional films, resources, and…

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