Country of Words: A Transnational Atlas for Palestinian Literature
Country of Words: A Transnational Atlas for Palestinian Literature is a portal documenting and mapping the history of Palestinian literature around the World in the 20th century. The project was launched and is managed by Dr. Refqa Abu-Remaileh, Professor of Modern … Continue reading →
A Journey Through Time With “Caption This”
In the beginning of 2022, ROAAr’s newsletter inaugurated an engaging series: “Caption This” through which we put intriguing images from our archives to good use by inviting users to caption them. After a two-year successful run, the series concluded in …
Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies Archives (KCLDS)
The KCLDS Archive serves as the repository for the Khayrallah Center, established in 2010 by Dr. Moise A. Khayrallah. Initially established to research and conserve history of Lebanese in U.S, the center evolved into a larger project and extended beyond … Continue reading →
Library Vocab 101: What is a Catalogue Record?
When using the McGill Libraries, it can be useful to know what the various terms on the website mean in order to become more efficient in your work. However, terms such as “Catalogue” and “Catalogue Record” may come up – … Continue reading →
Acting, Writing, and Teaching the Bard: Jessica B. Hill in Conversation
On January 25, 2024, actor, playwright, teacher, and McGill graduate, Jessica B. Hill was in conversation with Professor Paul Yachnin, Tomlinson Professor of Shakespeare Studies for the 2024 annual Shakespeare Lecture. Their discussion addressed her preparations to play Viola in Stratford’s 2024 production …
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Acting, Writing, and Teaching the Bard: Jessica B. Hill in Conversation
On January 25, 2024, actor, playwright, teacher, and McGill graduate, Jessica B. Hill was in conversation with Professor Paul Yachnin, Tomlinson Professor of Shakespeare Studies for the 2024 annual Shakespeare Lecture. Their discussion addressed her preparations to play Viola in Stratford’s 2024 production …
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Winter Carnival Fun Through the Years!
While icy cold days can be precarious, they also bring to mind the fun of McGill Winter Carnivals of yore! McGill University Archives houses a wide array of Carnival nostalgia, which is brought together here for your cozy enjoyment. Relive …
Winter Carnival Fun Through the Years!
While icy cold days can be precarious, they also bring to mind the fun of McGill Winter Carnivals of yore! McGill University Archives houses a wide array of Carnival nostalgia, which is brought together here for your cozy enjoyment. Relive …
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Black History Month at McGill Libraries
Black History Month (BHM) at McGill “aims to celebrate and centre Blackness throughout the history, the present, and the future of McGill and beyond.” The 2024 installment is coordinated by the Equity Team within the Office of the Provost and …
Add Colour to Your Collection With This Book Display!
Though we are often told not to judge a book by its cover, we may have to make an exception for January’s Redpath Book Display. This month, the main floor of Redpath received a colourful twist with our “Somewhere Over … Continue reading →
Owls Invite Us to Gather Together in Old Chancellor Day Hall
By Miriam Xia, McGill Visual Arts Collection, Museum Database Assistant (2023-) Ookpiks, ᐅᒃᐱᒃ, owls are symbols of wisdom, friendship, and guidance. In a communal space where people in the pursuit of knowledge exchange ideas with peers, the stylized print finds …
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